Edinburgh: Bamburgh, Northumberland & Alnwick Winter Adventure

Discover the magic this Christmas on our festive one-day tour to visit magnificent Bamburgh Castle. From the 11th November to 3rd January, see it transformed into a festive wonderland, featuring beautifully decorated staterooms and enchanting seasonal displays. Our winter 1-day tour from Edinburgh takes in some of the most spectacular sights of England’s Northumberland coast. Visit the medieval Bamburgh Castle, the market town of Alnwick and its beautiful winter garden, as well as Holy Island, offering views of the spectacular Lindisfarne Priory. Explore the market town of Alnwick and the Castle Garden, hosting a special Christmas Fair on Saturday 21st November, with unique gifts, handmade crafts and festive treats.

1. 1

   Holy Island

   1.3 hours

   Lindisfarne, also known as Holy Island, is a unique island connected to the mainland by a causeway. This leads to the quaint village of Lindisfarne which offers sensational views of the Priory that shares its name. During the winter months, the Priory is closed but we are able to visit the beautiful gardens. The island is also home to monks, who brew the world-famous Lindisfarne ‘Mead’. While you are here, immerse yourself in the peace and tranquility for which the island is renowned. Should it not be possible to visit Holy Island due to the tidal conditions, this tour will visit the picturesque seaside village of St Abbs, named after a Northumberland Princess who was washed ashore in the area following a shipwreck. You might also recognise the village, and its stunning surroundings of rugged coastline and bays from the movie Avengers: Endgame, as it was the filming location for New Asgard.

2. 2

   Alnwick

   1.5 hours

   From here, we will continue down England’s northeast coast towards the bustling market town of Alnwick, home to the magnificent Alnwick Garden (optional extra). Here, you may choose to visit the Garden with its wonderful Grand Cascade and Poison Gardens, or spend your time exploring the charming streets of the town. Whilst in the town, you may also be able to spot Alnwick Castle, famous as a filming location for both Downton Abbey and the Harry Potter film series.

3. 3

   Bamburgh Castle

   1.8 hours

   Our tour returns to head back north, to the impressive medieval Bamburgh Castle (optional extra), dating back to the 5th century. The castle spans nine acres of land and is one of the biggest inhabited castles in the United Kingdom. Its history spans centuries, countless societies, numerous rulers, and many battles, but the impressive stronghold still stands tall today. Spend time at the castle to learn all about its colourful history as well as the many myths, legends and spooky stories associated with the castle. You may also recognise the castle from appearances in film and tv, such as in the latest instalment of the Indiana Jones franchise, The Dial of Destiny.

4. 4

   Coldstream

   20 min

   Refreshment stop

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time.
• Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.

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