Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.602, -1.724 |
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| OS grid ref: | NU 17 34 |
| Population: | 279 |
| Dialling code: | 01668 |
Bamburgh is a coastal parish in Northumberland, England, dominated by the basalt promontory crowned by Bamburgh Castle. Its long sandy beach and sweeping views over the North Sea towards the Farne Islands and Holy Island make it a popular destination, while the village retains a quiet fishing and farming character.
The area has deep historic roots - the castle site was a centre of power in early medieval Northumbria and the parish church, St Aidan's Church, reflects that long heritage - but today the local economy depends largely on tourism, small-scale agriculture and crafts, with wildlife watching, archaeology and independent galleries and cafés adding cultural interest beyond what its small population might suggest.
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