Bamburgh The King of Castles
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Spanning nine acres of land on its rocky plateau high above the Northumberland coastline, Bamburgh is the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Northumbria.
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Discover 1600 Years of Breathtaking History
EXPLORE fourteen public areas and learn more about the castle and its inhabitants from over 3,000 items, including arms, armour, glass, china, furniture and artwork. DISCOVER the legacy of the Armstrong empire in the Armstrong & Aviation Artefacts Museum. A fascinating collection from two world wars showing some of the achievements of this brilliant inventor and industrialist. EXPERIENCE the sights, stories and atmosphere of over 1600 years of breathtaking history. This huge whinstone crop forced upwards by volcanic activity has witnessed a succession of crowns. From wooden pallisades to the present stone built fortress, the castle has kept watch over the coastline 150 feet below for many centuries. These formidable stone walls have witnessed dark tales of rebellion, bloody battles, spellbinding legends, millionaire benefactors and ghosts who love this building so much they will never leave.
43-410 Bamburgh occupied as Romans advance into Scotland.
600s The Beast of Bamburgh, a tiny solid gold plaque, signifies the castle’s status as home of the kings of Northumbria.
610-700 Bamburgh, the royal city, is chronicled as “The very foundation stone of England.”
993 The Vikings strike and ransack Bamburgh, seizing booty and burning buildings. The castle falls into disrepair.
1066 Ruling Anglo Saxons are ousted by Normans who use the castle as a base during forays into Scotland.
1131 Bamburgh becomes great again as the castle is rebuilt and fortified against attack as the Crown’s strategic English outpost.
Weddings The Castle is an idyllic setting for the most important day of your life.
EVENTS We host many events throughout the year - see our website for a full programme.
Cafeteria Serving freshly prepared hot and cold meals using local produce.
Gift Shop Locally made arts and crafts and a wide selection of souvenirs.
1464 As the War of The Roses rages, Henry VI of Lancaster resides at Bamburgh.
1610 The castle is handed over by James I to Claudius Forster, in recognition of service,
ADMISSION
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Adult: £10.50 Senior: £10.00 (65 and over) Child: £5.00 (5 to 16), under 5 Free Family Ticket: £25.00 (2 adults and up to 3 dependants under 18)
OPENING TIMES
7 Feb–1 Nov 2015: 10am–5pm, Museum, Grounds & Cafe 10am, State Rooms 11am, Last Admission 4pm 2 Nov 2015-6 Feb 2016: Weekends only 11am-4pm, Last Admission 3.30pm
becoming privately owned for the first time.
1894 Lord Armstrong buys the partly restored great fortress to create the quintessential medieval castle we see today. He dies in 1900 before his work is completed.
GETTING HERE
BY CAR: 4 miles from the A1 on the B1341 or B1342 PUBLIC TRANSPORT: contact Traveline on 0871 2002233 or visit www.traveline.org.uk LOCAL TAXI: Park’s Taxis 01665 720542 CAR PARKING: All day £2.00
Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland NE69 7DF Tel 01668 214515 Email administrator@bamburghcastle.com
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