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Northumberland Castles
£209 p.p. (Based on two people)
8 hours
Northumberland is the English county with the most castles- over 70 in fact. Given the proximity to the Scottish border it is hardly a surprise.
The three castles in this tour all featured as strongholds against the Scots but each also have their own unique and fascinating history.
Bamburgh- the seat of the Anglo-Saxon kings of Northumbria and arguably offers the most spectacular and dramatic setting in the country.
Chillingham has its own darker history of torture and execution and is touted as the most haunted castle in the county.
Alnwick Castle has been home to the legendary Percy family for over 700 years and their family history is as dramatic as it gets.
Highlights
Pick up from your location
Private travel in SUV
Bamburgh Castle
Chillingham Castle
Alnwick Castle
Alnwick market town
Northumberland countryside
Customise and add to your tour
Additions and substitutions
You might want to change parts of the existing tour or even add to it. Here are some alternative attractions in the area. Simply add this to the contact form below and we'll revise any costings and send you an amended quote and itinerary.
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Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon museum and Whisky distillery
(Distillery tours and whisky tastings)
(For those history buffs)
(Sample some local ale)
(A picturesque coastal village with independent pubs & shops and a sandy beach)
Our other North East tours
Private, customised North East tours
For more information or to request a private customised tour in the north east, please get in touch via the contact form, email or phone.