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Tidal island in northeast England
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The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is a tidal island off the coast of Northumberland, reached by road causeway. It has an ancient priory, a castle tastefully decorated by Lutyens, and wildlife on its quiet sandhills. Officially it's just "Holy Island" but that's also the name of other places. In 2021 its population was 150, but on fine summer weekends when the tide is out it can feel like half of Newcastle is here.
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Atmospheric ruin with ornate stonework. St Mary's Church has been restored and remains active Anglican.
Display of island heritage, with gift shop.
A fort was built on an outcrop in 1549, using masonry taken from the dissolved priory. When Scotland united with England the threat from the north disappeared and it was left derelict. From 1901 it was owned by Edward Hudson, a publishing magnate and the owner of Country Life magazine. He had it refurbished in Arts and Crafts style by Sir Edwin Lutyens, so it's a remarkably stylish interior, while Gertrude Jekyll created the walled garden. It passed through various hands until acquired by the National Trust in 1944. Opening times are tide dependent, but any day in summer that it's possible to get here, you'll find it open. Live webcam.
Convenient place with restaurant in the village square, dog-friendly.
Friendly pub open all year with rooms and good grub.
Comfy B&B with four rooms en suite.
Simple place, more like a B&B, open Mar-Oct. Friendly helpful host.
Glowing reviews for this immaculate well-designed guesthouse, open Apr-Nov.
Comfy efficient place on A1 at the turn-off for the island.
Clean friendly campsite and restaurant.
First look up the tides, which regulate your access and the opening hours of businesses on the island. The causeway is impassable from two hours before to three hours after high tide.
Read in the guidePark at Chare End and walk.50 for 5 hours and £10 for all day. There's no size limit so it accepts coaches and motorhomes, but you must remove your vehicle within 72 hours.
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