Bamburgh Castle

Seize the day at award-winning Bamburgh Castle, the real Last Kingdom of Bebbanburg. Discover over 3000 years of incredible history, high adventure, exhilarating views and sea air.

Explore the fortress and see historic treasures. Roam through history-steeped land with stories behind every stone. Find fantastical tales of The Last Kingdom, Vikings, knights and dragons and fall in love with legends. Get ready to fulfil your destiny and be crowned King or Queen of the North.

Bamburgh Castle has stood guard above the spectacular Northumberland coastline for over 1,400 years. Spanning nine acres of land on its rocky plateau, Bamburgh Castle is one of the largest inhabited castles in the country.

Well behaved dogs are very welcome at Bamburgh Castle. Please keep your dog on a short lead and accompany them at all times. As well as exploring the grounds, dogs are also welcome in the Victorian Stables and Tack Room Takeaway. If using an extendable lead we kindly request that they are kept locked to a minimum length. Please note there are high walls and sheer drops around the site.

We provide dog bowls across site, if you see one empty please mention this to a member of our team who will be more than happy to top it up.

Only assistance dogs are permitted in the State Rooms, Clock Tower Café and Armstrong and Aviation Museum.