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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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29/06/2026 - 31/07/2026
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

AHOY ACADEMY – Pirate School at Bamburgh Castle!

All hands on deck for a swashbuckling adventure! ☠️⚓

Join  Cap’n Polly No-Beard as she puts you through your pirate paces in a series of daring deckhand challenges.

Do you have the strength to hoist the anchor?
Can you steer your ship safely through the treacherous waters of the Farne Islands?
How sharp is your aim when firing a cannonball?
Are you nimble enough to hook hidden treasure and brave enough to walk the plank?

If you can whack a rat (no ship wants stowaways!), dance the sailor’s hornpipe, and prove you’re a natural at looting booty, then we’re ready to recruit you to the crew!

Adventure, laughter, and pirate glory await — are you ready to earn your stripes? 🏴‍☠️

Since this children’s activity is included with admission, families can enjoy it outdoors as part of their visit. However, if the weather turns unfavourable, staff will promptly arrange an alternative indoors.

This activity is included in general admission to the castle

Dates of this event:

June 29th & 30th

July 6th, 7th, 13th & 14th

Bamburgh Castle reserve the right to cancel or reschedule this activity

 

 

 



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