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The Christmas Kingdom at Bamburgh Castle

First look at this year's Christmas Kingdom at Bamburgh Castle

Mandy Bryson making a prop for Bamburgh Castle's Enchanted Kingdom. Picture: Charlotte Graham

Countdown on for castle's Christmas extravaganza

Spooktacular activities and attractions galore at Bamburgh Castle during half-term.

Spooktacular features at castle this Halloween

The route includes some of England's most haunted destinations.

Spooky Halloween road trip for the North East of England

Bamburgh from Stag Rock.

Explore the Whin Sill at Bamburgh on next geo-walk

Charlotte Lloyd Webber at Bamburgh Castle.

Festive theme unveiled for Bamburgh Castle’s celebrated Christmas Kingdom

A dog-sitting service at Bamburgh Castle has proved popular.

Dog-sitting service proves a hit at Bamburgh Castle

A Sunday funday is being held in Bamburgh by Northumberland Dog Rescue.

Sunday funday to raise funds for Northumberland Dog Rescue

Bamburgh Castle visitors with volunteers

Bamburgh Castle dog-sitting service gets the tail wag of approval

Looking from Church Hill across to Alnmouth. Picture by Jane Coltman

Village hotel the perfect base for enjoying laid-back luxury on the coast

Francis Watson-Armstrong, owner of Bamburgh Castle.

Castle unleashes paw-some new service for four-legged visitors
Bamburgh Castle has come up with a pawsome way to make four-legged visitors welcome – while raising funds for its charity of the year – Northumberland Dog Rescue.

Bellshill Tower is a three-bedroom detached house with stunning views in a rural setting.

Three-bedroom home near Belford overlooking Bamburgh Castle on the market

Each participant had a minimum of £250 to raise in order to take part. Photo submitted by Macmillan.

In pictures: Thousands took part in the Northumberland Mighty Hike 2023

Charlotte Watson at the finish of the Northumberland Coastal Mighty Hike 2023 staged in front of Bamburgh Castle on Saturday 15 July 2023. (Photo submitted by Macmillan).

Mixed emotions for first person to cross Coastal Mighty Hike finish line

Bamburgh Castle's Claire Watson-Armstrong presents Indiana Jones fan Kit Matthews with a signed photo of Harrison Ford.

Indiana Jones fan gets signed photo from Harrison Ford thanks to castle team

The Lords Taverners and The Wooden Spoon teams line up before the match. Picture: Owen Humphreys

Charities bowled over by stars' generosity

The start line of this year's Castles and Islands Challenge. Picture: Samantha Scott

Runners and sailors go island hopping

The painting raffled in aid of Chameleon Buddies.

Stunning painting finds a new home after being raffled for charity

Bamburgh Castle cricket ground will host a charity game featuring several sports stars. Picture: Northumberland Cricket Board

Stars go in to bat for charity

Northumberland Dog Rescue volunteers.

Northumberland Dog Rescue appeal for more volunteers

Bamburgh beach was ranked as one of the most dog friendly. Picture: Kojirou Sasaki via Unsplash

Northumberland beach ranked as one of the most dog-friendly

Finlay Allan, 14, took five wickets for one run for Bamburgh Castle against Ponteland. Picture: Bamburgh Castle CC

Teenage bowler has opposition stumped

A busy harbour on fete day. Picture: Seahouses RNLI

Crowds descend on Seahouses for annual lifeboat fete

Northumberland Tourism Fair will be taking place in Willowburn Sports and Leisure Centre.

Key exhibitors for Northumberland Tourism Fair revealed

Ragnar crowning the King or Queen of the North at Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland (photo: Stuart Boulton)

Bamburgh Castle reveals a Coronation Weekend fit for a King

A portrait of King Charles was created on Bamburgh beach. Picture: Soul2Sand

King Charles portrait created on Bamburgh beach

Bamburgh village.

Bamburgh retains crown of UK's best seaside destination

Celebrations for staff at the Lord Crewe in Bamburgh.

Awards success for Bamburgh hotel
After reopening less than one year ago, the Lord Crewe in Bamburgh has picked up three awards following an AA inspection.

Seahouses inshore lifeboat. Picture: RNLI

Coastguard and lifeboat crews called out after two incidents

Lots of great (and some not-so-great) movies were filmed in Northumberland

13 recent movies with scenes filmed in Northumberland

Karen Larkin with two of the main character costumes from the Netflix series The Last Kingdom.

The Last Kingdom exhibition at Bamburgh Castle proves a hit

Alexander Dreymon as Uhtred of Bebbanburg. Picture: Carnival

Props and costumes from The Last Kingdom to go on display in Bamburgh

Karen Larkin, visitor services manager at Bamburgh Castle.

Jobs up for grabs at Bamburgh Castle

The clock on the north-west corner of Bamburgh Castle is set to be repaired.

Historic clock on Bamburgh Castle to be restored

Galbraith

Quirky home with views towards Bamburgh Castle yours for whopping price

The Northumberland Dog Rescue team braved the sea at Bamburgh beach.

Northumberland Dog Rescue team make a splash

Savills

Coastal manor house in the shadow of Bamburgh Castle up for sale

The Twelve Days of Christmas at Bamburgh Castle. Photograph: Stuart Boulton

Win five pairs of tickets to 12 Days of Christmas at Bamburgh Castle

RNLI coxswain Keith Slater, mechanic Graeme Trotter and helmsman Tim Stienlet, with children of Seahouses Primary School.

RNLI crew call into school with a plastic sheep

Remembrance in Bamburgh.

Remembrance service held in Bamburgh

The 12 Days of Christmas at Bamburgh Castle

See inside the spectacular 12 Days of Christmas display at Bamburgh Castle

Blacketts Apartments, Bamburgh

Bamburgh apartment set to go under the hammer at auction

Last year's Christmas Kingdom event at Bamburgh Castle.

Castle temporarily closed to keep festive transformation under wraps

TV chef John Torode, centre, with Bamburgh Castle owners Claire and Francis Watson-Armstrong.

TV chef John Torode visits Bamburgh Castle

St Aidans, Front Street, Bamburgh.

13 pictures of stunning house with glorious view of Bamburgh Castle
House renovations don’t come much bigger and better than this.

Ford and Etal's scarycrow trail returns over the half-term holiday.

Halloween thrills in store over half term at visitor attractions

Artist Deepa Mann-Kler with pupils from Seahouses Primary School.

Illuminated sheep light up Bamburgh Castle

The new terrace at the Bamburgh Castle Inn (photo: Tracey Bloxham)

Views to drink inn: Unique renovation for landmark Northumberland pub

The Book of Condolence at Bamburgh Castle.

Tributes paid to Queen Elizabeth II at Bamburgh Castle

Father Christmas at Bamburgh Castle (photo: Phil Punton)

Leap into Bamburgh Castle this Christmas

Christmas at Bamburgh Castle. Photograph: Stuart Boulton.

Bamburgh Castle unveils Christmas theme for 2022

An impression of how the play park could look.

New play park with pirate ship planned in Bamburgh

Cinema goers at the open air screening of Billy Elliott in the grounds of Bamburgh Castle. Photograph: Stuart Boulton

Audiences enjoy blockbuster films at Bamburgh Castle

Robert Lundgren aka Ragan the Viking at Bamburgh Castle

Destiny is all at Bamburgh Castle this summer

Open air film night at Bamburgh Castle. Photograph: Stuart Boulton.

Win tickets to screenings of Billy Elliot, Mamma Mia and more at Bamburgh Castle