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Admission on Saturday 13th June 2026

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

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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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