St Aidan’s Church, Bamburgh — Attraction in Bamburgh

What an exceptional church, easy to see why both Simon Jenkins and John Betjeman rate it so highly. Overlooking the sea and with a large graveyard that includes the memorial to Grace Darling. Her original monument effigy is inside the church, and also a charming stained glass window to her. Don't miss the excellent little St Aidan's Crypt (separate outside entrance) and the video presentation. There are a remarkable number of different guidebooks on the church which is a reflection of just how much there is to see in this church. Well worth spending...

Great church, so much history and spirituality in one place. Loved the crypt, and the interesting presentation about the history of people buried down there. However the highlight surely is the direct link to Saint Aidan including the beam he died against in the roof.He is the man behind so much of this area having founded Lindisfarne just across the way. They is also the last resting place of Grace Starling and memorial to...

Church founded by Aidan and still active parish church for Bamburgh. Ancient walls and windows and historic artifacts inside. Graveyard includes both the grave and memorial to Grace Darling commemorated in museum opposite the church. Story of the church and it's history inside the building. Quiet atmosphere and sense of many generations of worshippers having...