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Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh, Northumberland
Dramatic clifftop fortress above a vast sandy beach, the real 'Bebbanburg' of The Last Kingdom, with State Rooms, archaeology and an aviation artefacts museum.
Official website Directions Where to stay
Mooch tip Walk down to the beach for the classic castle shot; Christmas installation runs mid-Nov to early Jan.
Visiting
- Opening times
- Open all year, daily 10am-5pm (last admission 4pm). Closed 9-13 Nov 2026 for Christmas set-up.
- How long to allow
- 2-3 hours
- Best time to go
- Low tide for beach views; sunset
- Accessibility
- Some areas accessible; steep approach and stairs in the keep
Getting there
- Address
- Bamburgh, NE69 7DF
- Parking
- Castle car park £5 (pay on arrival); council car park opposite
- Nearest station
- Chathill or Berwick-upon-Tweed, then bus
- Other ways
- Bus X18 along the coast
Places to stay near Bamburgh Castle
More to do nearby
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Mooch isn’t connected to this attraction and doesn’t sell tickets. Details are from our research – please check with the attraction before you travel.
