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 Scotland and England with this day trip starting in Edinburgh, where you'll journey southward to experience both Bamburgh Castle on its dramatic volcanic dolerite perch and Lindisfarne Castle's serene setting. Along the way, enjoy mesmerizing views of East Lothian’s hills and coastlines before reaching the stunning coastal town of Bamburgh for a photo-op at this 5th-century landmark. This tour offers an exciting adventure through two historic sites in one day.
Explore Scotland and England with this day trip starting in Edinburgh, where you'll journey southward to experience both Bamburgh Castle on its dramatic volcanic dolerite perch and Lindisfarne Castle's serene setting. Along the way, enjoy mesmerizing views of East Lothian’s hills and coastlines before reaching the stunning coastal town of Bamburgh for a photo-op at this 5th-century landmark. This tour offers an exciting adventure through two historic sites in one day.
Alnwick Castle, a key filming location for Harry Potter movies, awaits as you drive along the fascinating Scottish-English border starting in Edinburgh.
An English-speaking guide and multilingual audio options enhance your exploration of Lindisfarne's tranquillity before delving into Alnwick Castle's history.
During your return journey from Coldstream town to Edinburgh, if time allows, view Flodden Field—a well-preserved battlefield.
Enjoy a easy full-day tour with round-trip AC transfers starting and ending in Edinburgh.
Entry to Alnwick Castle with a full-day tour of Northumbria
Coach transfers for the round trip from Edinburgh included
A local guide who speaks English provided during the tour
Audio guides available in Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, and Spanish
Individual Costs
Woman practicing broomstick flying at Alnwick Castle, England.
Your Experience
The adventure starts as you depart from Edinburgh on a minibus journey heading south towards the Scotland-England border. The route offers stunning views of East Lothian, characterized by its hills and dramatic coastlines. Upon reaching Bamburgh's coastal charm, enjoy strolling along its picturesque beach while admiring the 5th-century Bamburgh Castle set atop volcanic dolerite.
Alternatively, explore Holy Island’s Lindisfarne, where you can wander through Priory ruins and discover the origins of the renowned Lindisfarne Gospels. Your first photo opportunity awaits at either Bamburgh or Lindisfarne Castle as part of this full-day tour from Edinburgh to Alnwick.
Explore Alnwick Castle
In the afternoon, your visit will lead you to Alnwick Castle—often dubbed "Hogwarts" due to its frequent appearances in films and TV shows. This iconic location has been a backdrop for Harry Potter movies, Downton Abbey episodes, and even Transformers: The Last Knight.
Choose an option that includes castle entry tickets, allowing you access to explore various rooms filled with stories from the world of cinema. As your tour concludes in Edinburgh early evening, travel back over the border into Scotland, passing historical battlefields while learning about its rich Scottish-English history.
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 Information
- This tour is designed exclusively for participants aged five years or older.
You may bring collapsible wheelchairs, provided you have an assistant to help with boarding and disembarking from the coach.
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.
Book your tour in advance if visiting during peak season to ensure availability and avoid disappointment.
If you plan on seeing multiple attractions, consider starting with Alnwick Castle since it's a key filming location for Harry Potter enthusiasts.
To make the most of your visit, download the audio guide before arriving; available in Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, and Spanish to enhance your experience.
If you have time after visiting Alnwick Castle, head over to Flodden Field for a glimpse into one of Britain's best-preserved battlefields on your way back through Coldstream.
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