How much does it cost?

From £749 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,012 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is the train travel included?

Yes. Rail travel and seat reservations from your home station to Alnmouth, in Standard or First Class, are included, along with rail and coach transfers described in the itinerary.

Is it escorted or independent?

It is an escorted tour with the services of an experienced Tour Manager included.

All three nights are spent at the White Swan Hotel in Alnwick.

The only departure currently listed is in June 2027, priced from GBP 749 per person.

Railtrail Tours · Escorted tour

Alnwick & Chillingham – Castles of Northumbria 2027

4-day escorted rail tour to Northumbria's Alnwick and Chillingham castles

This 4-day escorted tour from Railtrail Tours is based entirely in Alnwick, Northumberland, with three nights at the White Swan Hotel in the town centre. After travelling by rail from your home station to Alnmouth, the tour spends its two full days on guided castle visits. Day 2 brings a tour and tasting at the Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum and Distillery followed by a guided tour of Chillingham Castle, described as one of Britain's most haunted. Day 3 is spent at Alnwick Castle itself, touring the State Rooms and stopping for afternoon tea before an afternoon walk through The Alnwick Garden. An experienced Tour Manager travels with the group throughout. This short break suits travellers who want a fully guided introduction to Northumbria's castles without arranging their own transport or admissions.

What to know before you look closer

Railtrail Tours currently lists only one departure for this tour, in June 2027.
Rail travel from your home station is included but priced by fare region, so the total cost can vary depending on where you join the tour.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: White Swan Hotel, Alnwick
Journey to Alnmouth
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 2overnight: White Swan Hotel, Alnwick
Ad Gefrin Museum & Chillingham Castle
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.
Day 3overnight: White Swan Hotel, Alnwick
Alnwick Castle & The Alnwick Garden
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.
Day 4
Homeward journey
After breakfast, we bid farewell to Alnwick and make our way to Alnmouth Station for our homeward journeys.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2A guided tour and tasting at the Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum and Distillery.
Day 2A guided tour of the 13th-century Chillingham Castle, widely regarded as Britain's most haunted castle.
Day 3A guided tour of the State Rooms at Alnwick Castle followed by afternoon tea.
Day 3A visit to The Alnwick Garden, including the Poison Garden.

Included

3 nights bed, breakfast & evening meal plus 1 afternoon tea
Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
Rail & coach travel, with transfers as described
All excursions & admissions as detailed
Services of experienced Tour Manager

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £749 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,012 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?: Yes. Rail travel and seat reservations from your home station to Alnmouth, in Standard or First Class, are included, along with rail and coach transfers described in the itinerary.
Is it escorted or independent?: It is an escorted tour with the services of an experienced Tour Manager included.
Where do you stay?: All three nights are spent at the White Swan Hotel in Alnwick.
When does it depart?: The only departure currently listed is in June 2027, priced from GBP 749 per person.