Tours and Tickets to Experience Bamburgh Castle

There are many different ways to experience Bamburgh Castle. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours and trips available right now:

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Adult admission for Bamburgh Castle is £18.75. Children ages 5-16 can enter for half price, and younger children enter for free. Note that the castle prefers cashless payments, so bring a credit or debit card if you plan to pay at the door.

The state rooms of Bamburgh Castle feature fine art and medieval relics, which offer a glimpse of the castle’s glory days and are among the standout sights. Look for ceramics and antique furniture, accompanied by small information plaques that summarize their history and offer background information.

Bamburgh Castle inspired “The Last Kingdom” book series, with the castle being the original home of the protagonist Uhtred. The books were later adapted for a Netflix series, and some of the battle scenes in the third series were filmed on Bamburgh Beach with the castle in the background.

Yes, 45-minute guided tours happen when the castle is open, usually in the morning. Contact the castle directly in advance if you have a group of 15 or more. Along with standard tours, there are also “The Last Kingdom” tours and Viking School workshops on select days throughout the year.

Bamburgh Castle is usually open seven days a week, between 10am and 4pm, except for January's weekend-only entry. The last admission is always at 3pm. In the holiday season, from early November through January 5, watch for a festive installation when the castle is busier than usual.