Holy Island – Visitor information
How to get here
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The causeway by car
Crossing the causeway to Holy Island: tips, tides and safety. How to cross, when to cross, what to look out for. Read article.
Walking the Pilgrim’s Way
Walking the ancient Pilgrim’s route to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, how to do so safely, minding tide times. Read more.
Parking on Holy Island
Locations, cost, restrictions and EV charging: car parks on Holy Island. Read more.
Getting to Holy Island by Public Transport
How to get here by train, bus, taxi from across the UK and nearest airports: easily achievable, but needs some careful planning. Read more.
VIdeo: Holy Island's Causeway – What you NEED to know
How to cross the causeway safely, how the tides work, how do cars get caught out. Watch.
Your time on the Island
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What to do on Holy Island: a short guide
Top 12 things to do/see on Holy Island. Viewing points around Holy Island. Things to do on Holy Island when it’s raining. Read more.
Walking routes around Holy Island
In which we share a few of our favourite walks on the island, including the circular route to the North Shore. Read more.
Food options on Holy Island
Breakfast, lunch and dinner options on Holy Island and in the vicinity. Will be updated for post Covid-19 information when we have it. Read more.
Visiting Lindisfarne Castle
Everything you need to know about visiting Lindisfarne Castle and the Gertrude Jekyll Garden, opening times, prices, history etc. Read more.
Visiting Lindisfarne Priory
Visitor information, opening times, costs, history, saints and Vikings. All the information you need about visiting Lindisfarne Priory. Read more.
Amenities on Holy Island
Pubs, cafes, toilets, cash, etc. Read more.
Wild swimming on Holy Island
Recommended beaches for swimming on the island, with safety tips. Read more.
Seal watching on Holy Island
Seals on Holy Island and the Farnes: when and where to see them. Read more.
Accommodation & Camping
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Book accommodation on Holy Island
Stay ‘on island’ in this peaceful oasis of a guesthouse, within walking distance of all Holy Island attractions. Check availability and book instantly online.
Camping and caravanning in the area
Options for camping and caravanning near Holy Island. Read more.
Castle webcam
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Lindisfarne Castle Webcam LIVE
Just like being here in person, watch our Holy Island webcam, trained on Lindisfarne Castle. Click here.
Highlights
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The best time to visit Holy Island
Each time of year is different, and which you choose for your visit depends on what’s important to you. Read more.
Spending high tide on Holy Island
Holy Island in high tide, when all the tourists are gone is a completely different experience. Read more.
Spending Easter and Christmas on Holy Island
Easter and Christmas are special times on Holy Island, each with its distinctive characteristics. Read more.
A Camino Shell on Holy Island?
The Camino Shell on Chare Ends explained, and how it represents our own personal connection to the Camino de Santiago. Read more.
Viewing the Northern Lights on Holy Island
What you need to know about viewing the aurora here. Read more.
Holy Island for solo travellers
Holy Island in Northumberland is a friendly destination for solo travellers. Read more.
Who was St Cuthbert of Lindisfarne?
Saint Cuthbert: Shepherd, Soldier, Prior, Saint – his life and legacy. Read more.
Holy Island on TV, Radio, Video and Film
TV, Radio video and film programmes about the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. Read more.
Books about Holy Island
Books about and set on the island. Read more.
Long-distance walks/pilgrimages
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Long distance walks / Pilgrimages
Our guides to St Cuthbert’s Way, St Oswald’s Way and the Forth to Farne Way. Ancient routes that take between four and eight days to walk. More details.