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.
Get hands-on with clay and let little imaginations run wild as children sculpt their own animals, inspired by our enchanting Tails and Tales installation.
With expert guidance from Gabrielle Bassett, young creators can mould, shape, and bring to life a brand-new little friend to take home – a handmade keepsake full of character and charm!
This activity is included in general admission
Dates of this event:
May 23rd & 31st
July 11th
Bamburgh Castle reserve the right to cancel this event
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