- Bamburgh Lighthouse is in Northumberland, England.
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About Bamburgh Lighthouse
Bamburgh Lighthouse is a small steel-framed tower on the sweeping Northumberland coast, overlooked by the dramatic silhouette of Bamburgh Castle. It is one of the youngest Trinity House lighthouses and remains fully operational.
The story of Bamburgh Lighthouse
Built in 1910, Bamburgh was one of the last lighthouses to be constructed by Trinity House, commissioned to guide vessels along the dangerous Northumberland coast and around the Farne Islands. The steel-framed tower was automated from an early stage and has never been permanently manned by resident keepers. It remains operational today, its white light flashing from the dunes above Bamburgh castle in a coastline rich with maritime history.
Visiting with care
The lighthouse sits on the beach-side dunes and is easily reached on foot from Bamburgh village or the castle car park. The long sandy beach and views to the Farne Islands make it a favourite for photographers, especially at sunset when the castle stands behind the tower.
Interesting facts
- One of the last lighthouses built by Trinity House, completed in 1910.
- It has never been permanently manned by resident keepers.
- Stands on the dunes below the famous Bamburgh Castle.
- Its white light guides shipping along the Northumberland coast.
Getting there
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