Bamburgh Holidays

Bamburgh is steeped in history, and is the ideal destination for those in search of a holiday in the beautiful Northumbrian countryside. Stay in a self-catering coastal caravan and spend your days exploring the wonderful scenery.   Once the capital of Northumberland, Bamburgh is famous for Bamburgh Castle, which dates back to Norman times. Set high above the Northumbrian coastline on a rocky plateau, the land has been settled since prehistoric times and during the Roman conquest was an important part of the Roman beacon defence system. By the 6^th century it was the site of an imposing castle. Badly damaged during the Wars of the Roses, it has since been rebuilt several times and nowadays is open to the public.  Bamburgh is also famous as the birthplace of Grace Darling, who was born at her grandfather’s cottage close by St Aidan’s church, where she is now buried. The Grace Darling Museum is based in Bamburgh and is part of the RNLI Heritage Trust.

 

Experience the Northumbrian coastline and its award-winning beaches on a cheap caravan holiday in Bamburgh. The seashore comprises miles of award-winning golden sandy beaches, where you can swim, sunbathe, or walk all the way to Seahouses, a lively harbour and fishing town renowned for its fish and chips. From here you can take boat trips to the nearby Farne Islands, the most famous of which is of course the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, where St Aidan founded his monastery in the 7^th century. Today the island attracts many visitors, not only for its priory, Lindisfarne Castle and St Cuthbert’s church, but also the plethora of rare birds as well as grey seals.

 

If you fancy an activity holiday in the UK, then you could hardly be better placed than Bamburgh, where you can choose from a huge range of activities. Whether you opt for a walking holiday through the stunning Northumbrian countryside, select one of many cycling routes or focus on a water sports holiday – canoeing, kayaking or angling, your choices are many. Bamburgh Dunes are designated part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and Bamburgh itself is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Those looking for a golfing holiday could do no better than stay at Bamburgh, with around seven golf courses in close vicinity.