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Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh, Bamburgh NE69 7DF, England
+44(0)1668 214515
Ranked #1 of 4 attractions in Bamburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 145 Reviews
Type: Castles
Description: Restored in the 1750's by Lord Crewe, this dramatic castle sits on an outcrop on the edge of the North Sea.
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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW via mobile

The whole location, village, beach and of course the castle are amazing. The ticket price is rather expensive and you have to pay for parking on top. The castle it's self is very interesting and well explained and has staff on hand to answer any questions. There are plenty of artists and rooms to explore. The castle also has a... More

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Somersham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Brilliant place to visit. Excellant views. Very interesting.

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england
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

first time to the castle , fortunate to have fantastic weather and very informative guide called sue who was very friendly and encouraged to return.very good value

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Woking, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

fantastic castle and shoreline.lovely clean sandy beaches.totally unspoilt.a great place to stay as there are numerous beautiful places nearby.

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Bamburgh_Castle, Manager at Bamburgh Castle, responded to this review
25 May 2012

What a fantastic accolade, thank you very much and the beaches are beautiful. Cheers Chris More

Locust Grove, Virginia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

It was within walking distance from our hotel but they do have a car park, minimal cost. The grounds are nice but with the flower garden had been better taken care of.

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Bamburgh_Castle, Manager at Bamburgh Castle, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Thanks for the great score! There are three great hotels in the village and lots of nice B & B's. Not sure about the flower garden.. we don't have one! We used to try and grow flowers up here but the high winds just kill them. Cheers Chris More

England
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

The setting for Bamburgh Castle is fabulous, on one side it looks over the sea and on the other it looks over a lovely village. There is a steep slope on the approach to the castle but it is very interesting inside, lots of family photos and creaking floors. You get the benefit of a marvellous view over towards the... More

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Bamburgh_Castle, Manager at Bamburgh Castle, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Thanks for a great review our elevated position does give us a great vantage point. Thought I'd mention that the cafeteria is in the old library which was converted in 1900 from a previous 1700 corn store. So whilst not as old as the Keep still pretty aged! We like to think we provide a variety of stock in our... More

Buckinghamshire
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We left visiting the castle for a wet day. Well the day was wet and the wind was howling and we decided to walk up from the village. Entering the ticket office somewhat wet I had imagined my troubles were over but unfortunately there is quite a lot of open air between there and the keep entrance. The interior is... More

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Bamburgh_Castle, Manager at Bamburgh Castle, responded to this review
22 May 2012

Thanks for such glowing feedback, we've had some pretty miserable weather this year so to see reports like this is fantastic. The hardback book is designed exactly for bed side and coffee tables for going round on the day we have an excellent handbook for a £1. Regards Chris More

Northumberland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

What a wonderful sight - this massive fortress standing high above the sea. Well worth the visit. Also the Grace Darling Museum nearby

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Bamburgh_Castle, Manager at Bamburgh Castle, responded to this review
22 May 2012

So pleased you thought we were worth it, all the staff put alot of effort in. We agree about the Grace darling Museum a brilliant attraction and just over the road a superb Norman church with her memorial in. Regards Chris More

Peterborough
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Magnificent castle in stunning location. Do not miss this attraction!!

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Bamburgh_Castle, Manager at Bamburgh Castle, responded to this review
22 May 2012

Thanks for the accolade and the reccomendation gald you enjoyed it. Regards Chris More

derby
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Fabulous views from the castle walls and a very interesting hour spent.Don't bother with the guide book as everything is labelled and there is a copy of the book in each room

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Bamburgh_Castle, Manager at Bamburgh Castle, responded to this review
14 May 2012

We agree about the views, wonderful and glad that you feel we are value for money. There are three copies of 'The Book' in the castle, this a souvenir book and not a handbook. The Handbook and Audio tell you so much more about the history and the people as the labels only refer to the artefacts. Give it a... More

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