Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland is North East England's Large Visitor Attraction of the Year, representing the historic Last Kingdom of Bebbanburg with over 3000 years of history spanning Vikings, knights, and the Anglo-Saxon period. Located on the Northumberland coast with exhilarating sea views and air, the fortress opens daily 10am-5pm and offers guided exploration of historic treasures, interactive experiences including coronation ceremonies, dog-friendly facilities, and regular programming through their events section. The castle also supports weddings, maintains a walled garden, offers nearby holiday accommodations, and welcomes filming and photoshoots by arrangement.