What is the history of Bamburgh Castle?
Bamburgh Castle is a castle on the northeast coast of England, by the village of Bamburgh in Northumberland. It is a Grade I listed building. The site was originally the location of a Celtic Brittonic fort known as Din Guarie and may have been the capital of the kingdom of Bernicia from its foundation in c. 420 to 547.
What to do in Bamburgh?
Shop artisan Northumberland crafts, clothing, food and drink including our new Bamburgh Castle beers and famous homemade fudge for a keepsake of your visit or to give as the perfect gift. Dogs on leads are welcome within the castle grounds, Armstrong & Aviation Museum, Tack Room Café and Victorian Stables. Travel through centuries of history.
How big is Bamburgh Beach in the UK?
Come and explore our extraordinary grounds and staterooms which cover nine, glorious acres of the UK’s best-loved coastline, 150 feet above magnificent Bamburgh Beach. Visit the real Last Kingdom of Bebbanburg and discover the battles, rebellions and secrets stretching back thousands of years.
What are the air quality levels at Bamburgh Castle?
Air quality levels at Bamburgh Castle are excellent due to the absence of industrial sources in the region. Sound levels near the north–south road passing by Bamburgh Castle are in the range of 59 to 63 dBA in the daytime ( Northumberland Sound Mapping Study, Northumberland, England, June 2003).
How did Bebbanburh Castle get its name?
The castle was briefly retaken by the Britons from his son Hussa during the war of 590 before being relieved later the same year. In c. 600, Hussa’s successor Æthelfrith passed it on to his wife Bebba, from whom the early name Bebbanburh was derived. The Vikings destroyed the original fortification in 993.
Why is Bamborough Castle a Grade 1 listed property?
During the Second World War, pillboxes were established in the sand dunes to protect the castle and surrounding area from German invasion and, in 1944, a Royal Navy corvette was named HMS Bamborough Castle after the castle. The castle still remains in the ownership of the Armstrong family. After the War, the castle became a Grade I Listed property.