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CASTLE CLOSURE - 24 & 25 October

Due to forecast winds of 60–70mph, we have made the decision to close the Castle this weekend for the safety of our staff and visitors, as the site will not be safe in these conditions.

All visitors with pre-booked tickets will be contacted directly by email with their options. Please check your inbox for further information.

Thank you for your understanding.

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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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