Holy Island & Alnwick Castle Day Trip

Discover the Medieval Kingdom of Northumbria: explore the ruined castles, quaint villages and wild coastline of North-East England on this day trip from Edinburgh.

Holy Island & Alnwick Castle Day Trip

On the morning of your activity, meet in Edinburgh's city centre before boarding a luxury coach. Your journey will take you south through the scenic coastal route into northeast England.

The first stop will be Holy Island, with a history dating back to the 6th century. Connected to the village of Lindisfarne by a tidal causeway, this site has been a pilgrimage destination since the Middle Ages. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the ruins of the Priory, the ancient Castle, and taste the traditional mead brewed by monks.

Next, head to Alnwick, a lively market town housing the 11th-century Alnwick Castle. Here, you can stroll around the town or explore the Medieval castle complex and its gardens, including the Grand Cascade. The grounds were used as a filming location in Harry Potter.

Later, return north, crossing the River Tweed into Coldstream, on the English-Scottish border. If time permits, visit the well-preserved Flodden Field, the site of the 1513 battle that resulted in the death of James IV, King of Scots.

You’ll return to Edinburgh around 6:15 pm.

Entrance to Castles

This tour does not include entrance fees to the castles and gardens, allowing you to tailor your itinerary. Entrance fees are as follows:

Lindisfarne Priory: 6.30GBP adults, 5.70GBP concessions, 3.80GBP childrenLindisfarne Castle: 7.30GBP adults, 3.60GBP childrenAlnwick Castle: 12GBP adults, 6GBP childrenAlnwick Gardens: 9.80GBP adults, 4GBP childrenAlnwick Castle & Gardens: 21GBP adults, 9GBP children

Note that some attractions do not accept credit cards, so bring cash for the options you choose.

Important Information

The itinerary is subject to modification based on the tidal timetable at Lindisfarne. On 24th June and 10th July, Lindisfarne will not be accessible due to tides, and Bamburgh Castle will be included instead.