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

Edinburgh: Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & Kingdom of Northumbria

By Timberbush Tours
9.2 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$123 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
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.

Activity location

  • Lindisfarne Priory
    • Lindisfarne Priory Museum Church Lane
    • TD15 2RX, Northumberland, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 9 Castle Terrace
    • 9 Castle Terrace
    • EH1 2EL, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Holy Island, Alnwick Castle & The Kingdom of Northumbria from Edinburgh
  • Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes9h 30m
    9h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:45 am
Price details
AU$122.97 x 1 AdultAU$122.97
Total
Price is AU$122.97
Until Mon, 31 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive commentary on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedKnowledgeable driver-guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAttraction Tickets
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBathroom on board
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedWiFi on board

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 4 years old.
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.
  • 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.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
  • Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time.
  • Due to tide times on the following dates this tour will not be visiting Holy Island: 26th September, 25th October, 26th October
  • Customers do not need to pre-book admission tickets to optional extras. These can be purchased during the tour from the driver-guide and are not included in the price of the tour.
  • Our coaches do not have bathrooms. However, frequent comfort breaks are included at stops with bathrooms.
  • Please note: from 3rd December 2024 our Edinburgh tours will depart from NCP Castle Terrace, EH1 2EW.

Activity itinerary

Lindisfarne Priory
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
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 Due to tide times on the following dates this tour will not be visiting Holy Island: 16th May, 31st May, 14th June, 15th June, 30th June, 14th July, 28th August, 26th September, 25th October, 26th October
Alnwick Castle
  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.
Flodden Battlefield
  • 15m
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESLindisfarne Priory
    • Lindisfarne Priory Museum Church Lane
    • TD15 2RX, Northumberland, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE9 Castle Terrace
    • 9 Castle Terrace
    • EH1 2EL, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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