Bamburgh Castle | What’s On

Mar

01

World War 2 Winter Walk at Bamburgh

01/03/2020
11:00 am – 1:00 pm

This is a rescheduled event which was due to take place on Sunday February 9th but was postponed due to a weather warning.

An opportunity to wrap up nice and warm, step back in time and be introduced to WWII weapons and kit used by Home Guards LDV (Local Defence Volunteers.) Starting in our car park, there will be various stop off points along the 3 mile walk with detailed information about the events which took place along our coast line. The walk will end at Bamburgh Castle, a hot drink will be provided as well as admission into the castle.

To take part in this walk you will need warm, waterproof clothing, suitable footwear such as walking boots and the ability to walk around 3 miles unaided. Tickets are £20 per person

Mar

21

Weaving Paper Baskets

21/03/2020
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location
Bamburgh Castle

Get crafty with Pippa Willitts and make a little woven paper basket. Children of all ages can take part and is a drop-in workshop. They can choose their design, colours and make some paper flowers to put in their basket too.

Pippa is an artist, forest and beach school practitioner with twenty years experience delivering art and craft workshops for adults, children and families. She is sure to bring out the creative side of everyone so pop in and see her when you visit.

This activity is included in your admission ticket entry.

Apr

06

Marley the Miniature Pony

06/04/2020
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Marley will be with us all day today and always goes down a storm with visitors both young and old.

He is a bit of a celebrity. He has appeared on Come Dine with Me, Countryfile and he regularly appears in Panto.

He loves to pose for selfies and will be available for short cart rides at various times in the day.

* Please note you must purchase admission tickets to Bamburgh Castle to be able to book a cart ride with Marley

Apr

07

Alpaca mini treks at Bamburgh Castle

07/04/2020
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

A first for Bamburgh Castle as these super-cute camelids come to meet our visitors. Hang out with these friendly alpacas for a selfie and a cuddle, or go on a mini-alpaca trek for a unique experience around the castle’s grounds. Charges apply for mini alpaca treks.

To reserve your time with an Alpaca please email Lynne Jobes – enquiries@beirhope.co.uk

Apr

07

Photoshoots at Bamburgh Castle

07/04/2020
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Sometimes a selfie just isn’t enough. Have your own photoshoot with family friends or pets at spectacular Bamburgh Castle with acclaimed photographer Phil Punton. Whether to post on social media or treasure forever, spend a session with Phil with up to 10 incredible images. A paw-fect opportunity to get pets photographed too!

Apr

13

Photoshoots at Bamburgh Castle

13/04/2020
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Sometimes a selfie just isn’t enough. Have your own photoshoot with family friends or pets at spectacular Bamburgh Castle with acclaimed photographer Phil Punton. Whether to post on social media or treasure forever, spend a session with Phil with up to 10 incredible images. A paw-fect opportunity to get pets photographed too!

Apr

14

Alpaca Mini Treks around Bamburgh Castle

14/04/2020
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

A first for Bamburgh Castle as these super-cute camelids come to meet our visitors. Hang out with these friendly alpacas for a selfie and a cuddle, or go on a mini-alpaca trek for a unique experience around the castle’s grounds. Charges apply for mini alpaca treks.

To pre-book your mini trek click this link https://www.beirhope.co.uk/ the cost is £7.50

May

08

VE Day at Bamburgh Castle

08/05/2020
11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Find out more about Bamburgh’s role in World War Two and its extraordinary connection with the codebreaking Enigma machine. Enjoy a rare opportunity to view a replica Enigma machine which is coming to Bamburgh with a Bletchley Park expert for codebreaking sessions and demonstrations. See World War Two re-enactors, look at ration packs and visit the Bamburgh Castle Home Guard Camp.

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Medieval Archery with Rusty Bodkins

08/05/2020 – 09/05/2020

Try your hand at archery with bow and arrow sessions with everyone’s favourite medieval archer – Rusty Bodkins. it’s not quite as easy as you think! Additional charges apply.

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VE Day Weekend

09/05/2020 – 10/05/2020
10:00 am – 11:00 am

Find out more about Bamburgh’s role in World War Two, watch World War Two re-enactors and visit the Bamburgh Castle Home Guard Camp.

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25

Anglo Saxon Week

23/05/2020 – 25/05/2020
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Celebrating Bamburgh Castle’s incredible past as an Anglo-Saxon Royal capital and citadel.

Recreating Anglo-Saxon period through to the 11th Century. Acle offer demonstrations of living history and combat from their own authentic encampment.

At the heart of the living history encampment is the kitchen where butter, ale, cheese and huge quantities of other food to keep the warriors happy is produced. You will love to see food being cooked in the camp kitchen and the smell of wood smoke adds to the atmosphere and sets the scene.

There are a variety of crafts on display including silk and wool embroidery and gold work; chain mail making, a working bread oven, a working forge and a large warp weighted loom. There will also be demonstrations of manuscript illumination and the illuminator, is excellent at showing people examples of the artwork of the period and how the colours were achieved.

The group have an armoury where children and adults alike love to try on chain mail, posing for photos with swords and Dane axes!

May

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