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

Begin your day by meeting in central Edinburgh and boarding a luxury coach to travel south into northeast England. Your route includes scenic coastal views of the rugged landscape.

The first stop is Holy Island, with a history dating back to the 6th century, connected to Lindisfarne by a tidal causeway. Here, you can explore the ruins of the Priory, the ancient Castle, and sample traditional mead brewed by monks.

Next, head south to Alnwick, a historic market town featuring the 11th-century Alnwick Castle. You will have time to stroll around the town center or explore the castle complex and elegant gardens, including the Grand Cascade, which was a filming location for Harry Potter.

Afterward, you'll return north, crossing the River Tweed into Coldstream on the English-Scottish border. If time permits, a stop at Flodden Field, site of the 1513 battle, may be included.

You will return to Edinburgh around 6:15 pm.

Entrance to Castles

This tour does not include entrance fees to castles and gardens, allowing you to choose optional extras:

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

Note that some attractions do not accept credit cards; bringing cash is recommended.

Important Information

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