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Bamburgh

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About Bamburgh

Bamburgh is worth a stop: 10 minutes from North Sunderland, 48km from Northumberland Dark Sky Park.

Bamburgh is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 279, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bamburgh sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bamburgh to your route.

About Bamburgh

Bamburgh ( BAM-bər-ə) is a village and civil parish on the coast of Northumberland, England. It had a population of 454 in 2001, decreasing to 414 at the 2011 census. Bamburgh was the centre of an independent north Northumbrian territory between 867 and 954. Bamburgh Castle was built by the Normans on the site of an

Read more Anglo-Saxon fort. The Victorian era heroine Grace Darling is buried there. The extensive beach by the village was awarded the Blue Flag rural beach award in 2005. The Bamburgh Dunes, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, stand behind the beach. Bamburgh is popular with holidaymakers and is within the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Where is Bamburgh located?

Bamburgh is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.6065 latitude, -1.7170 longitude.

What is the population of Bamburgh?

Bamburgh has a population of approximately 279 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
279
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.6065, -1.7170

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Bamburgh

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Holy Island (Lindisfarne)

Tidal island accessible only at low tide via a causeway, home to the atmospheric priory ruins where the Lindisfarne Gospels were created.

9 km · about 15 min drive

castle

Alnwick Castle

A medieval castle in Northumberland that doubled as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films, the second largest inhabited castle in England.

21 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Northumberland Dark Sky Park

Europe's largest area of protected dark sky covering 572 square miles, offering some of the best stargazing in England.

48 km · about 55 min drive

museum

Jim Clark Motorsport Museum

Modern museum honoring the two-time F1 World Champion with his trophies, helmets, and an immersive racing experience.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bamburgh.

North Sunderland

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Seahouses

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Belford

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Beadnell

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8 km awayPop. 408

Ellingham

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9 km away

Embleton

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13 km awayPop. 412

Lowick

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17 km awayPop. 373

Doddington

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18 km away

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