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The Holy Island of Lindisfarne lies 5 miles off the mainland on the North
East coast of Britain with access to the Island only possible at low tide. The nearest town is Berwick upon Tweed.
The island is designated as an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with miles of unspoilt sandy beaches. A large part
of the Island is protected by the Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve to safeguard the wintering bird populations. The
island is very popular with birdwatchers who are frequent visitors to the island during the autumn and winter months.
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| Holy Island Village and Harbour |
Lindisfarne Castle, originally built as a fortress during Tudor times, was refurbished by Edward Lutyens in
1901. A short walk from the castle is the Gerturdge Jekyll Walled Garden. Both the castle and the garden are managed by
the National Trust and open to visitors.
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| Lindisfarne Castle |
Parish Church of St Mary's believed to have been built on
the site of the original Monastery.
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| St Mary's Church |
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