Alnwick & Chillingham – Castles of Northumbria 2027

Duration

4 Days

Departure Dates

5th June 2027

Prices from

£749 Per person

Discover the magnificent castles of Northumbria on this short-break tour staying in the heart of historic Alnwick. Visit the legendary Chillingham Castle and tour its turbulent past, discover the magnificent Alnwick Castle and stroll the beautiful Alnwick Gardens, and immerse yourself in the Golden Age of Northumbria with a tour and tasting at Ad Gefrin Anglo Saxon Museum & Distillery.

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Chillingham Castle ©Helen Jobson

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DEPARTS

Saturday 5 June 2027

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Stay in the historic White Swan Hotel in the heart of Alnwick
Indulge in a tour and tasting at the Ad Gefrin Anglo Saxon Museum & Distillery
Visit Chillingham Castle for a guided tour of one of England’s most haunted castles
Tour the magnificent State Rooms of Alnwick Castle
Stroll through the unique, contemporary Alnwick Gardens
Explore the perils of The Poison Garden on a guided tour

Also included in your Tour Fare:

3 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 1 afternoon tea
Services of experienced Tour Manager

DAY 1

Journey from your home station to Alnmouth and, on arrival, we will make our way to the White Swan Hotel, our hotel for the next three nights. We enjoy free time to explore our new surroundings before meeting for our first evening meal together.

DAY 2

This morning, we visit Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum and Distillery, where we enjoy an immersive journey through Northumbria's Golden Age and discover the story of the ancient Anglo Saxon Royal Court ahead of a fascinating guided distillery tour and tasting. Afterwards, we continue to the 13th-century, Grade I-listed Chillingham Castle, widely regarded as Britain's most haunted castle rich in history and legendary battles. Here, we enjoy a guided tour gaining an insight into its turbulent past, with centuries of history and ghost stories sure to send a chill down your spine. We will also have time to explore the formal gardens at leisure or enjoy lunch in the Minstrels Tea Room before returning to the hotel in time for our evening meal.

B, D

DAY 3

After breakfast, we make our way to Alnwick Castle, one of England's finest medieval castles and the ancestral home of the Duke of Northumberland. We will discover the magnificent State Rooms, learn about the beautiful interiors, and hear the stories of the castle on our guided tour before enjoying a delicious afternoon tea. Afterwards, we will visit The Alnwick Garden, a unique and contemporary garden, where we enjoy time to stroll through the traditional Ornamental and mesmerising Rose Gardens before we explore the perils of the Poison Garden on a guided tour.

B, LR, D

DAY 4

After breakfast, we bid farewell to Alnwick and make our way to Alnmouth Station for our homeward journeys.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

HOTEL

White Swan Hotel, Alnwick

Ideally located in the centre of town, the historic White Swan Hotel offers a stylish restaurant serving local flavours plus the welcoming Hardy’s Bar & Lounge for a more relaxed dining experience. The comfortable bedrooms provide an en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

FARES

Fare Region	First*	Standard
London: Kings Cross	£1,015	£895
Greater London	£1,035	£899
South of England	£1,049	£909
East Anglia	£1,105	£939
South West	£1,159	£959
Heart of England	£1,079	£925
Midlands	£955	£835
Yorkshire	£949	£859
North East	£809	£779
North West	£1,005	£889
South Wales	£1,089	£925
North Wales	£1,139	£959
Scotland	£899	£829
Join & Leave at Hotel	£749
Single Traveller Supplement	£175
Deposit	£75

*Please note: Some local and regional train services are Standard Class only, so First Class ticket holders will travel in standard class accommodation for these sections of journeys.

3 nights’ bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 1 afternoon tea

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Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described

All excursions & admissions as detailed

Services of experienced Tour Manager

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White Swan Hotel, Alnwick

Ad Gefrin Museum & Distillery

Chillingham Castle

Alnwick Castle

Alnwick Garden

Chillingham Castle ©Gail Johnson

Chillingham Gardens ©Edjbartos

Ad Gefrin ©Ad Gefrin

Alnwick Castle ©AdobeStock

Alnwick Garden ©Gillian Hardy

Alnwick Garden ©Clare Jackson

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