Bamburgh Castle and Lindisfarne Castle are two of Northumberland’s most iconic coastal fortresses, each offering a distinct glimpse into England’s medieval and maritime past and they lie just a few miles apart, connected by breathtaking coastal scenery along the North Sea. Bamburgh Castle, dramatically set atop a volcanic outcrop overlooking the village of Bamburgh, has stood as a symbol of power and resilience for over 1,400 years. Once the royal seat of the Kings of Northumbria, it evolved fro