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Ahoy Academy! Pirate School — Bamburgh Castle

Children join Cap'n Polly No-Beard for pirate challenges including anchor-hoisting, cannonball-firing, plank-walking, and navigation skills.

Monday, 29 June 202610:00 AM - 3:00 PMBamburgh Castle, Bamburgh, NE69 7DFIncluded with castle admissionby Bamburgh Castle

About This Event

Cap'n Polly No-Beard is recruiting new pirates at Bamburgh Castle! Children can try their hand at anchor-hoisting, cannonball-firing, plank-walking, and compass navigation in this fun, interactive activity set against the stunning backdrop of one of Northumberland's finest castles. Included with standard castle admission — no extra charge. The activity runs outdoors but moves indoors in poor weather. Also running on 30 June.

Weather for Monday 29 June

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24% chance of rain

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