Lindisfarne Castle
Visitor information
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© Arnhel de Serra
The Castle is worth seeing from all directions
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© National Trust/David Watson
The Castle on Beblowe crag was not the only fortification on the Island
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© Catherine Atkinson
Gertrudes garden is a riot of colour on a summers morning
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© Arnhel de Serra
The rooms in the Castle are presented authentically, as they were c. 1910
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© Jim Devenport
The Wind Indicator was restored in 2006, for the first time since 1913.
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© Arnhel de Serra
We recommend practical, comfortable footwear when visiting
Romantic 16th-century castle with spectacular views
Location has always been the main attraction for the owners and occupiers of Lindisfarne Castle.
From a former fort to the holiday home of a wealthy Edwardian bachelor seeking a quiet retreat from London, the idyllic location of the Castle has intrigued and inspired for centuries.
The renovation by Arts and Crafts architect Edwin Lutyens both hides and emphasises the old fort, all the while overlooking Gertrude Jekyll's enchanting walled garden and the unexpected grandeur of the Lime Kilns, an imposing and striking reminder of Lindisfarne's industrial past.
Before visiting please check the tide timetable to see safe crossing times for the Holy Island causeway and the latest opening times for the Castle.
2013 Opening
We are gearing up for the new open season and our opening arrangements can be found on the opening times page.
Our new season starts on Saturday 16 February 2013.
Always check the safe crossing times before visiting.
Stay for longer
Don't dash off with the tide, why not stay behind and enjoy the Island for a while? St Oswald's is the perfect base for a holiday on Holy Island.
Up to the castle
Once you've arrived on Holy Island, there are many things to consider before you make your way up to the castle, not just the tides for getting back to the mainland.
Holy Island
You can read our information about Holy Island before visiting and print off our maps and aerial photos to help you when you're here.
For further information, visit www.lindisfarne.org.uk.
At this time of year...
- Call the Castle for detailed opening information
- When visiting in the summer, why not take advantage of the weather and bring a picnic?
- To get the best Island experience come over before the tide comes in, and stay until it goes out
- Spot some seals on the beaches opposite at low tide and below the Castle at high tide
- Borrow some binoculars to help you enjoy the wonderful wildlife and views
- Fly a kite on the headland - bring your own or borrow one from us