Standing on a rocky outcrop overlooking miles of
beautiful sandy beach, Bamburgh Castle dominates
the Northumbrian landscape. The castle became the passion
of the 1st Baron Armstrong who, in the 1890s, began
its renovation and refurbishment. This love of Bamburgh
was passed down through the family to the late
Lord Armstrong, who personally oversaw the completion of
his ancestor's dream.
Today Bamburgh Castle is still the home of the Armstrong family, and visitors are able to enjoy what has been described as the finest
castle in all England. The public tour includes the magnificent King's Hall, the Cross Hall,
reception rooms, the Bakehouse and Victorian Scullery, as well as the Armoury and
Dungeon. Throughout, these rooms contain a wide range of fine china, porcelain and
glassware, together with paintings, furniture, tapestries, arms and armour.
The Armstrong Museum, occupying the former Laundry Building, is dedicated to the
life and work of the first Lord Armstrong. An inventive engineer, shipbuilder and industrialist,
he left a great legacy to the modern age and Tyneside in particular.
The castle is open daily from mid March to the end of October, between 11am and
5pm, and teas and light refreshments are available from The Clock Tower.
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