Alnwick and Warkworth castles tour

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 8 hours

Do this because

Discover the residences of one of the most captivating medieval families in the British Isles
Visit the Alnwick Castle, famously known as a filming location for 'Harry Potter'
Snap photos of the real-life Gryffindor common room and Hogwarts
See the Percy family's world-famous poison garden
Travel to Warkworth Castle and step inside its well-preserved Norman Church

What to expect

Join a tour to the castles of Alnwick and Warkworth and see the border castles that were the residence of the Percy family, the Earls of Northumberland and powerful lords in English history who were fighting the Scots on the Anglo-Scottish border.

Begin at Alnwick, the current residence of the Percy's that has become most famously known as the filming location for the Gryffindor common room and Hogwarts in Harry Potter. Then, travel to Warkworth, the Percy’s original fortress, and gaze up the castle picturesquely sat in a bend of the Coquet River with one of the best-preserved Norman Churches in England.

This tour is a fantastic way to discover one of the most captivating medieval families in the British Isles!

What's included

Guided tour
Entrance fees
Hotel pickup and dropoff
Lunch

Where

Meeting point:

You will indicate your pickup location at checkout.

What to remember

Guests must be at least 6 years old to join this tour
Maximum of 8 people per tour group
This tour includes pickup from locations within Newcastle or Durham. Please indicate your accommodation name and location during checkout
Passenger pickup starts between 9.00-9.30 am
Lunch will consist of a traditional lunch at a local venue, where vegetarian options are available. Upon arrival, please notify your guide of any dietary requirements and/or allergies
Please contact the tour provider about any disabilities your group may have, as tours can be customized for wheelchairs and those with vision impairments. You will find the tour operator's information on the voucher after booking
Dress warmly with waterproof options and layers (for the changing weather)
Wear comfortable walking shoes

Provider

Iles Tours

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Unfortunately, we can't offer you a refund nor can we change or cancel your booking for this particular product, due to our partner's policy.

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