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| Lindisfarne, perched atop a rocky island crag is accessible only by a tidal causeway. Originally a Tudor fort built to protect Holy Island harbour, Sir Edwin Lutyens converted the castle into a private house and holiday home in 1903 for his friend Edward Hudson. The small rooms are full of intimate decoration and design, with views of the charming walled garden planned by Gertrude Jekyll in 1911. Limekilns on the headland show evidence of a past industry. | | | | Holy Island can only be reached by vehicle or on foot via a 3ml causeway, which is closed from 2 hours before high tide until 3 hours after. Tide tables are printed in local newspapers, on Northumberland County Council website and displayed at the causeway. To avoid disappointment check safe crossing times before making a long/special journey. No large bags, pushchairs or rucksacks inside castle, please. Emergency WC only; otherwise nearest WC in village 1ml from castle. 3 groups per day. Private tours for groups on selected Mons (except BH Mons). Other out of hours tour groups by special arrangement. Property is 1500yds away from coach park so, during normal opening times, groups tend to arrive at intervals and go through the castle individually. Property on a very steep slope, with steps, trip and slip hazards and low doorways. Guided tours not possible during normal opening hours as property is too small | | |  | Group Visits
Average length of visit: 45mins. Introductory talk. Out of hours tours£. Special interest tours: Garden talks on selected days (donation only) | | |  | Coach parking
No coach parking. Nearest parking: 1ml from castle in Berwick Borough Council coach park in village of Holy Island. A privately-operated island minibus runs from the coach park every 20mins. Drop-off point 200yds from castle entrance | | |
Please pre-book all group visits, tours and catering direct with our properties.
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