Day Trip to Holy Island, Alnwick Castle and Northumbria from Edinburgh
Excursions & day trips

Day Trip to Holy Island, Alnwick Castle and Northumbria from Edinburgh

4.5/5
Excellent
Based on 16 reviews
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£52.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Flexible
Do this because
  • Hop on a bus in Edinburgh and discover Northumbria
  • See amazing sites such as Lindisfarne Abbey and Alnwick
  • Explore the Scottish wilderness in one day with expert local guides
What to expect

The first stop of the tour is the Holy Island, connected to the mainland by a causeway which leads into the quaint island village of Lindisfarne, from where there are stunning views of Lindisfarne Castle. You'll spend some time wandering through the ruins of its Priory, sample some of the world-famous Lindisfarne 'Mead' brewed by Monks on the island and enjoy the tranquillity for which the island is renowned.

Then, it's time to continue south to the bustling market town of Alnwick, whose greatest building is the medieval Alnwick Castle. You can discover the town centre or explore the castle itself which is considered one of the finest castles in England and was even used in the Harry Potter films.

After you've been dazzled by Alnwick, it's time to head north once again where you'll see the River Tweed, the historic border town of Coldstream and Flodden Field. This tour promises to show you some of the star attractions of Scotland and England!

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What's included
  • check Knowledgeable driver and guide
  • check Luxury, modern, air-conditioned coach
  • check Written translations (on request)
What's not included
  • x_not_included Entrance to attractions such as: Alnwick Castle, Alnwick Gardens, Lindisfarne Priory
  • x_not_included Food and drink
Where

521-523 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PE

Meeting point:
The tour departs outside the green Ensign Ewart pub in Edinburgh.
What to remember

Not suitable for:

  • Unfortunately, children under the age of 4 are not permitted on this tour

Know in advance:

  • Please be at the departure point 15 minutes prior to departure
  • This tour only runs in English, but digital translations are available in Italian, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese

Remember to bring:

  • Please bring warm and/or waterproof clothing and take a sun-block or a hat for sunny days
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Provider
Timberbush Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.5/5

Based on 16 reviews from verified customers

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  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - July 2024

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    We had a good trip. More time at Lindesfarne so we could walk to the priory and explore the town would have made the trip ideal.

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - July 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Alister was awesome. Enjoyed Alnwick Castle.

  • Hedwig

    From United States of America - June 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Henriet

    From United States of America - May 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Super leuke dagtrip. We hadden een geweldige gids mee (Paul Santa), die op een leuke manier de historie vertelde over de plekken waar we langs kwamen ...

  • Anonymous

    - March 2018

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Je suis une cliente fidèle, j'apprécie la facilité de réservation et le fait de pouvoir organiser mon voyage à l'avance

  • Anonymous

    - March 2018

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Una visita obligatoria, no decepciona!

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