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About Bamburgh

Bamburgh, is known as the ancient capital of the Northumbrian coast and it is home to probably the finest Castle in England.

The countryside around these parts is hauntingly beautiful, and Bamburgh Castle sits majestically on a basalt outcrop and looks across the dunes and the sea to the Farne Islands and Lindisfarne. These Islands are associated with nearby Holy Island as one of the cradles of christianity in the north. Founded in 547 by King Ida, the village has a fine Norman church that is dedicated to St.Aiden who came here for meditation. A legend exists that when he saw the pagan Penda of Mercia burning Bamburgh castle he prayed mightily, the wind changed direction and the castle was saved. He died here in 651.

By 1704, Bamburgh castle was in ruins. It was then bought by Lord Crewe, Bishop of Durham. In 1757 a Doctor Sharp made part of it habitable and installed a school, an infirmary and accommodation for shipwrecked sailors. In 1890 the castle was restored and altered by Lord Armstrong.

Cottages and houses are all clustered around a fine village green but to this day, it is the castle with its magnificent views of coast, sea and islands, that remains very much the heart of the village.

The Post Office is the house where Victorian heroine, Grace Darling died. The house in which she was born is close-by the church and next to it is the Grace Darling Museum. Grace, was the daughter of the Longstone Lighthouse keeper in the Farne Islands. On a september day in 1838 the steamship "Forfarshire" was wrecked and both Grace and her father battled for hours in an attempt to save survivors. The open rowing boat, only twenty-six feet long, which they used so heroically, is preserved and on display in the museum.

There is much to do it this wonderful area, from the gentle pastime of Bird watching to Sea trips to the Islands which mostly leave from the nearby resort of Seahouses. For the more energetic there is a beautiful golf course and there are many other country persuits to be enjoyed. The air is very bracing and country walks are a must. There are some very atmospheric pubs, and an assortment of both quaint and modern shops. All of this the visitor will surely enjoy but long after your visit is over, it it the wonderful coastline and towering castle with magnificent views that will remain long in your memory.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

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Recommended attractions near Bamburgh

Bamburgh Castle	(0.5 miles, 0.9 km)	Pictures
Bamburgh Lighthouse	(0.8 miles, 1.3 km)	Pictures
Farne Islands	(2.4 miles, 3.8 km, direction E)	Pictures
Lindisfarne Castle	(5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Lindisfarne Abbey	(5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Lindisfarne Priory	(5.4 miles, 8.8 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Embleton and Newton Links	(7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Chillingham Park	(9.0 miles, 14.4 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Chillingham Castle	(9.4 miles, 15.0 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Dunstanburgh Castle	(10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Hulne Park	(12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction S)	Pictures
Alnwick Castle	(13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction S)	Pictures
The Alnwick Garden	(13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction S)	Pictures
Ford Castle	(14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction W)	Pictures
Guile Point East Lighthouse	(15.2 miles, 24.4 km, direction NW)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Bamburgh

Budle Bay, in the county of Northumberland (2.0 miles, 3.1 km, direction W)
Budle Bay is a wonderous place, the shallow estuary is almost totally enclosed, and it is used by many species of wildlife as winter roosting territory.
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Beadnell, in the county of Northumberland (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction SE)
On this coast of sheer perfection, amongst timeless coastal villages, lies Beadnell an historic fishing village.
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Holy Island, in the county of Northumberland (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction NW)
Holy Island lies close to Beal and is reached - tides permitting - by a causeway.
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Lindisfarne, in the county of Northumberland (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction NW)
Each day for several hours the beautiful island of Lindisfarne is cut off by the tide from the mainland. Tide permitting it can...
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Craster, in the county of Northumberland (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction SE)
Craster is a quiet and unspoiled fishing village in Northumberland, famous for its Kippers and beautiful cliff scenery
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Wooler, in the county of Northumberland (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction W)
Here in these high upland regions you feel immediately relaxed, at ease and although Wooler bustles with life, it has a timeless quality where you feel a world away from civilisation.
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Alnwick, a Historic Market Town in the county of Northumberland (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction S)
Set magnificently in the heart of the beautiful northern countryside is the great castle that has dominated the life and times of Alnwick for centuries.
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Ford, in the county of Northumberland (14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction W)
Ford lies in an area of great natural beauty. It is in close proximity to the beautiful coastline of Linisfarne and Holy Island and is surrounded by old and pretty villages
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Alnmouth, a Picturesque Village in the county of Northumberland (15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction S)
Alnmouth lies on a coastline famed for its outstanding natural beauty, thus one of its greatest pleasures is found in wandering the coastal paths enjoying uninterrupted sea and coastal views.
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Berwick-upon-Tweed, in the county of Northumberland (16.1 miles, 25.9 km, direction NW)
Standing on an entirely Scottish river, it is no wonder that the most frequently asked question concerning Berwick-upon-Tweed remains, is it Scottish or is it English?
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Kirknewton, in the county of Northumberland (16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction W)
Today, this appealing village has become a tourist destination to which travellers and holiday makers are drawn for the dramatic landscape and spectacular views.
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Warkworth, in the county of Northumberland (18.7 miles, 30.1 km, direction S)
Sparkling in high summer and tinged with frosty thin ice in winter, the River Coquet makes its final loop before entering the sea at Amble.
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Netherton, in the county of Northumberland (20.7 miles, 33.3 km, direction SW)
The village of Netherton nestles in the wild countryside beneath the southern slopes of the Cheviot Hills on the fringe of the Northumberland National Park.
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Coldstream, in the county of Borders (21.3 miles, 34.3 km, direction W)
This is a small town where centuries ago warring Scottish and English armies forded the River Tweed.
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Burnmouth, in the county of Borders (21.5 miles, 34.5 km, direction NW)
The delights of Burnmouth belong to when it was a simple fishing harbour where the villagers depended upon the gifts from the sea for their livelihood.
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Nearby travel help

Chathill Station	(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction S)
Alnmouth Station	(15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction S)
Newcastle International Airport	(39.6 miles, 63.7 km, direction S)
New Bridge Street	(43.9 miles, 70.7 km, direction S)
A1(M) Junction 65	(48.9 miles, 78.7 km, direction S)
Edinburgh Airport	(67.9 miles, 109.2 km, direction W)
Bamburgh to London	(290.9 miles, 468.0 km, direction S)

Hotels & Accommodation in Bamburgh

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Bamburgh center
The Victoria Hotel	(0.2 miles, 0.2 km)
The Masons Arms	(10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction S)
Ryecroft Hotel	(12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction W)
Tankerville Arms Hotel	(12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction W)
White Swan Hotel	(13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction S)
Kings Arms Hotel	(15.8 miles, 25.5 km, direction NW)
Marshall Meadows Country House Hotel	(18.1 miles, 29.1 km, direction NW)
The Sun Hotel	(18.5 miles, 29.8 km, direction S)
Tillmouth Park Country House Hotel	(19.0 miles, 30.6 km, direction W)
The Wheatsheaf Restaurant With Rooms	(22.8 miles, 36.8 km, direction W)
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