Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh Castle is a Norman castle in Bamburgh, Northumberland, England, and a filming location for Mary, Queen of Scots (1971), Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) and The Last Kingdom (2015-2022) among other productions. Dating to the 12th century, it was designed by C. J. Ferguson, and is Grade I listed. It has also been depicted in video games and art.

Location: Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh, Bamburgh, Northumberland, England

Verified facts

• Located in Bamburgh, Bamburgh
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0807, SRC-0808
• Built in 12th century
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0807, SRC-0808
• Designed by C. J. Ferguson
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0807, SRC-0808
• Architectural style: Norman
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0807, SRC-0807, SRC-3095
• Historic designation: Grade I listed
  confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0807, SRC-0808, SRC-4534
• Appeared in Mary, Queen of Scots (movie, 1971)
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0809, SRC-0810
• Appeared in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (movie, 2023)
  confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3460, SRC-3461, SRC-3977
• Appeared in The Last Kingdom (tv, 2015-2022)
  confidence 70/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0808, SRC-3462, SRC-4207, SRC-4535
• Appeared in Becket (movie, 1964)
  confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0808, SRC-3465, SRC-3977
• Appeared in Macbeth (movie, 1971)
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0808, SRC-3465, SRC-3978, SRC-0809
• Appeared in The Devils (movie, 1971)
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0808, SRC-3465, SRC-3979, SRC-0809
• Appeared in Ivanhoe (movie, 1982)
  confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0808, SRC-3465, SRC-4207
• Appeared in Robin of Sherwood (tv, 1984-1986)
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0808, SRC-3465, SRC-0809
• Appeared in Elizabeth (movie, 1998)
  confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0808, SRC-3465, SRC-4207
• Appeared in Macbeth (movie, 2015)
  confidence 70/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0808, SRC-3465, SRC-4209, SRC-4207
• Appeared in Huntingtower (movie, 1927)
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0809, SRC-0808
• Appeared in Transformers: The Last Knight (movie, 2017)
  confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0809, SRC-4319, SRC-4207
• Appeared in The BFG (movie, 2016)
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0809, SRC-4207
• Appeared in The Tempest (movie, 1979)
  confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4536, SRC-4537, SRC-0809, SRC-7475
• Appeared in Most Haunted (tv, 2006)
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-0808, SRC-4540, SRC-7476, SRC-7477, SRC-8760
• Appeared in Time Team (tv, 2011)
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-0808, SRC-4541, SRC-7478, SRC-7479, SRC-8761

Also depicted in

Cultural depictions beyond film and television — art, games and other media.

• Depicted in Forza Horizon 4 (video game, 2018)
  confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3463, SRC-3464, SRC-4208
• Depicted in Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland (watercolour by Thomas Girtin) (artwork, 1799)
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-4538, SRC-4539

Evidence & sources

• SRC-0807 — Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh — Historic England (1280155) via British Listed Buildings (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0808 — Bamburgh Castle — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0809 — Filming & photoshoots — Bamburgh Castle (official) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0810 — Filming Locations for Mary, Queen of Scots (1971) — Movie-Locations.com (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3095 — Historic UK — Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3460 — Lucasfilm — Filming Locations of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3461 — Bamburgh Castle — Bamburgh Castle features in new Indiana Jones movie (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3462 — Virgin Media — Where was The Last Kingdom filmed? (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3463 — Windows Central — Forza Horizon 4 House List: Locations and Prices (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3464 — GTPlanet — GTPlanet's Guide to Forza Horizon 4's Twelve Houses and Properties (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3465 — Bamburgh Castle — Filming & photoshoots (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3977 — britannica.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3978 — movie-locations.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3979 — movie-locations.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4207 — visitengland.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4208 — pcgamer.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4209 — wearecreative.uk (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4319 — visitnorthumberland.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4534 — Bamburgh Castle (The Gatehouse Record) — Gatehouse Gazetteer (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4535 — Trainline — The Last Kingdom filming locations in the UK and Hungary (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4536 — Star and Shadow Cinema — The Tempest + Discussion (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4537 — We Are Cult — When I Waked, I Cried to Dream Again: Derek Jarman's 'The Tempest' (1979) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4538 — Tate (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4539 — Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art – Thomas Girtin: The Art of Watercolour catalogue (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4540 — TVmaze — Most Haunted 8×13: Bamburgh Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4541 — Bamburgh Research Project Blog — Time Team (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4815 — Bamburgh Castle (official site) (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4816 — Wikivoyage (Tier 3, travel_guide; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5131 — NewcastleGateshead (Tier 3, directory; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7475 — Celluloid Wicker Man — Alchemical Magic in Derek Jarman's The Tempest (1979) (Tier 3, film essay/blog; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7476 — IMDb — Most Haunted "Bamburgh Castle" (2006) filming locations (Tier 3, database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7477 — Metacritic — Most Haunted Season 8, Episode 13: Bamburgh Castle (Tier 3, database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7478 — IMDb — Time Team "Bamburgh, Northumberland" (2011) (Tier 3, database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7479 — TV Guide — Time Team Season 18 (2011) episode guide (Tier 3, database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8760 — TheTVDB — Most Haunted, Season 8 episode list (S08E13 Bamburgh Castle) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-8761 — TheTVDB — Time Team: "Bamburgh, Northumberland – Castle of the Saxon Kings" (aired 24 Apr 2011) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Becket filmed?

Bamburgh Castle, in Bamburgh, Northumberland, is a real-world filming location used for Becket. This property has also appeared on screen in Elizabeth, Huntingtower, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Ivanhoe.

Where was Elizabeth filmed?

Bamburgh Castle, in Bamburgh, Northumberland, is a real-world filming location used for Elizabeth. This property has also appeared on screen in Becket, Huntingtower, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Ivanhoe.

Where was Huntingtower filmed?

Bamburgh Castle, in Bamburgh, Northumberland, is a real-world filming location used for Huntingtower. This property has also appeared on screen in Becket, Elizabeth, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Ivanhoe.

Where was Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny filmed?

Bamburgh Castle, in Bamburgh, Northumberland, is a real-world filming location used for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. This property has also appeared on screen in Becket, Elizabeth, Huntingtower, Ivanhoe.

Can you visit Bamburgh Castle?

Yes — Bamburgh Castle is open to the public. Hours: Open 10am-5pm, last admission 4pm; open year-round (closed 9-10 July 2026). Admission: Summer rate (25 Jun-1 Sep 2026): Adult £17.46, Child (5-16) £8.75; standard Adult £19.95, Child £10.00. Under-5s free. Annual passes available. Cashless/card only.

Who designed Bamburgh Castle?

Bamburgh Castle was designed by C. J. Ferguson.

Where is Bamburgh Castle located?

Bamburgh Castle is located in Bamburgh, Northumberland.