- Open
- £19.95 adult · £10 child
- Dogs in the grounds
- Parking on site, paid
- Private owner
Quick answer
Bamburgh Castle is an intact castle near Bamburgh, Northumberland, in private ownership. Adult tickets cost £19.95. Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside. There is a paid car park on site.
Bamburgh Castle opening times
- Mon 12 10:0017:00
- Tue 13 10:0017:00
- Today Wed 14 10:0017:00
- Thu 15 10:0017:00
- Fri 16 10:0017:00
- Sat 17 10:0017:00
- Sun 18 10:0017:00
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main season 2026 (13 February to 8 November) | 13 Feb to 8 Nov | Daily | 10:00 to 17:00 | 16:00 |
Bamburgh Castle tickets and prices
| Ticket | On the day |
|---|---|
| Adult | £19.95 |
| Child | £10 |
| Family | £58.50 |
Getting to Bamburgh Castle and parking
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- Address
- NE69 7DF
- Parking
- Car park on site, paid. £6 per day, not included in admission; card only. Free shuttle buggy from the car park up the hill. Glebe car park in the village (£6/day, open to end of September); council car park opposite the castle (not run by the castle).
- By train
- Railway station is 5 miles away.
- Public transport
- The castle says it can be reached by public transport using the East Coast Main Line and the local bus service.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Partly- Welcome: in the grounds.
- Not allowed: inside the buildings.
- Leads: dogs must be kept on a lead.
- Welcome on a short lead in the grounds, Victorian Stables and Tack Room Takeaway; only assistance dogs in State Rooms, Clock Tower Café and museum.
Accessibility
Partly step-free- Step-free: in parts of the site.
- Paths and surfaces: Castle on a volcanic outcrop up a hill (shuttle buggy from car park); first five State Rooms reachable by wheelchair via ramp; many steps beyond the King's Hall; shop and tea room not wheelchair accessible.
- Accessible toilet: yes.
Food and facilities
- Toilets Yes
- Café Yes
- Shop Yes
- Baby changing Yes
- Guided tours Yes
What to see at Bamburgh Castle
- 01
Dungeon
Prison cells or a dungeon.
- 02
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
- 03
Views
Notable views from the site.
- 04
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
- 05
Chapel
A chapel inside the castle.
- 06
Wall walk
A walkway along the top of the walls.
Photos
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Jeffpmcdonald · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source -
Andybell137 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source
Castles near Bamburgh Castle
- Lindisfarne Castle 5.0 mi
- Dunstanburgh Castle 9.4 mi
- Chillingham Castle 9.5 mi
- Alnwick Castle 13.4 mi
FAQs
How much does it cost to visit Bamburgh Castle?
Adult tickets cost £19.95.
Where do you park at Bamburgh Castle?
There is a paid car park on site. Glebe car park in the village (£6/day, open to end of September); council car park opposite the castle (not run by the castle).
When is Bamburgh Castle open?
In the main season 2026 (13 february to 8 november) season it opens every day from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Can you take a dog to Bamburgh Castle?
Dogs on a lead are welcome in the grounds but not inside.
Sources
- Page on bamburghcastle.com
- Page on bamburghcastle.com
- Page on bamburghcastle.com
- Page on historicengland.org.uk
- Wikidata
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