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Coastal Route: Edinburgh to Northumbria Highlights
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Edinburgh
Discover the picturesque seaside path between Edinburgh and the historic realm of Northumbria. Pay a visit to Alnwick Castle, marvel at Holy Island, sample Mead created by monks, and investigate the impressive poison gardens at Alnwick.
Discover the picturesque seaside path between Edinburgh and the historic realm of Northumbria. Pay a visit to Alnwick Castle, marvel at Holy Island, sample Mead created by monks, and investigate the impressive poison gardens at Alnwick.
Duration:
9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Lindisfarne Priory - 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
Due to tide times on the following dates this tour will not be visiting Holy…
- Lindisfarne Priory - 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
Due to tide times on the following dates this tour will not be visiting Holy Island:
16th May, 31st May, 14th June, 15th June, 30th June, 14th July, 28th August, 26th September, 25th October, 26th October
- Alnwick Castle - 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 \
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Attraction Tickets
- Gratuities
- On-board restrooms
- On-board WiFi
- Entrance to Lindisfarne Castle
- Entrance to Alnwick Castle
- Food and drinks
- Attraction Tickets
- Gratuities
- On-board restrooms
- On-board WiFi
- Entrance to Lindisfarne Castle
- Entrance to Alnwick Castle
Additional Information
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this…
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
- Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour’s departure time.
- Due to tide times on the following dates this tour will not be visiting Holy Island: 26th September, 25th October, 26th October
- Customers do not need to pre-book admission tickets to optional extras. These can be purchased during the tour from the driver-guide and are not included in the price of the tour.
- Our coaches do not have restrooms. However, frequent comfort breaks are included at stops with restrooms.
- Please note: from 3rd December 2024 our Edinburgh tours will depart from NCP Castle Terrace, EH1 2EW.
Location
Timberbush Tours
Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, outside the NCP Car Park.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(473 Ratings)
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Agnieszkaks2836ea
Oct 12, 2025
Stunning views - I had a great day on my trip with Timber! We visited all the places as planned and everything ran smoothly. Our driver, John, was funny and such a good storyteller — he knows a lot about the places we visited and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Very positive and friendly guy! I wouldn’t hesitate to go on another tour with Timber again. Highly recommend! 🌟//Agnieszka
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212liettev
Oct 9, 2025
Loved it - John A. & Jamie, respectedly guide & driver, were very knowledgeable and all the side stories that accompanied the historical facts made the trip very interesting.
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Jared_l
Oct 9, 2025
Perfect weather, tour, and Guide! - A nice day traveling to southern Scotland and northern England. Ainwick castle was amazing. We had three hours there and I could spend even more time. The coach was comfortable and our guide John was very pleasant! Great recommendation of stopping by the “poison garden” inside Ainwick gardens. He loved to tell stories about the history and it was very enjoyable! We were lucky to have fantastic weather too.
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995yousifs
Oct 8, 2025
Alnwick castle is gorgeous. Must go - The trip was amazing. It was my favorite place I’ve been to on this trip and I’ve been on a couple other tours. John A. Was a great tour guide and provided very nice history, information, and stories about places we were passing by and was very helpful. The tickets were not too expensive I think they were well priced. Overall very worth it very great time. The Alnwick castle is so beautiful.
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Lain5542
Sep 30, 2025
Recommend! - Adam was really friendly and positive. I was surprised to hear he’s only been giving tours for 6 months; you’d think he was a seasoned veteran. He was respectful of our time which I appreciated. All of the stops felt appropriately timed (like the right about of time at each place). However I do think it’s difficult to fully enjoy Alnwick Castle plus the gardens; I’d suggest only buying the castle ticket or at least googling the gardens first to see if that’s something you want to prioritize
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J7590fbmichellee
Sep 29, 2025
Had a great time on this tour - Great tour with Adam today. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We loved the tour stops. Would recommend Timberbush Tours.
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Ryan_c
Sep 28, 2025
My tour guide was Sam,... - My tour guide was Sam, and he was awesome. Holy Island was really cool, and there’s a lot more to do at Alnwick Castle than you might think. This was for sure one of my favorite tours while in Edinburgh, and I highly recommend both the tour and the tour company.
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Sharonhx4358ik
Sep 12, 2025
10/10 for this trip - Our trip was made extra great by our tour guide Linda. She was full of information about the areas we were travelling. Her enthusiasm and humor as well as her great driving made us all laugh and smile the day. The van was comfortable and kept at a nice temperature.
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G_kx8510qf
Sep 12, 2025
Great tour! - We joined a day tour with Timberbush and were absolutely delighted! Everything was perfectly organized and ran smoothly from start to finish. I especially want to highlight our driver Linda, who did an outstanding job. With her friendly personality, great sense of humor, and impressive knowledge, she truly turned the journey into a memorable experience. It was clear that she loves her work and takes excellent care of her guests.
A big thank you to Timberbush for the wonderful day – and an extra special thanks to Linda for her exceptional effort!
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Jennifer_m
Oct 9, 2025
Maybe find an alternate tour for more comfort - The locations were incredibly beautiful. Holy Island and Alnwick Castle were beautiful spots and we had great Scottish weather for our day.
Our host / driver was John. Although he was friendly, he spent a lot of time talking about his mom and how she grew up He spoke about Sean Connery and The Outlander series. He spent about 30min discussing what food people eat in Scotland Perhaps too much filler conversation instead of pointed conversation about the sights we were seeing. I would share that the bus was new and clean but soooo crowded I’m 5’4” and my knees touch the seat in front. Too tight for such a long day. (My husband is 6’2” and was quite uncomfortable)
We found his driving to be very fast, somewhat erratic.
I’m not sure I will book Timberbush tours again.
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