Lindisfarne Castle




A castle (that’s not a castle), on an island (that’s not an island).
A castle (that’s not a castle), on an island (that’s not an island).
Travel across the causeway to Holy Island and discover this magical place. Lindisfarne Castle was converted by famed architect Sir Edwin Lutyens into a private holiday home for Edward Hudson, founder of Country Life magazine.
For 2022, a new soundscape installation by artist Paul Rooney blends the past with the future, with nature at its core.
Song (After Nature), is an immersive soundscape interwoven with individual pieces of nature writing, taking visitors on a journey to the future, a time “after nature”, with nature as a ghost. The work nods to renowned cellist and former guest at the castle, Madame Suggia; with the howls of the islands’ resident seals acting as a siren song, warning of an impending climate catastrophe.
Supported by Arts Council England (National Lottery), in partnership with Arts&Heritage, The Maltings and Newcastle University.
Before visiting the Island, please check the tide timetable to see safe crossing times for the Holy Island causeway.
Gift Aid | Standard | |
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Adult | £9.40 | £8.50 |
Child | £4.70 | £4.25 |
Family | £23.40 | £20.50 |
Family one adult | £14.10 | £12.75 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
Gift Aid | Standard | |
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Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
*Gift Aid includes a voluntary donation of at least 10% which will be put towards the restoration and upkeep of this place. If you are a UK taxpayer, please complete a Gift Aid declaration which will allow the National Trust to claim an extra 25% from the Government on your total payment.
Free entry for National Trust members. However please note pre-booking is recommended.
We recommend that you book your tickets in advance if you'd like to visit the castle. Last entry is 1 hour before closing. Booking isn't required to visit the garden or explore the headland.