Our spectacular festive transformations have highlighted Bamburgh Castle as a must-visit Christmas destination and the largest indoor festive experience in the North East.
And with 166 days to go until the big day itself, we’re excited to announce the theme for our 2024 festive installation is A Christmas Through Time.
We’re collaborating with the theatrical genius Charlotte Lloyd Webber and her marvellous event design team to take visitors on a mesmerising festive journey through Christmases past, present and future.
See the Staterooms transformed into an elaborate extravaganza that showcases Christmas from its earliest Viking beginnings and joyful medieval celebrations through to modern-day Father Christmas, the all-out Lametta-dripping glamour of retro mid 20th century decorating and onwards in to a Christmas of the future.
Bamburgh Castle visitor services manager Karen Larkin said: “We love everything about Christmas and are super excited about this year’s theme which is bursting with enchantment and joy with something to delight everyone – even the grinchiest Grinch!
“People return to see our Christmas Kingdom year after year – it’s become a tradition for them to revel in Bamburgh Castle’s festive magic as part of their Christmas build-up and to celebrate the season.”
Charlotte Lloyd Webber said: “We are thrilled to be returning to Bamburgh Castle. It shimmers with history, adventure and has lashings of its own magic.
“We’ve been working on Christmas concepts with fabulous traditions from Bamburgh’s own rich history since February. We’re bringing in a host of wonderful new elements to add further Christmas delight that will create even more unforgettable memories for visitors.
“These include new interactive features including stunning projections and dynamic soundscapes to immerse and engage visitors in what will be a truly spectacular, stellar Christmas experience that is totally unique to Bamburgh Castle.”
Tickets are also on sale for personalised ‘Meet Father Christmas’ experiences in Bamburgh Castle. But be sure to book quicky, as personalised events sell out quickly.
The installation is part of Bamburgh Castle’s Christmas Kingdom which includes further events including Christmas Wreath Making, carol concerts and musical performances and a Christmas Shop.
A Christmas Through Time at Bamburgh Castle runs from Saturday 9 November – Sunday 5 January, daily from 10am – 4pm. Entry is included with general admission tickets now on sale here and on the gate. Entry is free for Bamburgh Castle annual passholders.