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Historic charm meets sustainability in new Bamburgh
hidden treasure
The Bamburgh Walled Garden Café has been successfully
completed in collaboration with the Armstrong family of
Bamburgh and Cragside Estates, bringing a vibrant new
addition to the heart of Bamburgh village. Designed to
complement the area’s year-round tourist trade, the café
offers a welcoming space for visitors and local residents
alike to enjoy.
Developed from an approved planning application by David
and Jane Darcy Architects, the café features a spacious
outdoor terrace, a landscaped garden with a labyrinth and
sensory garden and an adventure playground, all set within
the historic walled garden. The development also includes
a separate area for a Changing Places Toilet.This facility
provides additional equipment and space for people who
are not able to use a standard accessible toilet. The area
includes parking for users of the Changing Places Toilet.
hand in hand with Bamburgh Castle at the other end of the
village. With over 10 million people visiting Northumberland
every year, the café will be a valuable addition to the region’s
visitor experience.”
Sustainability was a key focus in the café’s design,
incorporating photovoltaic panels on the roof, highperformance glazing, and air-source heat pumps. The
structure also utilises bio-based materials such as oak
trusses and larch cladding, ensuring both environmental
ef昀椀ciency and aesthetic harmony with its surroundings.
Bamburgh Walled Garden Café provides a unique and inviting
destination for both locals and visitors, enriching Bamburgh’s
historic charm while supporting its tourism economy. The
café was of昀椀cially opened in April by celebrity chef and TV
personality, North East native ‘Hairy Biker’ Si King.
Nicky Hodgson, Associate Director at JDDK, said: “This is a
hidden gem of a project that will boost tourist trade by sitting
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