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Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh

Coastal castle on a rock above Bamburgh village and beach on the Northumberland coast. It is open daily for most of the year, with weekend-only opening for part of January and February.

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Where to stay

  • Bamburgh villageGuest houses and inns beside the castle
  • SeahousesHarbour village about 10 minutes away by car
  • BelfordVillage on the A1 about 15 minutes away
  • AlnwickMarket town about 30 minutes away
  • Berwick-upon-TweedBorder town with a main-line station, about 30 minutes away

Getting there

  • Bamburgh is about 16 miles from both Berwick-upon-Tweed and Alnwick; the nearest station is Chathill, 4.4 miles away, with very few trains
  • Most rail passengers use Berwick or Alnmouth; from Berwick the direct Arriva X18 runs to Bamburgh
  • From the A1, northbound leave at Adderstone services for the B1341; southbound take the B1342
  • Castle parking is £6 per car; the council car park opposite the castle is separate, and coaches must park there
TipRooms in Bamburgh and Seahouses go early in school holidays, so book ahead. Without a car, Berwick or Alnmouth station plus the X18 bus is the usual route.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Bamburgh Castle?

Bamburgh village: Guest houses and inns beside the castle. Seahouses: Harbour village about 10 minutes away by car. Belford: Village on the A1 about 15 minutes away. Alnwick: Market town about 30 minutes away. Berwick-upon-Tweed: Border town with a main-line station, about 30 minutes away.

How do I get to Bamburgh Castle?

Bamburgh is about 16 miles from both Berwick-upon-Tweed and Alnwick; the nearest station is Chathill, 4.4 miles away, with very few trains. Most rail passengers use Berwick or Alnmouth; from Berwick the direct Arriva X18 runs to Bamburgh. From the A1, northbound leave at Adderstone services for the B1341; southbound take the B1342. Castle parking is £6 per car; the council car park opposite the castle is separate, and coaches must park there.

Any tips for visiting Bamburgh Castle?

Rooms in Bamburgh and Seahouses go early in school holidays, so book ahead. Without a car, Berwick or Alnmouth station plus the X18 bus is the usual route.

Which airport is closest to Bamburgh Castle?

The nearest airport on this site is Newcastle International Airport, about 39 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.