Bamburgh - A Visitors Guide

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Visible for miles around, Bamburgh is dominated by its imposing castle.

Having been extensively restored, first by Lord Crewe in the 1750's and more recently by the first Lord Armstrong at the end of the 19th century.

It is open to members of the public throughout the year.

St Aidan's church dates back to the 13th Century, replacing the previous wooden building.

The origins date from 635 AD when St Aidan came to Lindisfarne from Iona.

Grace Darling is one of the most famous inhabitants of Bamburgh.

With her father she saved many lives from the wreck of the SS Forfarshire in 1838.

She died from Tuberculosis in 1842, at the early age of 26 and lies at peace in the grounds of St Aidan's church.

Opposite St Aidan's church is the Grace Darling Museum, maintained by the RNLI Heritage Trust.

The newly redeveloped Museum opened to the public on December 18th 2007, with the official opening ceremony being held on March 4th 2008.

This £1.5 million project has taken two years to complete, and features a new frontage, improved access and a more spacious interior with the museum now covering two floors.

The majority of the funding was provided by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), the Northern Rock Foundation, the Foyle Foundation and the Sir James Knott Trust.

As before, the main feature of the museum is the original 21 foot rescue craft, a Northumberland fishing coble rowed by Grace and her father.

The Grace Darling Museum © Andrew Curtis - CCL

The Grace Darling Memorial © Rod Allday - CCL

Bamburgh has one of the finest beaches on the Northumberland Coast, an award-winning beach with a vast expanse of spectacular golden sands.

Photo © Stephen McKay - CCL

The village has gift shops, grocer, butcher, newsagent, plant nursery, restaurants, pubs and a cricket pitch, all within walking distance of the village green, the visitor will find much of interest here.

Photo © Dave Green - CCL

A very enjoyable 21 mile cycle route, both on-road and off-road, commences in Bamburgh.

This, the inland section of the route briefly heads southwest, then progresses south, passing through the hamlets of Burton, Elford, Swinhoe, West Fleetham and Brunton, before reaching the village of Embleton.

The route then heads east and north, on this the coastal section, which is partially off-road and passes through Low Newton by the Sea, Beadnell, Seahouses and finally returning to Bamburgh.

For visitors seeking adventure on the Northumberland Coast,
Boards and Bikes run by Ben Patterson, have available Surfboard, Wetsuit and Bike hire for all the family.

This unique service is tailored made to suit the visitor's requirements, with equipment delivery to your front door, as and when required.

Equipment provided is of the highest quality, Specialized bikes, Billabong wetsuits and various watercraft, all ensuring getting out and about, and having lots of fun and excitement.

Also available is tuition for surfing, cycling, snorkelling, walking and much more.

Bamburgh has a wide variety of holiday accommodation available, including...

Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfast, Self Catering and a nearby Camping / Caravan Site

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