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Admission on Saturday 13th June 2026 and Joust event info 20th and 21st June

Due to a private event, the State Rooms will close earlier than usual on Saturday 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.

20th and 21st June - please note tickets specifically purchased for the Joust event will be admitted to The West Ward for this event. The West Ward will be closed between 12pm and 1pm and only tickets for the Joust will be admitted from 1pm. General admission tickets will be allowed into The West Ward after 3pm once the event has finished.
If you purchase general admission tickets for either of these dates there is no guarantee you will have access to the Joust event

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Make yer Mark Pirates! – Pirate Crafts.

Pirate Craftin’ with Gabrielle Bassett – A Seafarin’ Workshop for Little Buccaneers! 
Ahoy, tiny treasure-makers! Set sail for crafty adventures at Bamburgh Castle!

Join the marvellously creative Gabrielle Bassett from Welcome to Northumberland for a hands-on pirate-themed craftin’ workshop fit for the youngest crew (ages 3 and up)! Whether ye be makin’ sea monsters, treasure maps, or your very own Jolly Roger, every session brings new fun for wee hands and big imaginations.

Where Be the Craftin’?
Explore the castle and plunder the gift shop along the way—then follow the signs to reach the crafting cabin, located just beyond the shop at the end of your tour!

When Can Ye Drop Anchor?

August: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th,  30th, 31st

What’s the Cost, Ye Ask?
Best of all, this pirate adventure comes free with your castle admission. So, once you arrive, you can dive straight into the fun without spending a single extra coin!

Important Pirate Code (a.k.a. House Rules):

  • Young sailors must be supervised by a trusty parent or guardian.
  • Gabrielle can only command a crew of 6 scallywags at a time—if the ship gets crowded, ye may need to wait or return later in the day.

  • you will need castle admission to take part in our crafts – to find out more click the link below.

  • Castle command may reschedule or cancel sessions when needed—mostly due to pesky krakens, of course!

 

Come along and dive straight into pirate crafting fun! As your little ones roll up their sleeves, they’ll stick, sparkle, and giggle through a hands-on adventure filled with glue, glitter, and plenty of pirate cheer. Meanwhile, our crafty crew keeps the fun flowing, ensuring every young buccaneer leaves with treasure-worthy memories.

To learn more about our pirate sessions this summer, click HERE

To learn more about admissions at Bamburgh Castle, click HERE



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