🏨 Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & The Kingdom of Northumbria from Edinburgh Activity

Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & The Kingdom of Northumbria from Edinburgh

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 9 hours

Departs: Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Explore the scenic coastal route between Edinburgh and the ancient kingdom of Northumbria. Visit Alnwick Castle, see Holy Island, taste some Mead brewed by monks and explore the magnificent poison gardens at Alnwick.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Local guide

What's Not Included

Attraction Tickets

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 4 - 16
ADULT: Age: 17 - 59
SENIOR: Age: 60 - 99

Additional Info

Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time.
Service animals allowed

Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time.
Service animals allowed

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers

What To Expect

Lindisfarne Priory

Spend time wandering through the ruins of its Priory where the magnificent Lindisfarne Gospels were produced, sample some of the world-famous Lindisfarne 'Mead' brewed by Monks on the island, and enjoy the tranquillity for which the island is renowned

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Lindisfarne Castle

Our first stop is 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, (which dates back to 1550).

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Flodden Battlefield

If time permits during this journey there will be a stop at Flodden Field, one of the best preserved battlefields in Northern Europe and scene of the infamous battle of 1513 which ended in victory for the English and the death of James IV, King of Scots.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alnwick Castle

We continue south on to the bustling market town of Alnwick, whose greatest building is the medieval Alnwick Castle*. Enjoy time in the town centre or remain at the castle complex where there is something for everyone. Home of the Percy Family for over 700 years, Alnwick Castle is considered one of the finest castles in England and proudly known as “The Windsor of the North”. Visitors can step into the unexpected in the spectacular Alnwick Garden, with its wonderful Grand Cascade and Poison Gardens. It's grounds were also used in the Harry Potter films.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

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