Key facts
- Operator
- Armstrong family
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
Bamburgh NE69 7DF
Telephone 01668 214208
Possible Opening hours
Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
A castle on a volcanic outcrop above one of England's best beaches, held by the Armstrong family since the Victorian industrialist William Armstrong bought and restored it in the 1890s. About 15 rooms are open to visitors, and a few reviewers note that some corners - a windmill used for storage, in particular - could do with more attention.
Worth the trip
The view of the castle from the beach below - reviewers consistently rate the exterior, seen from the sand, as the highlight over any single room inside.
Before you go
Hilltop parking by the castle costs around £6; there are cheaper options in the town below if you don't mind the walk. A disabled-access service is available for the steeper sections, which reviewers say the staff handle well.
Reviewers are consistently impressed by Bamburgh's dramatic coastal setting and beach views, and multiple reviews single out the knowledgeable, enthusiastic guides in the medieval exhibit as a highlight. Staff are described as friendly and helpful throughout. A couple of reviewers note that some areas of the site look a little tired or under-maintained, such as storage visible through windows in outbuildings, though this is a minor point against otherwise glowing feedback.
Holiday apartments in castle towers
“Beautiful castle. Parked at the car park up the hill it was £6 but there are others around the town below. Some quite steep parts to the castle but a service is provided for disabled access. The staff were amazing…”— Shabby B, visitor review
Further reading
CubicFun - Neuschwanstein Castle 3D Puzzle (121pc)
Architectural 3D puzzle model, stocked by UK and US retailers.
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