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, you will meet in Edinburgh city centre, board a luxury coach, and head south into northeast England via a scenic coastal route with views of the rugged landscape. The first stop will be Holy Island, connected to Lindisfarne by a tidal causeway, a pilgrimage destination since the Middle Ages. You can explore the ruins of the Priory and ancient Castle, and sample the famous mead brewed by monks.

Next, you will continue to Alnwick, known for its market town atmosphere and home to the 11th-century Alnwick Castle. Here, you can stroll around the town centre or explore the castle complex and elegant gardens, which include the Grand Cascade. The grounds were also used as a filming location in Harry Potter.

Later, you will head north to Coldstream, near the English-Scottish border. If time permits, you will stop at Flodden Field, the site of the 1513 battle. The return to Edinburgh is expected around 6:15 pm.

Entrance to Castles

This tour does not include entrance fees, allowing you to tailor your itinerary with optional extras:

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 it is recommended to bring cash for entry fees.

Important Information

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