Grace Darling

Grace Darling is a famous heroine from the Victorian era.

Grace was born in Bamburgh, and lived with her father in a lighthouse. Here you can watch the story and explore the Grace Darling fact file.

Oil painting portrait of Grace Darling

The Grace Darling Story

The Steamer SS Forfarshire struggling with the Northumberland stormy sea

Watch the Grace Darling story, and find out how she rescued the sailors from the shipwreck.

Grace Darling Learning Resources

screenshot showing the Grace Darling whiteboard activity

Lesson plans
Interactive whiteboard activity

Grace Darling Fact File

Scroll showing facts about Graces Life

Read all about Grace and how she became famous.

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