Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh

Grade I listed historic house museum in Bamburgh, United Kingdom

Opening Everyday 10am - 5pm, last admission 4pm. Closed 9-13 Nov. From 4 January – 12 February, open weekends only. From 13 February, open full time, 7 days a week.

Price Ticket prices until 8 November: Adult £19.95, Child (5–16) £10.00, Children under 5 Free, Accessibility Adult (with proof) £14.65, Accessibility Child (with proof) £4.00, Carer (with accessibility ticket – must be over 18 years of age) Free, Family Ticket (2 adults + up to 3 children) £58.50. Ticket prices from 14 November onwards: Adult £21, Child (5–16) £10.50, Accessibility Adult (with proof) £15.50, Family Ticket (2 adults + up to 3 children) £61.50.

Typical visit Not provided yet

Age fit Child tickets for ages 5–16; children under 5 free.

Setting indoor/outdoor

The experience

About this day out

Bamburgh Castle is a large visitor attraction situated on a volcanic outcrop bordering the North Sea, comprising 14 castle rooms, grounds and battlements, the Armstrong and Aviation Artefacts Museum, the Clock Tower tearooms, stables and toilet facilities. It offers over 3000 years of history, historic treasures, and exhilarating views. The castle was awarded North East England’s Large Visitor Attraction of the Year.

When to go

Opening calendar

Everyday 10am - 5pm, last admission 4pm. Closed 9-13 Nov. From 4 January – 12 February, open weekends only. From 13 February, open full time, 7 days a week.

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: Ticket prices until 8 November: Adult £19.95, Child (5–16) £10.00, Children under 5 Free, Accessibility Adult (with proof) £14.65, Accessibility Child (with proof) £4.00, Carer (with accessibility ticket – must be over 18 years of age) Free, Family Ticket (2 adults + up to 3 children) £58.50. Ticket prices from 14 November onwards: Adult £21, Child (5–16) £10.50, Accessibility Adult (with proof) £15.50, Family Ticket (2 adults + up to 3 children) £61.50.

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

14 castle roomsgroundsbattlementsArmstrong and Aviation Artefacts MuseumClock Tower tearoomsstablestoilet facilitiesGift ShopClock Tower Cafebaby changing unit

Accessibility: The first five castle rooms are accessible by wheelchair with a ramp (1:6) leading into the Kings Hall. There are two wheelchair accessible toilets in the grounds. Touch tours are offered for visually impaired visitors. A wheelchair is available for visitors to use. The main entrance to the staterooms is not accessible by wheelchair due to the width of the medieval doorway; a separate entrance 10 metres before the main entrance provides access. The Gift Shop and Clock Tower Cafe are inaccessible to wheelchairs. Forward parking and a free shuttle buggy service from the car park are available.
Parking: Parking is not included with admission tickets. On-site car park (up the hill): £6/day. Glebe car park (Bamburgh Village): £6/day (closes at 5pm, open until end of September). No overnight parking or camping. Road-level car park opposite the castle is run by the council (not connected to the castle).
Dogs: Dogs allowed

Getting there

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