Alnwick Castle

Alnwick

Alnwick is a charming town in Northumberland. Visitors are drawn to Alnwick Castle, a popular filming location, and the award-winning Alnwick Garden with its Grand Cascade and Poison Garden. Other highlights include Barter Books, located in a Victorian railway station, as well as cobbled streets filled with independent boutiques and cozy local pubs.

Coach tours
2
From
£519
Next departure
5 Oct 2026
Duration
5 days
Operator
Shearings

Escape to the charm of Alnwick with a relaxing coach holiday that takes you straight into the heart of Northumberland. History is everywhere here, with the magnificent Alnwick Castle stealing the spotlight as the home of the Duke of Northumberland and a favorite filming spot for Harry Potter and Downton Abbey. Just a stone's throw away is the award-winning Alnwick Garden, where you can marvel at the Grand Cascade or explore the delightfully mischievous Poison Garden. The best part? You can leave the stress of the road behind, settle into your seat, and simply enjoy the views while we handle the driving.

Once you arrive, there is so much to discover. Bookworms will fall in love with Barter Books, a sprawling secondhand bookstore housed in a stunning Victorian railway station and the birthplace of the iconic "Keep Calm and Carry On" poster. You can also spend your time wandering cobbled streets, popping into independent boutiques, or warming up with a hearty lunch in a cozy local pub. With our friendly drivers, comfy coaches, and a carefully planned itinerary, it’s the perfect way to experience the magic of Northumberland.

2 tours visiting Alnwick

  1. Newcastle and the Tyne Bridge

    Holy Island and Northumbrian Coast for Solo Travellers

    Operated by Shearings

    Visiting › Newcastle, Alnwick, Windsor, Durham, Holy Island +2 more

    • Day 2 · Alnwick Castle Alnwick and Northumberland Coast Today we visit Alnwick, home to the impressive Alnwick Castle – dubbed the ‘Windsor of the North’ – and pretty streets lined with unique shops such as Barter Books, one of the largest second-hand bookshops in Europe. We…
    • 5 days
    • Leaves 5 Oct 2026
    • 5 dates

    from £689

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  2. Lindisfarne Castle

    Holy Island and Northumbrian Coast

    Operated by Shearings

    Visiting › Lindisfarne, Seahouses, Durham, Newcastle, Alnwick

    • Day 4 · Alnwick Alnwick and Northumbrian Coast Today we visit Alnwick, home to an impressive castle and gardens and is bursting with pretty streets and interesting shops, such as Barter Books, one of the largest second-hand bookshops in Europe. We then take a scenic…
    • 5 days
    • Leaves 5 Apr 2027
    • 27 dates

    from £519

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When to go

Coach tours visiting Alnwick, by departure month.

  1. Sept No tours
  2. Oct 1 tour from £689
  3. Nov No tours
  4. Dec No tours
  5. Jan No tours
  6. Feb No tours
  7. Mar No tours
  8. Apr 1 tour from £519
  9. May 2 tours from £519
  10. Jun 1 tour from £519
  11. Jul 2 tours from £519
  12. Aug 2 tours from £519

Places of Interest

Alnwick Castle

Alnwick Castle

Alnwick Castle is a medieval fortress and Italianate palace in Northumberland. This second-largest inhabited castle in England attracts film fans with Harry Potter broomstick lessons and visitors with its art-filled apartments. Nearby, the Alnwick Garden features the Grand Cascade and a guarded Poison Garden.

Perched above the River Aln in Northumberland, Alnwick Castle is a stunning medieval fortress and the second largest inhabited castle in England, following Windsor. It has served as the ancestral home of the Percy family, the Dukes of Northumberland, for over seven hundred years, ever since Henry de Percy acquired it in the early 1300s. Beyond its imposing towers and walls, the interior has evolved over the centuries into a lavish Italianate palace.

The castle is a major draw for movie buffs, especially after featuring in the early Harry Potter films; guests can even try their hand at broomstick lessons in the outer bailey. Inside, the apartments are filled with exquisite art, furniture, and porcelain. Right next door, the Alnwick Garden impresses visitors with its rushing Grand Cascade and a mysterious, guarded Poison Garden full of lethal plants.

Alnwick coach holidays: FAQs

How much does a coach holiday to Alnwick cost?

Coach holidays visiting Alnwick start from £519 per person. That's the lowest price across the 2 coach tours with upcoming departures; each tour's own dates and prices are listed above.

How long are coach holidays to Alnwick?

The coach holidays visiting Alnwick last 5 days, travel days included.

When do coach tours to Alnwick depart?

Upcoming departures run from October 2026 to October 2027.

Which coach holiday companies go to Alnwick?

Tours visiting Alnwick are run by Shearings. You book directly with the operator.

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Lindisfarne Castle

Lindisfarne

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Holy Island

Holy Island

Holy Island of Lindisfarne is a pilgrimage site in Northumberland accessible via a tidal causeway. Visitors are drawn to its atmospheric priory ruins and a castle perched on a rocky crag. You can explore the harbour, sample famous local mead, and enjoy the wildlife-rich coast.
Newcastle and the Tyne Bridge

Newcastle

Find your comfy seat for coach holidays to Newcastle, in the heart of the North East.
Hexham

Hexham

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