From Edinburgh: Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & Northumbria
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Driver-guide
- Transportation in a modern air-conditioned bus
- Digital written translations
- Live commentary
- Entry to Alnwick Castle & Gardens (optional extra)
- Entry to Lindisfarne Priory (optional extra)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Restrooms on board
- Driver-guide
- Transportation in a modern air-conditioned bus
- Digital written translations
- Live commentary
- Entry to Alnwick Castle & Gardens (optional extra)
- Entry to Lindisfarne Priory (optional extra)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Restrooms on board
Join a day trip from Edinburgh to the medieval kingdom of Northumbria in North-East England. Visit Lindisfarne, once the most important center of religious learning in the British Isles. Explore the market town of Alnwick and its castle where scenes from Harry Potter and Downton Abbey were filmed. Meet your guide, hop on a bus, and make your way to your first stop, Holy Island, connected to the mainland by a causeway that leads into the quaint island village of Lindisfarne. Soak in stunning views of Lindisfarne Castle dating back to 1550. Spend time wandering through the ruins of its Priory where the Lindisfarne Gospels were produced. Sample some of the world-famous Lindisfarne ‘mead’ brewed by monks on the island, and enjoy the tranquility for which the island is renowned.
Continue south passing Bamburgh, the ancient capital of Northumbria, then on to the bustling market town of Alnwick, whose greatest building is the medieval Alnwick Castle. Enjoy time in the town center or visit the castle complex which was home to the Percy Family for over 700 years. If you decide to visit the castle, step into the unexpected in the Alnwick Garden with its Grand Cascade fountain and Poison Gardens. The castle grounds were also used in the TV series Downton Abbey and the Harry Potter films.
In the mid-afternoon, begin the drive north to cross the River Tweed and back into Scotland at the historic border town of Coldstream. If time permits, stop at Flodden Field, the scene of the infamous battle of 1513, which ended in victory for the English and the death of James IV, King of Scots.
- Experience the Grand Cascade at Alnwick Gardens and their poison gardens!
- Explore the historic town of Alnwick
- Sample the famous 'Lindisfarne Mead', brewed by the monks on Holy Island.
- Visit famous filming locations from Downton Abbey and Harry Potter
- Visit the beautiful Alnwick Castle, known as the "Windsor of the North".
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not suitable for
- Children under 4 years
- Wheelchair users
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed
- Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
Know before you go
- Collapsible lightweight wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated, provided the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them in boarding and disembarking
- The tour itinerary is subject to the tidal timetable at Holy Island. To ensure safe access to the island, the order of the itinerary may occasionally be reversed
- Unfortunately, children under 4 years old are not permitted on this tour
