Bamburgh Castle Clock Tower, Northumberland is now a holiday rental 

This is one sure-fire way to feel like royalty. Holidaymakers can now rent a newly opened and restored apartment within the medieval Clock Tower of  Bamburgh Castle, which has played host to a succession of monarchs and has blockbuster views of the stunning Northumberland coast to Holy Island from its lofty position 150ft up on … Read more

Remains of a 2,000-year-old Roman roundhouse unearthed at Bamburgh Castle

Archaeologists digging in the grounds of Bamburgh Castle have discovered the remains of a roundhouse which dates back to the end of the Roman era.  The remnants of the building indicate it could be up to 65 feet (20 metres) in diameter and likely belonged to a member of society of relative importance.  Excavators working … Read more

Weary of your local park? Then strike out along England’s unrivalled coast from Bamburgh to Deal

We should be proud of our coastline. It’s the envy of many other countries, not just for its varied landscapes and seascapes but because of our right to roam. What’s more, next year the England Coast Path aims to join the gaps between the long-distance footpaths, as well as improve existing trails.  It’s been a … Read more

Skeletons buried near Bamburgh Castle belonged to people who had travelled across the British isles

Britain was a fractious nation in the 7th Century AD, still looking for stability several centuries after the collapse of the Roman empire.  At this point, various kings ruled over different regions of land and many languages and religions dominated certain locales.  The exact date of the church is not known, but it is though … Read more