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Castle day trips by taxi in North Northumberland

See the historic castles of North Northumberland without the hassle of driving. We take you there for a day trip, sightseeing or a private tour, and bring you home again.

  • Ten castlesAlnwick to Lindisfarne
  • No parkingOr directions to follow
  • Tide timedLindisfarne at low tide
  • Card or cashDebit, credit or cash
The JimGO Taxis Toyota Corolla Hybrid parked below Bamburgh Castle

Alnwick CastleFamous from the Harry Potter films, and a must-visit.

The JimGO Taxis Toyota Corolla Hybrid beside the Welcome to Holy Island sign
Holy Island, timed with the tide

Why go to the castles by taxi

Our local taxi service gives you a comfortable, reliable ride to the best-known castles in the region, so everyone in the car gets to enjoy the views on the way.

  • No parking to find

    We drop you at the castle, so you never circle a full car park.

  • No directions to follow

    A local driver who knows the back roads to every castle on the list.

  • From your door or hotel

    Picked up where you are staying, and taken home again at the end of the day.

  • Planned around the tide

    Lindisfarne trips are timed for low tide, for safe access to Holy Island.

  • Any time, card or cash

    Book 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and pay by cash, debit or credit card.

Ten castles, one taxi

  1. Alnwick Castle

    Famous from the Harry Potter films, and a must-visit.

    PickupFrom Alnwick town centre or the villages nearby

    Book a trip to Alnwick
  2. Bamburgh Castle

    High on the cliffs above the North Sea, ideal for photography and history lovers.

    PickupFrom your home or hotel

    Book a trip to Bamburgh
  3. Chillingham Castle

    Known as one of England's most haunted castles, for a spooky day out.

    PickupDirect from Alnwick or Bamburgh

    Book a trip to Chillingham
  4. Warkworth Castle

    Medieval ruins with views along the river, and no parking or directions to worry about.

    PickupFrom your home or hotel

    Book a trip to Warkworth
  5. Ford Castle

    Beautiful gardens and historic architecture, perfect for a relaxed day trip.

    PickupFrom your home or hotel

    Book a trip to Ford
  6. Dunstanburgh Castle

    Dramatic ruins on the coast, a favourite with walkers and photographers.

    PickupFrom Alnwick or Seahouses

    Book a trip to Dunstanburgh
  7. Etal Castle

    A charming medieval fortress. See the castle and the village for a day in the countryside.

    PickupFrom your home or hotel

    Book a trip to Etal
  8. Lindisfarne Castle

    On Holy Island, the tidal island. An unforgettable day out.

    Planned with the tideTimed around low tide for safe access

    Book a trip to Lindisfarne
  9. Norham Castle

    Historic ruins in a riverside setting, for a peaceful day out.

    PickupEasy to reach from the towns nearby

    Book a trip to Norham
  10. Thirlwall Castle

    Scenic ruins surrounded by natural beauty.

    PickupFrom wherever you are staying

    Book a trip to Thirlwall

Plan your day out

Booking a castle trip takes one call, text or message. Tell us the castle, the day and where to pick you up.

  1. Tell us your plan

    The castle, the day, how many of you and where you are staying.

  2. We confirm the times

    We agree your pickup time and the time to collect you, and give you the price. Lindisfarne trips are planned around low tide.

  3. Enjoy the castle

    We pick you up from your door, drop you at the castle and bring you home at the time you chose.

Pickups for castle trips

The JimGO taxi by the Bondgate Tower in Alnwick
Pickups from Alnwick town centre

Your day outCastle day trip

From Alnwick town centre or the villages nearby

Castle trip questions

Alnwick, Bamburgh, Chillingham, Warkworth, Ford, Dunstanburgh, Etal, Lindisfarne, Norham and Thirlwall. If the castle you want is not on the list, ask us when you book.

Yes. Holy Island is a tidal island, so we plan your trip around low tide for safe access.

From your home or hotel. We pick up from Alnwick town centre and the villages nearby, Bamburgh and Seahouses, and from Morpeth, Rothbury, Felton, Longframlington and Wooler too.

No. We take you to the castle, so there is no parking to find and no directions to follow. You enjoy the day and we drive.

Yes. Book the journey home at the same time as the trip out and tell us when you want collecting.

Tell us the castle, the day and where to pick you up, and we will give you a price before you travel.

Yes. You can pay by cash, debit card or credit card.

The JimGO taxi on the Holy Island causeway with the tidal flats behind it

Book your castle day out

07552 030702

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