Edinburgh: Festive Bamburgh Castle & Alnwick Winter Adventure
Overview
Discover the magic this Christmas on our festive one-day tour to visit magnificent Bamburgh Castle. From the 11th November to 3rd January, see it transformed into a festive wonderland, featuring beautifully decorated staterooms and enchanting seasonal displays.
Our winter 1-day tour from Edinburgh takes in some of the most spectacular sights of England’s Northumberland coast. Visit the medieval Bamburgh Castle, the market town of Alnwick and its beautiful winter garden, as well as Holy Island, offering views of the spectacular Lindisfarne Priory.
Explore the market town of Alnwick and the Castle Garden, hosting a special Christmas Fair on Saturday 21st November, with unique gifts, handmade crafts and festive treats.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
- Attraction Tickets
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Restroom on board
- WiFi on board
Meeting Location
9 Castle Terrace
Edinburgh EH1 2EL, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Holy Island
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Alnwick
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bamburgh Castle
1 hour 45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time.
- Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.
- Time not spent at attractions will be spend on board, travelling between stops.
- Please note: from 3rd December 2024 our Edinburgh tours will depart from NCP Castle Terrace, EH1 2EW.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Live commentary on board.
- Knowledgeable driver-guide.
- Attraction Tickets.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Restroom on board.
- WiFi on board.
The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Edinburgh: Festive Bamburgh Castle & Alnwick Winter Adventure is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Edinburgh: Festive Bamburgh Castle & Alnwick Winter Adventure will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
- Attraction Tickets
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Restroom on board
- WiFi on board
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time.
- Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.
- Time not spent at attractions will be spend on board, travelling between stops.
- Please note: from 3rd December 2024 our Edinburgh tours will depart from NCP Castle Terrace, EH1 2EW.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
