Alnwick & Bamburgh Castles: Harry Potter & Last Kingdom Tour

Two castles, two TV universes, one Northumberland coastline

You spend the day in a vehicle with a driver-guide, stopping to feed seals in Eyemouth, exploring Alnwick Castle (the Hogwarts filming location with extensive gardens), eating lunch in a coastal town, and walking through Bamburgh Castle with its exclusive Last Kingdom costume display. Water and snacks are included, and you return to Edinburgh in the evening without arranging transport or tickets yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Alnwick Castle1h 30m
2. Bamburgh Castle1h 30m

Castles and coastal town visit

• Feed seals at Eyemouth harbour
• Explore Eyemouth fishing village
• Visit Alnwick Castle and gardens
• Lunch in Eyemouth cafes and bakeries
• Tour Bamburgh Castle and exhibits

The experience

Stone walls rise from the cliffs like they've been waiting centuries for a camera crew to find them. Alnwick Castle, where Harry Potter learned to fly a broomstick in the first film, sits inland with gardens that sprawl for acres. Bamburgh Castle stands right on the edge of the North Sea, the real fortress that became 'Bebbanburg' in The Last Kingdom, and if you're into that show, the exclusive costume display (Uhtred's sword, his shield, the Wessex Throne for photos) stays up until November 2026. The tour hits both, plus a fishing village where you feed wild grey seals from the harbour wall, and a coastal town built on 1400 years of history and some very good bakeries.

The day starts with Eyemouth, a small harbour town where two permanent grey seals live. You feed them from the walls (the fish comes with you), and there's a bronze sculpture nearby that tells the darker story: 189 fishermen drowned in a single storm in 1881, and the memorial is for the widows and children they left behind. It's the kind of detail that makes a place stick with you. After that, the driver takes you to Alnwick Castle, which has been owned by the same family (the Duke of Northumberland) for nearly a thousand years and still is. The castle pulls in over 600,000 visitors a year, so it's not quiet, but the gardens are worth the walk, and if you've watched Chamber of Secrets or Philosopher's Stone, you'll recognize the courtyard where Harry's flying lesson happened. Lunch is in a nearby coastal town: cafes and bakeries, nothing fancy, but that's the point.

Bamburgh Castle comes last, and it dominates the landscape in a way that photographs don't quite capture. It's been standing guard over that coastline for over 1400 years, and the Last Kingdom connection is real: season 3 battle scenes were filmed on the beach directly below. The costume display is included with your admission, so you're not paying extra to see Uhtred's gear. The whole day runs full-length. You're in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide, bottled water, and snacks included. The car is UK-sized, which means it's smaller than American sedans, so if you're four adults with luggage, that's worth knowing before you book.

What’s included

• Driver-guide in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• entry to Alnwick Castle and its gardens.
• entry to Bamburgh Castle and the Last Kingdom costume display.
• fish for feeding the seals in Eyemouth.
• bottled water and snacks throughout the day.

Options for this experience

7 options

Sedan/SUVUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English, Hindi or Punjabi · 10:00Pickup is included for groups of up to 4 passengers

MinivanUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English, Hindi or Punjabi · 10:01Pickup is included for up to 6 passengers

Standard People CarrierUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English · 10:02Pickup is included for up to 7 passengers

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Tour in SpanishUp to 8 per booking · 10:06Pickup is included with a Spanish-speaking guide

Tour in PortugueseUp to 8 per booking · 10:07Pickup is included with a Portuguese-speaking guide

Luxury/Executive VehicleUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English · 10:04Pickup is included in a luxury or executive vehicle

Large People CarrierUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English · 10:03Pickup is included for up to 8 passengers

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 10:07

Book up to18h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi and Punjabi

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by E2G Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see both the Harry Potter and Last Kingdom filming locations without arranging your own transport or buying tickets separately: the fixed itinerary and included entries mean you show up and the day unfolds on schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

In English, with 5 departure times. In Hindi and Punjabi, at 10:00 and 10:01. In Spanish, at 10:06. In Portuguese, at 10:07.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Is entry to both castles included?

Yes. Admission to Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle is included, as is access to the Last Kingdom costume display at Bamburgh (running through November 2026).

Can I feed the seals myself?

Yes. Fish is provided, and you feed the two permanent grey seals from the harbour walls in Eyemouth.

What's included in the price?

Driver-guide, air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, snacks, fish for the seals, and castle entry fees.

Is this tour suitable for young children?

Yes. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

What should I know about the vehicle size?

UK cars are smaller than American sedans. If you're booking four adults with luggage, the space will be tighter than you might expect.

Can I see where Harry Potter was filmed?

Yes. Alnwick Castle is where the flying lesson and other scenes from Chamber of Secrets and Philosopher's Stone were shot. The courtyard is still recognizable.