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Bamburgh Castle
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A wonderfully situated castle, built atop an outcrop of basalt high above a sandy beach, looking out across the North Sea to the Farne Islands. There has been a castle on this spot since the 6th century, but the current building dates from the 12th century, though it was subsequently heavily restored by the first Lord Crewe in the 1750s and later by the first Lord Armstrong in the late Victorian period. The castle was attacked during the Wars of the Roses, and became the first English castle to surrender to an artillery siege.
Sixteen rooms are open to the public, including the Crewe Museum Room, originally the medieval kitchens, but now given to fascinating exhibits ranging from a table of oak scavenged from Emperor Hadrian's 2nd century bridge over the River Tyne, to the 7th century gold ornament known as the Bamburgh Beast.
The King's Hall is a magnificent restored medieval hall, with a minstrel gallery at one end. The oldest surviving part of the castle is the 12th century keep, part of which has been adapted to display medieval and Napoleonic armour. The newest room open to the public is the Archaeology Museum, with exhibits of local history and archaeological investigations. Among the exhibits is the superb 7th century sword found here in 1960, known as The Bamburgh Sword, which was probably owned by a Saxon king. Visitors will also enjoy the Bamburgh Castle Aviation Artefact Museum, showcasing engines, propellers and more rescued from crashed aircraft dating from 1910 through WW2.
In Bamburgh village is the ancient church of St Aidan, which may date to the 7th century. In the churchyard is the grave of Grace Darling, the daughter of a lighthouse keeper on the Farne Islands, who famously helped rescue the crew of a ship that ran aground during a fierce storm.
Bamburgh,
Northumberland,
England, NE69 7DF
About Bamburgh Castle
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: In Bamburgh village. Free parking for 100 cars.
Website: Bamburgh Castle
Email: administrator@bamburghcastle.com
Phone: 01668 214 515
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Northumberland
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NE68 7SW
Tel: 01665 720 884
Fax: 01665 721 436
Email: seahousesTIC@berwick-upon-tweed.gov.uk
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