Holy Island & Alnwick Castle Day Trip

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

Holy Island & Alnwick Castle Day Trip

The day begins in Edinburgh city centre, where you will board a luxury coach heading south into northeast England. The route features scenic coastal views of the rugged landscape.

Your first stop is Holy Island, with a history dating back to the 6th century. Connected to Lindisfarne by a tidal causeway, it has been a pilgrimage destination since the Middle Ages. Here, you can explore the Priory, the ancient Castle, and sample the famous mead brewed by monks.

Next, you'll head to Alnwick, a lively market town, famous for the 11th-century Alnwick Castle. You will have time to stroll around the town center or explore the castle complex and its gardens, including the Grand Cascade, which was a filming location for Harry Potter.

On your return, you will cross the River Tweed into Coldstream, a historic town on the English-Scottish border. If time permits, a stop at the well-preserved Flodden Field, site of the 1513 battle where King James IV of Scots died, will be included.

At the end of the day, you will arrive back in Edinburgh around 6:15 pm.

Entrance to Castles

This tour does not include entrance fees to the castles and gardens. You will have the option to pay for the following attractions:

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

Some attractions do not accept credit cards; it is recommended to bring cash for the attractions you wish to visit.

Important Information

The tour itinerary is subject to modification based on the tidal timetable at Lindisfarne. On June 24 and July 10, you will not be able to visit Lindisfarne due to tides, and Bamburgh Castle will be visited instead.