A place of fantasy, romance, artistry and invention that has captured the
imagination for over 2,000 years.
Parking is available inside the castle walls for those with mobility issues. Depending on the level of mobility visitors can access The Armstrong and Aviation Museum, The West Ward and The Art Gallery. Wheelchair users can also access the first five rooms on the State Room Tour including the spectacular Kings Hall. There is an audio visual presentation showing the areas they are unable to reach in a wheelchair. The cafeteria is up steps but there is a wooden chalet that is fully accessible and if a member of the party places and order in the café then staff will bring it down to the chalet.
Disabled visitors are charged at a reduced rate of £9.40 to reflect that they are not able to access all areas of the state rooms, while their carers are given access free of charge.
To download our Access Statement click button below. Please note the document requires Adobe Reader.
Prams and Pushchairs are not permitted in the State Rooms please bring a baby carrier with you. Hippy chicks are available to borrow.
Freshly prepared, home cooked food using local produce is served during opening hours in the Clock Tower Café and Tack Room Café. A wide range of hot and cold drinks, snacks and light bites are available, with local seafood and home baking a speciality.
Head to the new Victorian Stables Bar for a glass of Bamburgh Castle ale.
Bamburgh Castle provides a unique experience for groups to discover every day. Open all year round, we have a seasonal programme of activities and can provide specialists talks and behind the scenes tours of the Castle, its history and offer bespoke packages for groups to pre-book.
We can offer a guided tour from 10am lasting 45 minutes or a ten minute introductory talk at any other point in the day.
Groups rates start from 15 or more people in a group all year round.
| Adults | £ 9.40 |
| Child (5-16) | £ 4.60 |
For more information please email administrator@bamburghcastle.com or call 01668 214208.
School groups of any size are welcome, although we break larger groups down into smaller groups of 12, so please ensure you have sufficient staff.
We offer one free adult place for every twelve pupils with additional adult tickets priced at £9.40.
All pupils 5-16 are charged at £3.
The castle is not suitable for groups of under 5’s.
We can offer a 45 minute guided tour for groups that can arrive for 10am or a ten minute talk at any other point in the day.
We welcome familiarisation visits and are happy to work with schools to produce work sheets.
Our rates also apply to home-schooled children.
Please note these prices are only valid during Monday- Friday during term time. Please contact us to arrange visits outside of these times.
For more information please email administrator@bamburghcastle.com or call 01668 214208.
Dogs are welcome inside the castle grounds, Armstrong and Aviation Museum, Tack Room Café and Victorian Stables Bar. Please keep your dog on a leash at all times and clear up after them. Only guide and hearing dogs are permitted inside the State Rooms and Clock Tower Café.
Reach us by car and public transport using the East Coast Mainline train and local bus service. All day parking is available at £3 per car, giving you access to the beach and village.
