Lindisfarne is an atmospheric and romantic fairytale castle dramatically perched high on a rocky island crag.

This Elizabethan fort, later converted into a beautiful Edwardian home by Sir Edwin Lutyens, is an alluring place and overlooks the charming village of Holy Island - a unique tidal island which is cut off from the mainland twice a day.

© NTPL / Joe Cornish

The barrel vaulted drawing room known as the ‘Ship Room’ because of the wooden model of a Dutch sailing ship suspended from the ceiling, is where most couples choose to hold their marriage or civil partnership ceremony.

© NTPL / Andreas von Einsiedel

Ship Room

The delicately detailed windows, Lutyens fireplace and red brick herringbone effect floor give a warm and intimate feel to the room.

• Capacity: 30
• Price: £700 inc VAT (2008), £750 inc. VAT (2009). Registrars fees are paid directly ro the Registrar and are not included in this price.

Long Gallery

The stone arches, wooden beams, whitewashed plaster and red brick herringbone patterned floor makes this an attractive location for a small wedding. The windows looking onto the Upper Gun Battery give good light into this Lutyens designed gallery.

• Capacity: 12
• Price: £700 inc VAT (2008), £750 inc. VAT (2009). Registrars fees are paid directly ro the Registrar and are not included in this price.

Upper Gallery

This beautiful long, narrow room is the highest point of the castle, and has a bay window overlooking the village and harbour. Again, it is ideal for a small wedding.

• Capacity: 10
• Price: £700 inc VAT (2008), £750 inc. VAT (2009). Registrars fees are paid directly ro the Registrar and are not included in this price.

When can civil wedding ceremonies be held at Lindisfarne Castle?

• During the Castle opening season (March – October each year) the Castle will be available on most Mondays, dependent on tides. Castle is normally closed to the public on a Monday (except Bank Holidays) for cleaning and maintenance.
• As it is not possible to have a wedding ceremony at the same time as being open to the public, it may also be available for a ceremony at 10.00 only on a day when the Castle is opening at 12.00 to the public,  dependent on tides.
• No ceremonies are possible on days on which the Castle is open 10.00 to 15.00.
• Outside the normal season dates, the time of the ceremony is dictated by the causeway safe crossing/registrar availability times.
• Please contact the Castle for further guidance and assistance.

Receptions

Unfortunately, Lindisfarne Castle is not able to offer facilities for receptions. However, there are a number of hotels on the island and in the immediate area who offer this service.

For more information...

For further information or to arrange a time to view the facilities contact us on 01289 389244 or:

Lindisfarne Castle
Holy Island
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Northumberland
TD15 2SH