Bamburgh is the ancient capital of Northumbria, located on the North Sea coast, most famous for its extensive, award-winning sandy beaches and magnificent castle that dominates the coastline. A castle was first built here, on a basilt outcrop, in the 5th century by the Saxon monarch and founder of the Northumbria kings, Ida. The settlement was named ‘Bebbanburgh’ after Bebba, the wife of Ida’s grandson Ethelfrith. In exile King Oswald, a convert to Christianity, spent time on the Scottish island of Iona and on regaining the Northumbria throne, he sent to the monastery there for monks to spread the gospel throughout his land. In 635AD, Aidan and Oswald built the kingdoms first church. The Normans rebuilt the castle and the present church in the 11th century after suffering numerous Viking raids. It became the property of the reigning English monarch, Henry II, who added the keep. Subject to several raids by the Scots , it was during the War of the Roses it became the first English castle to be defeated by artillery. After successive governors for over 400 years, the Crown finally granted ownership of the estate and castle to Sir John Forster but was later sold, because of bankruptcy, to the Bishop of Durham. It subsequently was bought and restored by William George Armstrong and remains in the Amstrong family today.
Attraction
Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh Rural Beach
Grace Darling Museum
Camping
Glororum Caravan Park
Waren Caravan Park
Church
Golf Club
Pub and Bar
Bamburgh Castle Hotel
Bamburgh Castle Inn
Lord Crewe Arms Hotel
Restaurant
Bamburgh Castle Hotel
Lord Crewe Arms Hotel
Waren House Hotel
Self-Catering
Places to Stay near Bamburgh
Inglenook Cottage (0.05 miles)
17thC listed cottage, comprising three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen diner, separate dining room and lounge. Has two open fires as well as heating. Outside there is a courtyard area and a fully enclosed garden at ... More | visit websiteVictoria Hotel (0.08 miles)
The Victoria Hotel overlooks the village green in the heart of historic Bamburgh. The village is dominated by a magnificent Castle which has featured in many historical films. Both Holy Island ... More
The Sunningdale (0.13 miles)
The historic village of ... More | visit website
Waren House Hotel (2.04 miles)
Enjoy the rare and natural beauty of a unique corner of this secret kingdom where time stands still and many a castle or monastery bears witness to a bygone age, when this land was torn ... More | visit website
Westfield Farmhouse (2.39 miles)
The Olde School House (2.84 miles)
St Cuthberts House (2.86 miles)
Wyndgrove House (2.91 miles)
Built in the late 1800s, Wyndgrove House is located in a peaceful part of the village of Seahouses, a short walk from the seafront and the harbour. Paul and Donna welcome you to Wyndgrove House, where ... More | visit website
The Links Hotel (3.09 miles)
Purdy Lodge (4.19 miles)
With such a wealth of natural beauty in the area, the Purdy Lodge merely adds the finishing touches of good food and accommodation to your visit to Northumberland. Fine food, ... More
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