Alnwick Castle Attractions & Things to do

Combine movie magic and historic wonder on this trip through the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. You will visit the picturesque seaside village of Bamburgh and take in the superb views of the 5th century Bamburgh Castle. But it is Alnwick Castle that’s the true star of this show. It’s not only a key filming location for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey; it’s also a historic location of epic conquests and royal splendor. Take this trip and become enthralled by Scottish & English borders regions.
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes.

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.
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes.

* Entrance to Alnwick Castle included in tour price (upgrade to include Gardens can be purchased on arrival).

Explore the stunning scenery of the Scottish Borders on this full-day tour of Kelso, Alnwick Castle and Berwick. Head to the pretty border town of Kelso and soak up the atmosphere in the large market square. Visit the ruins of Kelso Abbey, then cross the border and travel on to Alnwick Castle, the setting for Hogwarts Academy in the Harry Potter movie series. Continue onward along the Northumberland coast to the walled town of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Duration: 9 hours.

Experience Alnwick Castle through the eyes of our expert local guides. Learn about Scottish history whilst taking in impressive coastal views.
Duration: 9 hours.

This popular very small group tour of around 12 passengers explores Holy Island - scene of the first Viking invasion of Britain - and Alnwick Castle (filming location for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey) before returning north to Edinburgh via the beautiful Borders. You will enjoy stunning views along the Northumberland coastline before arriving at Alnwick Castle for a minimum of two-and-a-half hours (33% 'on the day' discount for Heart of Scotland Tours customers/no prebooking required). On Holy Island you may want to include the beautiful short walk to Lindisfarne Castle and a visit to the picturesque Abbey.
Duration: 9 hours.

Explore the castles of the rugged ‘Viking Coast’ within Berwickshire and Northumberland as you cross the Border between Scotland and England. Step back in time at the spectacular Alnwick Castle – the real Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Enjoy the beautiful rolling hills of Sir Walter Scott’s Borders countryside and allow your Guide to immerse you in Scotland’s history with tales of Robert the Bruce, the ‘Outlaw King’.

This tour is ideal for both fans of Harry Potter and history buffs alike, looking to explore a more of Scotland and into Northern England.
Duration: 10 hours.

8 clients maximum - extra small group tour.
Consistently awarded 5 star tour.
Your cinematic journey starts at Rosslyn Chapel, a 15th century masterpiece made famous by The Da Vinci Code.
Marvel at the Leaderfoot Viaduct which gained its fame from the new Indiana Jones film.
For the Harry Potter fans, Alnwick Castle is your main event! Enjoy a delicious lunch and spot where Harry Potter had his flying lessons!
As we'll have crossed the border, we'll be stopping at the Scotland/England border on the way back to Scotland to snap some cool pictures.
Not only a picturesque coastal village, St Abbs is most commonly known as being New Asgard in the popular Avengers: Endgame.
Duration: 9 hours.

Enjoy on a fantastical tour through the enchanting castles of Northumberland, where mediaeval ruins whisper tales of the past. From Holy Island to the real Hogwarts and Harry Potter filming locations this is a captivating day trip.

- Step onto the set of the real-life Hogwarts at Alnwick Castle
- Embark on a pilgrimage to Holy Island to see the haunting ruins of Lindisfarne
- Marvel at the majestic Bamburgh Castle on the cliffside
Duration: 8 hours.

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This self-drive road trip route covers the Northumberland National Park and Northumberland Coast, on a trip of 189 miles (303km) and includes a guide for 15 towns and villages.
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Duration: 3 days.

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Duration: 4 hours.

A private tour experience taking you from/to Port of Tyne Cruise Terminal or Newcastle Central Staion in chauffeured driven transportation.

Experience the stunning castle of Alnwick - home to the Percy's and also location for several movies.

Your guide will show you some of the main hotspots for movies/TV within the castle grounds. Enjoy a self-guided walkthrough the grand interior of Alnwick Castle.

On return, travel past the beautiful Northumberland coast region back to port or city centre.
Duration: 4 to 5 hours.

This tour will show you the towns and Castles of Alnwick and Warkworth. During their histories both were the residence of the Percy Family. Alnwick is the current residence of the Percy family, has a world-famous poison garden and is often used in cinema - most famously in Harry Potter. Walkworth is picturesquely sat in a bend of the Croquet River and with one of the best preserved Norman Churches in England. This tour will cover both locations and their histories.
Duration: 8 hours.