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Admission on Saturday 13th June 2026

We are closing the State Rooms a little earlier on the 13th June due to a private event and last admission into the State Rooms will be at 2.30pm (rather than 4.15pm)
If you are visiting us on this date please ensure you enter the State Rooms before the door closes at 2.30pm

Clocktower Cafe and Tack Room will remain open as usual and visitors can still enjoy the Viking Market in the West Ward until 4.45pm but access will be restricted to the Inner Ward and Battery Terrace areas from 4.30pm onwards

If you wish to visit Bamburgh Castle please purchase tickets at our admissions office on arrival - online tickets are not available to purchase for this date

Visit us
01/07/2026 - 27/08/2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Do you have what it takes to become a legendary Knight or the elegance and decadence of a true Princess?

Can you master the lance and unseat your rival in a thrilling clash of courage and skill?
Grip your lance, steady your aim, and charge into the arena for an epic test of strength, strategy, and fearless determination!

Visit us dressed in your finest knightly armour or most dazzling princess gown—and prepare for battle!
Step into the spotlight, embrace your royal role, and take part in an action-packed adventure where bravery meets elegance and legends are born!

This activity is included in general admission to the castle

Dates of this event:

July 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th & 30th

August 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th & 27th

The schools will be running throughout the day. In the event of bad weather there will be an alternative activity inside (room beyond the gift shop)

Bamburgh Castle reserve the right to cancel this event 



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