Museums · North East England
Bamburgh Castle Aviation Artefacts Museum
In or near Bamburgh.
Bamburgh Castle Aviation Artefacts Museum — museum in Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Chathill · 8.0 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bamburgh Castle Aviation Artefacts Museum is a museum in central Scotland. The site is within the Northumberland Coast National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Chathill, about 8.0 km away. Postcode area NE69.
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Official information
Bamburgh Castle is a historic fortress located in Northumberland, offering visitors a glimpse into over 3000 years of history. Guests can explore the castle's various rooms, exhibitions, and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding area.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bamburgh Dunes SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bamburgh Castle Aviation Artefacts Museum is located in Bamburgh, central Scotland. The museum is situated within the designated areas of the Bamburgh Dunes SSSI and Northumberland Shore SSSI, as well as the Northumberland Coast AONB.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6090, -1.7106
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Bamburgh
- Postcode
- NE69 7DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Phone
- +44(0)1668 214208
- Nearest railway station
- Chathill — 8 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed 9–13 Nov
- Official site
- www.bamburghcastle.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q113001392 (CC0)
- commons: Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah Mk.X from Airspeed Oxford -L4597- (38869506515).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bamburgh Castle Aviation Artefacts Museum?
- Bamburgh Castle Aviation Artefacts Museum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE69 7DF), in the parish of Bamburgh.
- What is Bamburgh Castle Aviation Artefacts Museum?
- Bamburgh Castle Aviation Artefacts Museum — museum in Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland, England, UK.
- How do I get to Bamburgh Castle Aviation Artefacts Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Chathill, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE69 7DF.
- Is Bamburgh Castle Aviation Artefacts Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Bamburgh Castle Aviation Artefacts Museum is part of the Bamburgh Dunes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Bamburgh Castle Aviation Artefacts Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE69 7DF. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.