Admission on Saturday 13th June 2026 and Joust event info 20th and 21st June
Saturday 13 June: Due to a private event, the State Rooms will close earlier than usual. Last admission will be at 2:30pm (instead of 4:15pm), so please arrive before then if you would like to visit this area. The Clocktower Café, Tack Room and Viking Market will remain open as normal until 4:45pm. Please note that access to the Inner Ward and Battery Terrace will be restricted from 4:30pm. Online tickets will not be available for this date, but tickets can be purchased on arrival at the admissions office.
20–21 June (Joust Event): The West Ward will be reserved for Joust ticket holders between 1pm and 3pm. General admission visitors will be able to access the West Ward after 3pm once the event has finished. Please note that general admission tickets do not include guaranteed access to the Joust event.
Did you know that Bamburgh Castle offers regular Touch Tours, designed and delivered specifically for those with sight loss and visual impairments?
Our Touch Tours are ran by our experienced guides who will help you navigate round the castle, allowing you to feel the infrastructure and bring our iconic history to life.
We run Touch Tours everyday, they are available on a one on one basis or as part of a small group. There is no additional charge for our Touch Tours, it is included in your castle admission ticket.
We do need to know in advance if you would us to arrange a Touch Tour for you. You can do this by contacting us at administrator@bamburghcastle.comand let us know which date you are planning on visiting.
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