Bamburgh
Built-up area in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.608, -1.718 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NU 17 35 |
| Population: | 279 |
| Dialling code: | 01668 |
Bamburgh is a small coastal village on the north-east shore of Northumberland in England, set beneath the commanding keep of Bamburgh Castle and overlooking the North Sea. The village sits on a long, sandy beach and forms part of the rugged Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a magnet for walkers, birdwatchers and surfers as well as anyone after dramatic coastal views.
Historically the site was an important royal stronghold in the early medieval kingdom of Northumbria and the castle that dominates the skyline was heavily restored in the 19th century; it now houses significant collections and draws much of the local tourist economy. Today Bamburgh retains a small, seasonal community with fishing, hospitality and heritage tourism at its heart, while village events and a strong sense of local identity keep it more than just a day‑trip destination.
Postcode districts covering Bamburgh
Most populated places nearby
- Berwick-upon-Tweed 16.1 miles25.8 km
Neighbouring places
- North Sunderland Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Seahouses and North Sunderland Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Adderstone with Lucker Parish 4.4 miles7 km
- Belford Built-up area 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Middleton Parish 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Beadnell Built-up area 5 miles8 km
- Ellingham Parish 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Holy Island Parish 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Newton-by-the-Sea Parish 7 miles11.3 km
- Chatton Parish 8 miles12.8 km
- Embleton Built-up area 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Chillingham Parish 9 miles14.5 km
Example postcodes in Bamburgh
NE69 7BB, NE69 7DB, NE69 7BX, NE69 7BW, NE69 7BG, NE69 7BS, NE69 7DD, NE69 7BP, NE69 7AB … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 39.5 miles63.5 km
- Edinburgh Airport 68.5 miles110.2 km
- Chathill 5 miles8 km
- Alnmouth Railway Station 15.3 miles24.5 km
Hotels near Bamburgh Ad
- The Victoria Hotel 3 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Beach House Hotel 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Sunningdale Hotel 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Beadnell Towers Hotel 5 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Links Lets 2 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Craster Arms Hotel in Beadnell 4 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Purdy Lodge 4 4.1 miles6.7 km
- The Bamburgh Castle Inn - the Inn Collection Group 3 3.1 miles5 km
- Doxford Hall Hotel & Spa 4 6.6 miles10.7 km
- The Tempus at Charlton Hall Estate 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
Local points of interest
- Newham Bog National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Holy Island Harbour Harbour 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Lindisfarne Priory Archaeological site 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Lindisfarne museum Museum 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Fowberry Tower Estate 9.3 miles15 km
- Haggerston Castle Estate 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Dunstanburgh Castle Archaeological site 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Lilburn Tower Estate 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Cocklawburn Beach Beach 12.4 miles20 km
- Longhoughton Beach Beach 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Ewart Park Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Hulne Park Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km