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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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13/06/2026 - 14/06/2026
10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Step back in time for a shopping spree of the historical kind!

Merchants from across the Anglo-Saxon and Viking kingdoms have gathered in Bebbanburg for two unforgettable days of immersive history, live demonstrations, and – of course – the chance to part you from your hard-earned coin!

Browse bustling stalls filled with authentic wares, discover traditional crafts brought to life before your eyes, and soak up the sights, sounds, and stories of a bygone age.

With traders travelling from far and wide, this promises to be a truly fascinating event — a vibrant celebration of history you won’t want to miss.

Confirmed vendors include: As It Was (viking embroidery), Asgard Crafts (jewellery and apparel), Days Gone By (leather goods and antler jewellery), Hen Ogledd Glass (traditional glass beads), Hampshire Historica (jewellery, toys & giftware) Historical Herbalist (Viking and Anglo-Saxon herbal remedies & crafting workshops), Lochmancrafts DrakenWolf Emporium (historical apparel, jewellery & giftware) Red Hare (hand-dyed wool), Saffron Crafts (historical apparel), Science Viking (coin making), The Rookery (mead), Vaughan Thomas Accessories (leather goods and brass jewellery), Viking Heritage Kitchen (games and cooking demonstrations) – plus more to be announced!

Location : West Ward

Admission to Bamburgh Castle must be purchased to visit this event

Bamburgh Castle reserves the right to cancel this event with regard to safety in adverse weather conditions



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