Bamburgh Castle will mark the 560th anniversary of an infamous siege with a live jousting tournament this weekend. In 1464, the Northumberland fortress became the first in history to fall to gunpowder ...

There can't be many more magical settings at Christmas than a castle and there surely can't be many more spectacular castles than Bamburgh. So, when it comes to hosting an annual festive attraction it ...

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15:06, Thu, Jul 4, 2024 Updated: 21:33, Tue, Jul 16, 2024 If you are looking for a beach with postcard-perfect views and a castle filled with history, then Northumberland has the answer. Situated in ...

Back in the 15th century, Bamburgh Castle became the first in England to fall to cannon fire. 550 years later, kids will have the chance to fire a much less dangerous projectile at the castle over the ...

A roundhouse thought to date back to the Romano-British period has been unearthed at Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland. Foundations of the 40ft (12m) structure were discovered by volunteers from the ...

The Best 12 Northumberland Castles to Visit We’ve brought you a selection of the best castles in Northumberland. Some of quite stunning in their location and overlook, like Bamburgh Castle, ...

The Northumberland village of Bamburgh has been crowned the UK’s best seaside town for the third year running. This tiny, picturesque place was awarded five stars in a recent Which? poll for its ...