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Harry Potter Castle, Hogwarts and Bamburgh Day Trip

Harry Potter Castle, Hogwarts and Bamburgh Day Trip

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The University of Edinburgh is organising a day trip on Saturday 3 October 2026, departing at 8.40am, featuring visits to both Alnwick Castle and Bamburgh Castle. The excursion begins at Alnwick Castle, famously used as a filming location for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films, with time allocated to explore its grounds and interiors. The group will then continue to Bamburgh Castle, a striking coastal fortress offering sweeping views over Northumberland’s beaches. Priced at £49.18 per person, the trip is open to all members of the university community. Further information regarding the full itinerary and how to book can be found on the university’s events listings.

Harry Potter Castle, Hogwarts and Bamburgh Day Trip

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Harry Potter Castle, Hogwarts and Bamburgh Day Trip

Join us for a magical day at the iconic Harry Potter Castle, also known as Hogwarts! You'll have plenty of time to explore and enjoy a spellbinding tour inside the castle, filled with exciting Harry Potter-themed activities, including: a Flying Lesson with Wizardry Professors (on the very spot where Harry had his first lesson!), Harry Potter Ground Tour, trying on Medieval Costumes, taking photos with Harry Potter and Hagrid lookalikes, Medieval Alchemist Show, Crafts with the Company of Artisans and much more magical fun! Inside the castle, you’ll visit the sumptuous State Rooms, lots of museums, stroll through the lovely gardens and the Harry Potter Castle's Treehouse (known as one of the largest in Europe), and explore the Harry Potter Gift Shop. This enchanting tour also includes a stop at Bamburgh, offering stunning views of the North Sea, Bamburgh Beach, and imposing and impressive Bamburgh Castle, with a brief visit to Dunbar. As a Harry Potter fan, this magical adventure just can't be missed!

No words can truly capture these places, and no photos can do them justice.

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Ticket £46

A return journey and transportation by a luxury coach with AC, TV screens and toilet

Fully guided tour with a friendly local guide, hiking/walking and free time for sightseeing, shopping and visiting attractions

Places we explore:

Harry Potter Castle: Visit Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and enjoy a flying lesson with a broomstick at the exact location where Harry had his first flying lesson and Quidditch practice. Join the Harry Potter Ground Tour, experience magical Harry Potter Shows, and have fun spotting film locations from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. All the activities in the castle are weather dependent.

Alnwick Tree House: Visit one of the largest tree houses in Europe at Harry Potter Castle

Alnwick: Take a stroll in ancient Alnwick and enjoy the view at Lion Bridge and Aln River

Bamburgh Beach and Bamburgh Castle: Admire an impressive and historic castle and one of the best and most extensive beaches in England featured in Transformers II

Dunbar and Ruins of Dunbar Castle: Visit the cute town of Dunbar and the ruins of Dunbar Castle once invaded by Oliver Cromwell.

North Sea and Coastal Scenery

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About the Tour

Spend a day in the magic of Harry Potter Castle, famously known as Hogwarts. You'll have plenty of time to explore the castle and enjoy an enchanting tour filled with exciting Harry Potter-themed activities, including a Flying Lesson by Wizardry Professors (at exact same place as Harry did his first flying lesson), trying on Medieval Costumes, Harry Potter Ground Tour, taking photos with Harry Potter and Hagrid's lookalikes, Medieval Alchemist Show, Crafts with the Company of Artisans Show and much more fun activities. Inside the Castle we will also visit the sumptuous State Rooms, the lovley gardens and Treehouse as well as the Harry Potter's Gift Shop! Please note the activities in the castle are weather dependent. This tour also includes a short stop at Bamburgh with views overlooking the North Sea, Bamburgh Beach Bamburgh Castle and a short stop in Dunbar. As a true Harry Potter fan, this magical adventure just can't be missed!

No words can describe these places and no photos can capture these sights.

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Pick Up Point and Departure

Pick Up Time: 08:30am, 22 Buccleuch Place, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 9LN

Departure Time: 08:40am SHARP

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Lunch / Things to bring with you

There will be time for a lunch break in restaurants, however, you can also bring your own packed lunch. Bring with you lots of smiles, warm clothes, a camera, a Gryffindor Scarf, proper walking shoes, an ID, a bottle of water and snacks. We will also have tea/coffee and toilet breaks throughout the journey.

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Reminder Email

You will receive a reminder email a few days before departure with important details, including your pick-up point and any updates. Please check your junk and spam folders, and if you haven't received the email by the day before departure, contact us on Instagram or by email.

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Notes & Terms

Tickets are very limited and available based on first come, first served.

Tickets are non-refundable if you miss the tour for any re

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Harry Potter Castle, Hogwarts and Bamburgh Day Trip takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 08:40.

Harry Potter Castle, Hogwarts and Bamburgh Day Trip is held at University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh (22 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9LN).

Tickets for Harry Potter Castle, Hogwarts and Bamburgh Day Trip are priced at £49.18. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.

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