Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland

Bamburgh Castle

Where is it – England, North East England

Who looks after it –  Independent - Historic Houses Member 

What is it –  Castle or Fort 

When is it from – Medieval

Bamburgh Castle is one of the dramatic icons of Northumberland’s coast. There has been a fortress perching on the rocky crag poking out into the North Sea since before the Anglo-Saxons invaded. Later, it was home to the King of Northumbria. The Normans built a new castle, and its bloody history continued. But the present building owes much to Victorian restoration and idealism. And thanks for that goes to wealthy arms manufacturer and dealer William Armstrong, whose family still live there. Bamburgh is a popular visitor attraction, is bursting with history and has also featured in several film/TV productions.

 


Address

Bamburgh, Northumberland NE69 7DF 

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