Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & Northumbria Tour from Edinburgh
- Explore the stunning Alnwick Castle, often called the "Windsor of the North"
- Taste the renowned 'Lindisfarne Mead,' crafted by monks on Holy Island
- Witness the Grand Cascade and intriguing Poison Gardens at Alnwick Gardens
What to expect
Embark on a one-day tour from Edinburgh to Northumbria, once a medieval hub of art and learning. Visit the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, accessible by a tidal causeway, to explore Priory ruins, sample Lindisfarne 'Mead,' and enjoy serene island views. Admire Alnwick, a bustling market town home to the Percy family’s Alnwick Castle, famously featured in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. Don’t miss the spectacular Alnwick Garden. In the afternoon, cross the River Tweed into Coldstream, a historic border town, with an optional visit to Flodden Field, the site of a key 1513 battle.
Reviews
The tour guide named Neil is very accommodating and a very good story teller. Unforgettable experience with this tour. Expect the best if you book this tour. It's a must when you are in Edinburgh.
It was a very thoughtful excursion! In one day we visited 3 castles: Alnwick, Lindisfarne Castle and Bamburgh castle. The bus was comfortable and the travel was fast (tour guide: Shug) ✨️
The tour guide's explanation was very detailed and he shared the history of Scotland along the way. The scenery along the way was beautiful, the weather was good, the castle was very spectacular, and the gardens inside were even more fascinating. I really enjoyed the whole day's journey.
it was an amazing tour. David was a fantastic guide with good knowledge of the locations. He also share some history.
Our driver, Adam, provided an excellent tour! He was very knowledgeable, expertly explaining Scottish history and the background of the attractions, and offered helpful advice for maximizing our experience. His passion was evident, and we thoroughly enjoyed the trip and his selection of Scottish music. The trip allowed ample time at each location; we especially loved Alnwick Castle—being Harry Potter fans!
What can I say other than I absolutely loved this tour. When issues came up and I missed my initial booking due to heavy medical issues, the Timerbush tour team assisted me and allowed me to attend the day after. On the day of the tour, Wendi (the tour guide) was genuinely amazing. She was kind, helpful, funny and a tour guide who talks to you as if it is an actual conversation, she is not just saying out facts.
the tourguide is very kind, entertaining, and provide informative information about history of england and Scotland. the place also beautiful and amazing view.
Our driver and guide David had good knowledge of scottish history which he shared with good humours. A great day we had.
Jada was a great driver and had lots of interesting stories to tell. We had plenty of time in Alnwick.
i love it! everything was organized well
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