Day Trip to Holy Island, Alnwick Castle and Northumbria from Edinburgh
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The first stop of the tour is the 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. You'll spend some time wandering through the ruins of its Priory, sample some of the world-famous Lindisfarne 'Mead' brewed by Monks on the island and enjoy the tranquillity for which the island is renowned.Then, it's time to continue south to the bustling market town of Alnwick, whose greatest building is the medieval Alnwick Castle. You can discover the town centre or explore the castle itself which is considered one of the finest castles in England and was even used in the Harry Potter films. After you've been dazzled by Alnwick, it's time to head north once again where you'll see the River Tweed, the historic border town of Coldstream and Flodden Field. This tour promises to show you some of the star attractions of Scotland and England!
Highlights
- Hop on a bus in Edinburgh and discover Northumbria
- See amazing sites such as Lindisfarne Abbey and Alnwick
- Explore the Scottish wilderness in one day with expert local guides
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
10 hours
Available in English
What's included
- Knowledgeable driver and guide
- Luxury, modern, air-conditioned coach
- Written translations (on request)
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
Where you'll meet
The tour departs from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, outside the NCP Car Park. Check-in opens 15 minutes before the stated departure time and closes 5 minutes before it.
Operated by
Timberbush Tours
Important information
Accessibility:
* Some of the locations may cause accessibility issues due to their geography and architecture. If you are a wheelchair user or have restricted mobility, please contact the local provider
Not allowed:
* Children under 4 years old cannot participate in this tour
Extra fees to be paid on-site:
* Entrances and visits to attractions are optional. Prices are as follows: Alnwick Castle - Adult: £16.50, Child: £9.25; Alnwick Combined Ticket - Adult: £27.50, Child: £9.25; Lindisfarne Priory - Adult: £11.50, Concession: £10.00, Child: £7.00
Know in advance:
* The driver-guide will conduct the tour in English, but written translations of the commentary are available in the following: French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, and Chinese (Mandarin); you can request them from the tour organiser. Contacts can be found in the voucher after booking
* The local operator reserves the right to alter tour itineraries at any time, due to weather conditions, traffic problems, availability of attractions or other such extenuating circumstances beyond their control
* The local operator reserves the right to cancel tours where the minimum number of passengers is not reached
Remember to bring:
* Please bring warm and/or waterproof clothing, wear comfortable walking shoes and take sun-block or a hat for a sunny day
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