Bamburgh, Northumberland

Flower Delivery to Bamburgh with Clare Florist

Described by Janet Street on ITV's Britain's Best View as having a "coastline ravaged by nature and steeped in history," you know you're in for a treat when you come to Bamburgh. The village may be dominated by a striking castle, but the general area is stunningly attractive. With the Northumberland Coast designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surely you will be spoilt for choice with the many wonderful sights the village has to offer.

With such beautiful scenery, Bamburgh makes a great destination for the romantic at heart. There are lots of walking routes that you can take with your partner and who knows what you might see. It could be some Bamburgh flowers or just the beauty of the natural world.

History

Bamburgh Castle is said to be the capital of the Brythonic Kingdom of Bryneich which existed from AD 420 to 547. The castle was taken by invading Angles, led by Ida son of Eoppa, in 547. According to Historia Brittonum, the castle was renamed Bebbanburgh. From then on, it was the capital of the the Anglian Kingdom of Bernicia before it merged with neigbouring Deira in 634. The two realms then united as Northumbria and the capital was moved to York.

Attractions

·    Bamburgh Castle – covering nine acres of land and situated high on a rocky perch above the Northumberland coastline, this castle is one of the largest inhabited ones in the country. Throughout the ages, the castle was constantly attacked and went into a state of disrepair for centuries. That is, until Victorian Industrialist Lord Armstrong bought the property and set out to restore it. The Armstrong family still own the castle to this day and they allow visitors to take a peek and experience the beauty and history of the place.

·    Grace Darling Museum – Grace Darling was the inspiration for the song "Amazing Grace" and this attraction is dedicated to her. She is known for saving lives after the steamship Forfashire ran aground on the rocks of Big Harcar.

·    St Aidan's Church – the church draws tourist attention because Aidan was the Apostle of Nortumbria as well as the apostle of England. This made the church the “mother church” of the Diocese of Newcastle as well as the centre of Christianity in England. Plus, there's an effigy of Grace Darling inside the church and her grave and memorial are outside as well.

Activities

·    Walking – there are great walks when you start in Bamburgh. One such walk is from the village towards the Seahouses which is around three miles. The Seahouses offers lots of opportunities for food and refreshments before heading back. Maybe you'll see some lovely wild flowers in Bamburgh during your walks.

·    Cycling – just like walking, there are different opportunities for cycling in the village. One of the most popular is the route that includes the villages of West Fleetham, Bruntam and Embleton then getting to the coastline through Low Newton and Beadnell.

·    Golfing – there is an 18-hole golf course at the north end of the village with stunning views of beaches, the castle and the village itself.

·    Watersports – the beaches in Bamburgh provide great waves for surfing as well as wonderful views of the castle and the Farne Islands.

If you're staying over for the weekend or for a long holiday in the area, there are some nice accommodation you can choose from. Of course, if it's a romantic getaway, you might as well send flowers to Bamburgh to surprise your date or present it to them while you're having a lovely meal in many of the dining establishments in the village.

If ever you know of someone from the village and would like to send flowers to Bamburgh to congratulate or thank them, you can do so through us. You can choose from our large selection of blooms which fit just any occasion. When you order flowers for delivery to Bamburgh from us, they are guaranteed to get there the next day. So, get in touch with us and put a smile on someone's face!

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