Admission on Saturday 13th June 2026 and Joust event info 20th and 21st June
Saturday 13 June: Due to a private event, the State Rooms will close earlier than usual. Last admission will be at 2:30pm (instead of 4:15pm), so please arrive before then if you would like to visit this area. The Clocktower Café, Tack Room and Viking Market will remain open as normal until 4:45pm. Please note that access to the Inner Ward and Battery Terrace will be restricted from 4:30pm. Online tickets will not be available for this date, but tickets can be purchased on arrival at the admissions office.
20–21 June (Joust Event): The West Ward will be reserved for Joust ticket holders between 1pm and 3pm. General admission visitors will be able to access the West Ward after 3pm once the event has finished. Please note that general admission tickets do not include guaranteed access to the Joust event.
There’s so much to discover at Bamburgh Castle — from birds soaring overhead to bunnies in the grass, and even dolphins and deer waiting to be spotted!
Join artist Gabrielle Bassett for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your very own personalised pair of binoculars. Decorate them in your own unique style, then set off on an exciting castle adventure to see what wildlife you can find.
Your exploration starts here — what will you discover?
This activity is included in general admission to the castle
Dates of this event:
May 24th & 30th
August 22nd & 23rd
Bamburgh Castle reserve the right to cancel this event
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