24/07/2025 - 28/08/2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Pirate Creatures – Bamburgh Castle

Castle Critters: Pirate Creatures with ZooLab!
Arrr ye ready to meet the wildest crew on the high seas—aboard Bamburgh Castle?!

Ahoy, mateys! Set yer compass for Castle Critters: Pirate Creatures, where the fine folk from ZooLab be bringin’ their scallywagging shipload o’ creatures to Bamburgh Castle for a day o’ hands-on adventure!

Drop anchor by the Castle Gift Shop (just follow the treasure trail through the State Rooms), and meet real-life beasties like:

A slitherin’ Cornsnake, a hairy Chilean Rose Tarantula, a jumpy White Tree Frog, and the castle’s most famous stowaways – Rats!

Whether ye be a wee deckhand or a seasoned sea dog, this swashbucklin’ experience be suitable for all ages! Come feel, hold, and learn about these fascinating critters from lands near and far. A voyage of discovery awaits!

WHEN THE CRITTERS DOCK:

10am – 4pm (the critters take a snooze at 12.45pm until 1.30pm) when they visit Bamburgh Castle

  • Thursday 21st August

  • Thursday 28th August

PRICE O’ ENTRY:
This animal encounter be included with yer’ general admission – no extra doubloons or bookings needed!

IMPORTANT TO NOTE, ME HEARTIES:

  • Young buccaneers must be accompanied by a grown-up guardian.

  • Admission tickets must be secured via our website or at the castle’s ticket office.

  • ZooLab and Bamburgh Castle may adjust or cancel sessions for the welfare of the animals—so keep yer spyglass handy for updates!

Hoist the sails, gather yer crew, and prepare for a critter-filled quest ye won’t soon forget!

To learn more about admissions at Bamburgh Castle, click HERE



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