About Grace Darling Museum
Discover the inspiring story of Victorian heroine Grace Darling at this wheelchair-accessible museum on Radcliffe Road, featuring exhibits about her famous 1838 lighthouse rescue that captured the nation's heart.
What's nearby
- St Aidan’s Church, Bamburgh next door
- The Victoria Hotel, Bamburgh next door
- R Carter & Son next door
- The Pantry 200m away
- The Copper Kettle Tea Rooms 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
What a super little museum. So much detail and great information really well presented. Loved the lighthouse model and the story telling. Very informative and really gives you a sense of how it would have been and how brave they all were. We were there at half term and there were great activities for kids. Lots to see so make sure you have at least an hour to spare so you can read everything and take it all in. Worth going upstairs to see the view out towards the church too . Great RNLI shop too and lots of gifts to choose from.
· via Google
If you are partially sighted the lights are so low it's difficult. Pressing buttons lights came on depicting dangerous rocks also the direction Grace and her father took. MUSEUM FREE OR PAY WHAT YOU THINK ITS WORTH. Staff lovely. Lifeboat and museum items on sale in shop. No toilets. 2 mins down road public toilets. No cafe.
· via Google
Fascinating museum with original artifacts from the day of Grace Darling. It also holds the original boat that was used in the rescue as well as the journal kept by Grace's father. The one issue that we had was that we had planned on parking across the street as was mentioned on the website, but the lot was closed. And the street parking was all taken. We ended up in the Pay & Display lot across from the castle. We were fortunate to have arrived early, because as we were returning to the car, there were no open spaces available. This was on a Tuesday in mid-September. So, be sure to have a back-up parking plan when you visit. We found the museum to be well worth climbing the hill from the lot to visit.
· via Google
This museum is not very big but tells story of Grace Darling really well,cobble Grace and her Father rowed that night to rescue 7 survivors is amazing. Really worth visit. No entry fee but donations gratefully accepted. Memorial is in Church across the road.
· via Google
Visitors say this museum is well-presented and informative, featuring many authentic artifacts, including the original boat used in the rescue. They also highlight the free entry, with donations welcomed, and the knowledgeable, helpful staff. Others mention the interactive displays and activities, making it great for children.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Radcliffe Road, Bamburgh, NE69 7AE Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (918 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- No
- Destination
- Bamburgh