Bamburgh Castle Information

Magnificent Bamburgh Castle is a privately owned and run Grade I listed building dominating the spectacular Northumberland coastline. An Anglo Saxon citadel and home to the Saint Kings of Northumbria, impenetrable Norman stronghold, a Royal palace and the first castle in England to fall to gunpowder, Bamburgh’s epic history spans 3000 years. In more recent times its walls have been the birthplace for a philanthropic foundation and the landmark that sparked the imagination of Victorian inventor and innovator William George Armstrong’s whose remarkable inventions helped shape our modern world today. Bamburgh Castle remains the private home of the Armstrong family today. Visitors can explore this quintessential castle towering 150 feet above the Northumberland coastline voted the UK’s Best Seaside Destination in 2021 by readers of Which? Covering a vast nine acres of land forged by nature, step inside the castle gates and take a tour around treasure-filled staterooms including the awe-inspiring King’s Hall, the Gothic atmosphere of the perfectly preserved 12th century Keep Hall while the castle’s battlements and Battery Terrace give outstanding coastal viewpoints, rated among the most Instaworthy in the UK. Other than a must-visit tourist attraction, Bamburgh Castle’s unique combination of coast, castle and majestic stately home make it the perfect wedding venue. With the flexibility of an array of locations within the castle and grounds including iconic outdoor spaces owned by Bamburgh Castle and Cragside Estate such as the Castle Green, historic Grove and shoreline of Bamburgh Beach from the high water mark upwards, dunes and Links. With its fairytale setting and a dedicated team renowned for making things happen, Bamburgh Castle is a popular location for the film, photography and corporate event sector. Bamburgh Castle has starred in national and international advertising campaigns, as well as television and cinematic releases.