Bamburgh was once the capital of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Northumbria.

As you approach this picturesque village your eyes are drawn to the sheer magnificence of Bamburgh Castle. Built in the 11th century by the Normans it towers over the seemingly ‘little’ village below.

Bamburgh Castle was restored at the end of the 19th century by Lord Armstrong, the brilliant Victorian engineer. This castle has been featured in many films such as 'Elizabeth' and 'Ivanhoe' and won a  high accolade in the ITV series 'Best British Views'.

Take some time to stroll around the pretty village of Bamburgh with its quaint local shops and eating places.  Visit the church dedicated to St Aidan who died in 651AD in a wooden shelter beside the first church that stood on this site. Grace Darling, who with her father rescued survivors from the shipwreck of the SS Forfarshire in 1838, is buried in the churchyard. Across the road is the recently restored RNLI Grace Darling museum dedicated to her memory.

The wide sandy beaches and dunes below Bamburgh Castle are easily accessible -   perfect for that leisurely walk, romantic picnic, or, perhaps kite-flying, surfing and horse-riding.