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Admission on Saturday 13th June 2026

Due to a private event, the State Rooms will close earlier than usual on Friday 13 June. Last admission to the State Rooms will be at 2:30pm (instead of 4:15pm). Please ensure you enter before 2:30pm if you wish to visit this area.

The Clocktower Café, Tack Room and Viking Market in the West Ward will remain open as normal until 4:45pm. However, access to the Inner Ward and Battery Terrace will be restricted from 4:30pm onwards.

Please note: online tickets will not be available for this date. Tickets can be purchased on arrival at the admissions office.

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01/08/2026 - 02/08/2026
10:00 am - 4:15 pm

Step back in time for a weekend of fire and steel at Bamburgh Castle!

Join award-winning blacksmith Alex Sowden of Hammer and Hound Forge as he leads his skilled forging team through an action-packed weekend of medieval blacksmithing. Watch sparks fly as they create everything from arrowheads to armour, billhooks to blades—right before your eyes.

Taking place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August 2026 in the West Ward, each day will feature different projects, so no two visits are the same. Be sure to keep an eye on social media to see what’s being forged and when!

This event is included with your admission ticket to Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh Castle reserve the right to cancel this event due to unforseen circumstances 



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