Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & Northumbria Tour from Edinburgh
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The one-day tour from Edinburgh takes the scenic coastal route to the medieval Kingdom of Northumbria in north-east England, once a center of religious learning and arts. The tour includes visits to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne and the medieval market town of Alnwick, home to the stunning Alnwick Castle, featured in Harry Potter and Downton Abbey.
Visit Holy Island, accessible by a causeway to Lindisfarne village. Admire views of Lindisfarne Castle, explore the Priory ruins, sample Lindisfarne 'Mead,' and enjoy the island's tranquility.
Explore Alnwick's bustling market town and the medieval Alnwick Castle, known as "The Windsor of the North." The castle, home to the Percy family for over 700 years, boasts the spectacular Alnwick Garden, featured in Harry Potter films.
In the afternoon, cross the River Tweed into the historic border town of Coldstream, with a possible stop at Flodden Field, a well-preserved battlefield from 1513
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
Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & Northumbria Tour from Edinburgh