Holy Island, Alnwick Castle and Northumberland Tour from Edinburgh

Itinerary
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Stop At: Lindisfarne Priory, England

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

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lindisfarne Castle, TD15 2SH England

Our first stop is 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, (which dates back to 1550).

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Flodden Battlefield, Off the A697 Rd Branxton, Cornhill on Tweed England

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Alnwick Castle Greenwell Lane, Alnwick NE66 1NQ England

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.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes