BAMBURGH CASTLE

An 11th century motte & bailey castle was erected on a Roman and Saxon site on the Northumbrian coast. The keep was added in the mid 12th century. It was ruinous by the 18th century but has been restored over the last 200 years and is now one of the most impressives castles in the country.

Open May to October.


Photo © Terry Walsh



Directions
On the coast off the B1340, 5 miles south west of Holy Isle.


Photo Ian Brereton