Bamburgh is a small North Sea village known for its majestic medieval castle standing on a basalt rock. There is also a sandy beach and a part of the beautiful coast, which is perfect for long walks.
Although today Bamburgh is only a small tourist center, it was one of the most important centers of power in England in the days before the Normandy invasion. It was the seat of the kings of Northumbria, which experienced its greatest prosperity between the 6th and 9th centuries.
The origins of Bamburgh Castle, the greatest attraction of the town, are connected with the Kingdom of Northumbria. The first stronghold was destroyed by the Vikings in the 10th century, and a new fortress was built by the Normans. Throughout the Middle Ages, a trade and craft settlement developed at the castle. In the 12th century, the church of St. Aidan that still exists today. Grace Darling, a local heroine who participated in rescue operations at sea, was buried in the church cemetery in the 19th century. There is also the Grace Darling Museum in the city.
In the 17th century, Bamburgh Castle slowly fell into disrepair. Its fortunes were reversed in the 19th century when the ruins were bought and rebuilt by industrialist William Armstrong. To this day, the stronghold remains in the hands of his descendants and is open to the public. Below the castle is one of the most beautiful beaches in the North of England, Bamburgh Beach, which has been awarded many times for its cleanliness and perfect conditions for relaxation.
