Alnwick Castle & The Borders
Visit the Borders and Alnwick Castle, spend time in picturesque Bamburgh village.
Check In Time: 8:00
Departure Time: 8:15
Return Time: 17:30
Last Updated: 30/04/2026 14:54:19 by Io Meinhard
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| 4 | Description Headline | Visit the Borders and Alnwick Castle, spend time in picturesque Bamburgh village. | ||
| 5 | Description Short | Combine movie magic and historic wonder on this Scottish Borders and Alnwick Castle tour from Edinburgh. You will visit the picturesque seaside village of Bamburgh and have the chance to visit 5th century Bamburgh Castle, sitting dramatically above the beautiful beach. Another highlight of the day is Alnwick Castle. This historic gem represents royal splendour and was a key filming location for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. Lose yourself in tales of the past, and the enchantment of it all, on this journey between the border of Scotland and England. | ||
| 6 | Description | Combine movie magic and historic wonder on this Scottish Borders and Alnwick Castle tour from Edinburgh. You will visit the picturesque seaside village of Bamburgh and have the chance to visit 5th century Bamburgh Castle, sitting dramatically above the beautiful beach. Another highlight of the day is Alnwick Castle. This historic gem represents royal splendour and was a key filming location for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. Lose yourself in tales of the past, and the enchantment of it all, on this journey between the border of Scotland and England. | ||
| 7 | Web Url | https://www.highlandexplorertours.com/1-day-tours/alnwick-castle-the-borders | ||
| 8 | Start Location | 60 High Street, EH1 1TB, Edinburgh | Long: -3.186111 | Lat: 55.950264 |
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| 10 | End City | 60 High Street, EH1 1TB, Edinburgh | Long: -3.186111 | Lat: 55.950264 |
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Itinerary
Name: Alnwick Castle And The Borders
Short Description: Our Alnwick Castle tour departs from Edinburgh in the morning, making its way south towards the Scottish Borders. On the way to England, you will see the gently rolling hills and dramatic coastlines of East Lothian. Our first stop is the beautiful coastal village of Bamburgh. Take a stroll to the stunning beach or enjoy an optional visit to the dramatic 5th century Bamburgh Castle sitting on a natural throne of volcanic rock. In the afternoon, we will meet the star of the show, Alnwick Castle AKA Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from the Harry Potter movies. There is lots to do here; admire large stately rooms and beautiful architecture, explore the spectacular castle grounds, or learn a little about the popular films and TV shows that have been filmed here. After spending time in Alnwick, we make our way back over the border and into Scotland. On our drive home we’ll entertain you with tales of the turbulent past before arriving into Edinburgh early evening.
Description: Our Alnwick Castle tour departs from Edinburgh in the morning, making its way south towards the Scottish Borders. On the way to England, you will see the gently rolling hills and dramatic coastlines of East Lothian. Our first stop is the beautiful coastal village of Bamburgh. Take a stroll to the stunning beach or enjoy an optional visit to the dramatic 5th century Bamburgh Castle sitting on a natural throne of volcanic rock. In the afternoon, we will meet the star of the show, Alnwick Castle AKA Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from the Harry Potter movies. There is lots to do here; admire large stately rooms and beautiful architecture, explore the spectacular castle grounds, or learn a little about the popular films and TV shows that have been filmed here. After spending time in Alnwick, we make our way back over the border and into Scotland. On our drive home we’ll entertain you with tales of the turbulent past before arriving into Edinburgh early evening.
Highlights
- Alnwick Castle(Alnwick)
- Bamburgh Castle(Bamburgh)
Inclusions
Item 1: Passionate Local Guide
Item 2: Live Commentary & Storytelling in English
Item 3: Small Group Tour
Item 4: Foreign Language Audio Guides Available
Item 5: Audio guide links will be provided after booking. Please download over WiFi and bring your own headphones
Item 6: Full Refund if Cancelled More Than 24 Hours in Advance
Highlights
Name: Alnwick Castle
NameShort: Alnwick Castle
Alnwick Castle, AKA 'Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry', is one of the most impressive castles in Northumberland. The 14th century stronghold is a popular filming location; most famously in Harry Potter. Admire the vast gardens and elaborate staterooms, or book in for a broomstick training session.
Alnwick Castle, AKA 'Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry', is one of the most impressive castles in Northumberland. The 14th century stronghold is a popular filming location; most famously in Harry Potter. Admire the vast gardens and elaborate staterooms, or book in for a broomstick training session.
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Name: Bamburgh Village
NameShort: Bamburgh Village
Bamburgh village, nestled on England's Northumberland coast, offers a charming retreat with beautiful views of the North Sea. Wander its cobbled streets or relax on the sandy shores of Bamburgh Beach. Don't miss the chance to sample local delights from one of the quaint shops for a wee taste of village life.
Bamburgh village, nestled on England's Northumberland coast, offers a charming retreat with beautiful views of the North Sea. Wander its cobbled streets or relax on the sandy shores of Bamburgh Beach. Don't miss the chance to sample local delights from one of the quaint shops for a wee taste of village life.
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Name: Bamburgh Castle
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Bamburgh Castle is a striking defence structure, which overlooks the sleepy village of Bamburgh and its sweeping sand dunes. If the castle’s walls could tell tales, they would speak of vicious Viking raids, ancient kings and the Norman influence.
Bamburgh Castle is a striking defence structure, which overlooks the sleepy village of Bamburgh and its sweeping sand dunes. If the castle’s walls could tell tales, they would speak of vicious Viking raids, ancient kings and the Norman influence.
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Name: Small Group Tour
NameShort: Small Group Tour
Small groups, big adventures! Our small group tours offer an intimate, relaxed way to explore while you soak up Scotland's magic. Please note that, due to vehicle availability, there may be instances where this tour operates on a larger bus.
Small groups, big adventures! Our small group tours offer an intimate, relaxed way to explore while you soak up Scotland's magic. Please note that, due to vehicle availability, there may be instances where this tour operates on a larger bus.
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Exterior of Alnwick Castle with majestic stone walls resembling school of Hogwarts from Harry Potter
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Exterior view of Bamburgh Castle's impressive stone walls sitting atop a rock
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Inside Alnwick Castle's courtyard with large grass patch resembling training grounds of Hogwarts from Harry Potter
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Blue Highland Explorer Tour bus parked before Bamburgh Castle on a sunny day
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Interior of Alnwick Castle: Dining room with dark solid wooden furnishings, gold ceilings trims, and green velvet chairs
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Itinerary Map of Alnwick Castle tour from Edinburgh
