News
Below are the latest news articles from the Castle.
Creative Christmas Concert!
Monday 19th December 2011
Over 80 people turned up to enjoy a great evenings music with The Alnwick Playhouse Concert Band on Saturday. A wide variety of tunes were heard with some creative reasoning as to why they should be included in a Christmas concert!! Trotters mince pies were as always delicious and the mulled wine ve...
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Christmas Concert - 17th December 2011
Wednesday 30th November 2011
Following on from last years cancellation due to bad weather, this years Christmas concert with the Alnwick Playhouse Concert Band is going ahead on the Saturday 17th December at 7pm.
We will be serviing Mulled Wine & Mince Pies in the Medieval Kitchen during the interval.
Tickets in advance from ...
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Bamburgh Beast Zip wire
Wednesday 21st September 2011
22nd Oct - 30th Oct 2011
Over 200 metres of adrenalin rush as you zip down the North of England’s longest zip wire. Strap in, buckle up and go for it from 10am till 4pm. For an extra buzz come and try one of the night time ‘flights’.
Call 01668 214 208 for more information....
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Wedding Showcase Success
Monday 5th September 2011
This weekend saw Bamburgh Castle's thrid wedding showcase with more prospective couples visiting than ever before. The castle was available for viewings and the marquee played host to some of the castle's suppliers. Chris Calvert, Director said 'It's always a pleasure to alon...
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An Evening full of Spirits
Tuesday 30th August 2011
This Saturday sees Bamburgh Castles first "paranormal" event for members of the public. Ralph Keeton, TV Medium and Exorcist will be joined by sixty members of the public for what is hoped will be an eventful evening! He will be explaining mediumship, carrying out experiments and leading ghost wal...
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Archeaology Week Activity
Wednesday 20th July 2011
This Saturday join Rachel from Sticks & Stones in the stable yard to create your own archaeological masterpiece. Taking inspiration from the Lindisfarne Gospels come along and decorate a tile using paint or vinyl. Included in admission price....
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Bamburgh and the Bard
Tuesday 12th July 2011
Saturday night saw over 100 brave souls attend Bamburghs first outdoor theatre event. With a robust and enthusiastic performance from all nine performers ensuring they enjoyed the night. With only light showers to dampen spirits the performance was appreciated by all....
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Shakespeares Dream!!
Wednesday 29th June 2011
The great bard himself may never have got to perform in Bamburgh Castle, but Saturday 9th sees the Chapterhouse Theatres A Midsummer Nights Dream performed there. Enjoy the surroundings of the Inner ward from 5.30pm for a picnic with the performance due to start at 6.30pm.
Refreshments and cafeteria...
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Ranters and no rain
Friday 24th June 2011
This Saturday sees the Northumbrian Ranters return again to Bamburgh Castle. With them come the Rothbury Pipe Band to repeat last years great performance and bringing a ray or two of sunshine the Seahouses Middle School Steel Band. Gates open at 5.30pm wiht the Steel Band starting the evening at 5.4...
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Fathers, Take Rustys Challenge
Tuesday 14th June 2011
This Sunday we welcome Rusty Bodkins to the castle. A medieval archer, he will be explaining his trade and equipment and offering fathers the chance to loose a few arrows. Fathers accompanied by a paying child will also get free entry to the castle....
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News & Events
Monday 19th December 2011
Over 80 people turned up to enjoy a great evenings music with The Alnwick Playhouse Concert Band on Saturday. A wide variety of tunes were heard with some creative reasoning as to why they s...
Weddings
Marry in the magnificent King's Hall, on the site of the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Northumbria.
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