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Radcliffe Road
Bamburgh
Northumberland
NE69 7AE

Tel: +44 01668 214910

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  • VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
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  • Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010

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Type: Museum

Grace Darling was 22 years old when she risked her life in an open boat to help the survivors of the wrecked SS Forfarshire on 7 September 1838. With her father, she rowed for over a mile through raging seas to reach them. The courage that Grace and her family showed on that day is now legendary.
Grace was the media celebrity of her day. She was celebrated internationally and was showered with honours, including the RNLI's Silver Medal for Gallantry. The museum, first established in 1938, has been rebuilt and now includes the famous rescue coble, Grace's dresses, letters and family belongings and a cornucopia of commemorative ware. Her story and that of her family are retold using modern audio visual presentations and a model of Longstone.
The museum offers:
a learning and community room for research and events;
exciting new exhibitions;
access for all.

Admission to museum free but donations to RNLI gratefully accepted.

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£2.75 per ticket type
Child/concession£1.75 per ticket type
Family£7.25 per ticket type

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

2010 High Season (02/04/2010 - 31/10/2010)
DayTimes
Monday10:0017:00
Tuesday10:0017:00
Wednesday10:0017:00
Thursday10:0017:00
Friday10:0017:00
Saturday10:0017:00
Sunday10:0017:00
BankHoliday10:0017:00
2010 Low Season (01/11/2010 - 31/12/2010)
DayTimes
Tuesday10:0016:00
Wednesday10:0016:00
Thursday10:0016:00
Friday10:0016:00
Saturday10:0016:00
Sunday10:0016:00

Road Directions

Northbound on the A1 turn off at Adderstone services, follow B1341 to Bamburgh, or southbound take the B1342.
Or, B1340 coastal road takes you into Bamburgh.

Public Transport Directions

Bus: Arriva 500, 401 and the 501 from Alnwick and Berwick www.arriva.co.uk/northeast or call 0870 608 2 608.
Train: Mainline route is at Newcastle, regular service into Berwick and Alnmouth. 08457 222333/ 08457 484 950 www.nationalrail.co.uk.

Facilities

Provider Features

  • Indoor Attraction
  • Village Location

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - Fully accessible for wheelchair users; lift to first floor.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Ramp / Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors - From 2007

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (charge) - Council operated car park in the village.
  • Parking (free) - Some parking in village centre.

Payment Methods

  • Approx length of visit - 45 minutes
  • Blue Badge Guides admitted free
  • Booking essential
  • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook. Groups larger than 30 can be split into two groups. Pre-booking is preferred.
  • Max group size - 30
  • Min group size - 10
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free

Provider Facilities

  • Conference facilities - Small meeting room for up to 30 people.
  • Event Venue
  • Toilets - Nearest toilets in the village, approx 50 yards away.

Target Markets

  • Marketed Towards Children
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted - Please pre-book your group
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals - Please pre-book your group

Attraction Facilities

  • Education Groups Min - 10
  • Educational Groups Max - 40