Itinerary
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Pass By: Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve, TD15 2SP England
Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve protects a stretch of coastline, including the dunes of Lindisfarne (Holy Island).
Stop At: Lindisfarne Priory Museum Church Lane, TD15 2RX England
During your time on Holy Island (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes) you will have time to visit Lindisfarne Priory (entrance at own expense).
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Lindisfarne Castle, TD15 2SH England
During your time on Holy Island (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes) you will enjoy wonderful views to Lindisfarne Castle. If you choose to make a short visit, entrance will be at your own expense.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Pass By: Bamburgh Castle Bamburgh, Bamburgh NE69 7DF England
Enjoy views over to Bamburgh Castle from Holy Island.
Pass By: Farne Islands, NE68 7YT England
Enjoy views to the Farne Islands from Holy Island.
Stop At: Alnwick Castle, Alnwick NE66 1NQ England
Arriving at Alnwick Castle around lunchtime you’ll stop here for a minimum of two-and-a-half hours. This amazing castle, one of Europe’s finest, has been the centre of many historical events – from bloodthirsty battles between the Scots and English to the intrigue of the Guy Fawkes plot. Its sumptuous setting and exquisite architecture has famously been used as a filming location, including the Harry Potter movies (Hogwarts) and Downton Abbey. Visit the new Downton Abbey exhibition featuring costumes, photography and props from the series and enjoy ‘Harry Spotter Tours’, revisiting some of your favourite scenes. Next door to the castle is the world-renowned Alnwick Garden, several acres of beautiful parks, woodland walks and the Poison Garden.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: The Alnwick Garden, Denwick Lane, Alnwick NE66 1YU England
During our stop at Alnwick Castle (minimum 2.5 hours) you will also have time to visit the world-renowned Alnwick Garden; several acres of beautiful parks, woodland walks and the Poison Garden.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Northumberland National Park, Hexham NE46 1BS England
The return home takes you through beautiful Border country and Northumberland National Park. We will stop for refreshments and to stretch legs along the way.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Coldstream, Coldstream, Scottish Borders, Scotland
We stop for refreshments and an opportunity to admire the beautiful rolling landscape which nestles between two historic and proud nations.
Duration: 30 minutes