From Edinburgh: ‘Hogwarts’ Alnwick Castle & Northumbria Day Trip
From Edinburgh: ‘Hogwarts’ Alnwick Castle & Northumbria Day Trip
Duration: 9.5 hours (approx.)
9.5 hours (approx.)
Comfortable roundtrip transfers in a A/C Bus
Comfortable roundtrip transfers in a A/C Bus
Access to multilingual audio guide
Access to multilingual audio guide
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Explore Edinburgh with our 'Hogwarts’ Alnwick Castle & Northumbria Day Trip, where you'll start your journey southward from the heart of Scotland to England's border in a minibus. Along this scenic route, be captivated by East Lothian’s dramatic hills and coastlines before reaching Bamburgh for an beautiful photo-op at its historic 5th-century castle. Alternatively, enjoy the tranquil beauty of Lindisfarne Castle on Holy Island as part of your adventure through Northumbria's rich landscapes.
Explore Edinburgh with our 'Hogwarts’ Alnwick Castle & Northumbria Day Trip, where you'll start your journey southward from the heart of Scotland to England's border in a minibus. Along this scenic route, be captivated by East Lothian’s dramatic hills and coastlines before reaching Bamburgh for an beautiful photo-op at its historic 5th-century castle. Alternatively, enjoy the tranquil beauty of Lindisfarne Castle on Holy Island as part of your adventure through Northumbria's rich landscapes.
Drive along the captivating Scottish-English border from Edinburgh, as you head to Alnwick Castle, a key filming location for movies like Harry Potter.
Explore Lindisfarne's tranquillity, then delve into Alnwick Castle's history with an English-speaking guide and multilingual audio guide.
On the way back, visit the town of Coldstream, and also get the chance to see Flodden Field, one of the best-preserved battlefields, if time permits.
With round-trip AC transfers from Edinburgh, enjoy your full-day tour stress-free.
Full-day tour of Alnwick Castle and Northumbria
Round-trip AC coach transfers from Edinburgh
Local English-speaking guide
Audio guide in Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, and Spanish
Woman practicing broomstick flying at Alnwick Castle, England.
First Photo-Op at Bamburgh or Lindisfarne Castle
Begin the adventure as you leave Edinburgh and embark on a journey southward to the border of Scotland and England aboard a minibus. Along the way, be mesmerized by the breathtaking views of East Lothian, featuring a blend of hills and dramatic coastlines. As you arrive in the stunning coastal town of Bamburgh, take a moment to stroll along the picturesque beach and marvel at the spectacular 5th-century Bamburgh Castle perched on a natural throne of volcanic dolerite. Or look forward to the serene setting of Holy Island's Lindisfarne, exploring the ruins of the Priory, where the iconic Lindisfarne Gospels were crafted.
Visit Alnwick Castle or Hogwarts!
In the afternoon, head to the main highlight of the show which is Alnwick Castle. Learn about the popular films and TV shows that have been filmed at this magnificent castle, and feel like a star yourself. Being a favourite spot for the world of cinema, from the famous Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey to the action-packed Transformers: The Last Knight, the castle holds many more mysteries than you'd think! Choose the ticket option with included castle entry to explore many of its rooms. After your time at Alnwick Castle, make your way back over the border into Scotland, passing significant battlefields and hearing stories of the turbulent past of the Scottish/English border to end the tour back in Edinburgh in the early evening.
Two tourists smiling with Alnwick Castle in the background on a day tour from Edinburgh.
Lindisfarne Castle on rocky hill with stone wall, Northumberland coast, England.
Woman practicing broomstick flying at Alnwick Castle, England.
Two tourists smiling with Alnwick Castle in the background on a day tour from Edinburgh.
Lindisfarne Castle on rocky hill with stone wall, Northumberland coast, England.
Flodden Field Monument with surrounding countryside in Northumberland, England.
Accessibility
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The experience is restricted to guests aged 5 and above.
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Collapsible wheelchairs are allowed if accompanied by an assistant for boarding and disembarking.
Private air-conditioned transfer vans parked by a waterfront.
Village Coldstream along River Tweed, Scotland with historic buildings and lush greenery.
Flodden Field Monument with surrounding countryside in Northumberland, England.
Private air-conditioned transfer vans parked by a waterfront.
Village Coldstream along River Tweed, Scotland with historic buildings and lush greenery.
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