Hogwarts Magic: Alnwick Castle & Scottish Borders Day Trip
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Combine movie magic and historic wonder on this small-group 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.
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marymG1528PP, 10/18/2025 11:20:47 AM
Amazing trip! We got to see amazing castles and felt as if we were on a film set. It was incredible. Moreover, during the drive our wonderful tour guide Charlie would tell us about history and point out interesting facts of the places we were passing by. Highly recommended! Thank you Charlie! 😊
verdtney87, 10/18/2025 11:12:48 AM
It was a lovely day right off the borders of Scotland where we got to visit two incredible castles and explore the English countryside. Charlie was nice, super fun and gave us useful tips making this experience even more memorable.
N3800RLcathyb, 10/18/2025 11:11:09 AM
Charlie was the absolute best!!! I had an amazing time and nothing felt rushed which is nice for a day tour! And we saw some Highland cows! Definitely recommend. It’s a lovely day out.
Cosmopolitan598062, 10/13/2025 12:43:50 PM
Great day. Graeme was a great driver and guide giving us a lot of information and keeping us entertained. Both castles and towns were amazing and worth seeing.
mh6310vasc, 10/10/2025 12:04:09 PM
Tegan was absolutely amazing! She somehow also managed to keep the sun out, making a perfect sunny day. The drive to and from the castles was comfortable and pleasant, with interesting stories along the way. Highly recommend!
286cariw, 10/4/2025 10:55:19 AM
Dave was a great driver, wonderful interesting stories steeped in history of the land and country. He did a great job!! We enjoyed the Alnwick castle and the town.
T1621JRsimonb, 10/4/2025 10:53:44 AM
Really cool trip with lots of stories and information from Dave. Good Organisation and went as planned. Recommended to everyone, not only Harry Potter fans.
D1015NSsaraht, 10/4/2025 10:50:45 AM
Dave was wonderful, very insightful and funny and his timing was impeccable. I would definitely recommend this tour and would definitely do it again. Must see for harry potter fans.
Passport20139497006, 10/3/2025 2:46:04 PM
We went to the north-eastern coast of England visiting the stunning castles of Bamburgh and Alnwick in a small tour bus. Since we were just 7 people in total it was almost like a private tour and everything went very smoothly. I would have loved to spend a bit more time in Bamburg or even to add Lindisfarne to the itinerary, but for the current tour content the schedule was perfect. Our tour guide Alistair was lovely, very knowledgable and entertaining. And he had by far the best music playlist I‘ve ever listened to on a tour.:) Thank you Alistair for this stunning trip - despite the Scottish weather being very Scottish. Highly recommended, would go again anytime!
mirakenic, 10/2/2025 11:09:48 AM
Excelent Dave is an incredible guide and the trip was amazing and always on time very confortable...................
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 5 years old, including infants who do not require a seat, are not permitted to travel. We are unable to accommodate any child under the age of 5.
- It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
- Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
- Due to vehicle availability, there may be instances where this tour runs on a bigger bus.
- The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures.
- If downloading an audio guide, remember to bring your headset.
- The order of the itinerary route is subject to change.
Departure point
This tour will depart at 8:15 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.Return details
Combine movie magic and historic wonder on this small-group 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.Redemption
Please meet 15 minutes before departure and look for your designated queue. Our staff will check you in. We are not able to wait for anyone arriving late.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund