BAMBURGH CASTLE

The home of the Armstrong family. The Norman Keep has been the stronghold for nearly nine centuries. This castle was the first to succumb to artillery fire - that of Edward IV. The views from the ramparts are unsurpassed and take in Holy Island, the Farne Islands, one of Northumberland's finest beaches and landwards, the Cheviot Hills.

Access

Directions: 42 miles north of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. 20 miles south of Berwick-upon-Tweed, 6 miles east of Belford by B1432 from A1 at Belford. For details of opening times please refer to the website link shown.