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Lindisfarne Castle
Holy Island
Northumberland
TD15 2SH

Tel: +44 01289 389244

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  • Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010

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Type: Castle / Fort

Dramatically perched on a rocky crag and accessible over a causeway at low tide only, the island castle presents an exciting and alluring aspect. Originally a Tudor fort, it was converted into a private house in 1903 by the young Edwin Lutyens. The small rooms are full of intimate decoration and design, with windows looking down upon the charming walled garden planned by Gertrude Jekyll.
Please ring to check opening times before travelling as they change according to the tide times.
Lindisfarne is a tidal island accessed via a 3 mile causeway at low tide. Therefore, the castle opening times vary depending on the tides. On open days the castle will open for 5 hours which will always include 12:00 – 15:00. It will open either 10:00 – 15:00 or 12:00 – 17:00. The National Trust flag will fly only when the castle is open. To obtain a copy of the tide timetables and detailed opening times send a s.a.e. to Lindisfarne Castle stating which month you wish to visit or refer to Lindisfarne@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Castle and garden£2.80 per ticket type
Castle and garden£5.70 per ticket type
Castle and garden£14.20 per ticket type
GardenFree
Garden£1.00 per ticket type

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

2010 - Tide 2 (13/03/2010 - 31/10/2010)
DayTimes
Tuesday12:0017:00
Wednesday12:0017:00
Thursday12:0017:00
Friday12:0017:00
Saturday12:0017:00
Sunday12:0017:00
BankHoliday12:0017:00
2010 - Tide 1 (13/03/2010 - 31/10/2010)
DayTimes
Tuesday10:0015:00
Wednesday10:0015:00
Thursday10:0015:00
Friday10:0015:00
Saturday10:0015:00
Sunday10:0015:00
BankHoliday10:0015:00
2011 - Tide 2 (12/03/2011 - 31/10/2011)
DayTimes
Tuesday12:0017:00
Wednesday12:0017:00
Thursday12:0017:00
Friday12:0017:00
Saturday12:0017:00
Sunday12:0017:00
BankHoliday12:0017:00
2011 - Tide 1 (12/03/2011 - 31/10/2011)
DayTimes
Tuesday10:0015:00
Wednesday10:0015:00
Thursday10:0015:00
Friday10:0015:00
Saturday10:0015:00
Sunday10:0015:00
BankHoliday10:0015:00

* 15 Mar-2 Nov, daily either 1000-1500 or 1200-1700 depending on tide times. Closed Mons exc Bank Holidays. The National Trust Flag will fly only when the castle is open.

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A1. Take the A1 to Beal then turn off for Holy Island.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Berwick-upon-Tweed Station. Bus 477 times vary with tides, with connecting buses at Beal to and from Newcastle. Island mini bus service from Holy Island car park to castle.

Facilities

Provider Features

  • In countryside
  • Indoor Attraction
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Outdoor Attraction

Accessibility

  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Brail guide book and large print guide. Touchable objects.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Ramp / Level Access - Restrictions - property on a very steep slope with steps, trip and slip hazards and low doorways. Steps to entrance. Ground floor largely inaccessible.

Payment Methods

  • Approx length of visit - 45 minutes
  • Blue Badge Guides admitted free
  • Delta accepted
  • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 25
  • Min group size - 10
  • Open by appointment outside normal opening times
  • Solo accepted
  • Special group rates - Normal admission prices apply during open hours. Out of of hours - £4.50 per head National Trust members, £6.50 per head non-members
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free - By arrangement
  • Visa accepted

Provider Facilities

  • Event Venue - weddings
  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages
  • Toilets - emergency only

Target Markets

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Children
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
  • Marketed Towards Students / Youth

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups - max 20

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

  • Dutch printed material
  • French printed material
  • German printed material
  • Italian printed material
  • Russian printed material