Lindisfarne Castle

Important notice -

We're working hard to reopen many of our places where it is safe to do so. However, Lindisfarne Castle is closed but our shop in the village is open. If you're planning on visiting Holy Island, please read our article below.

A year of stories, discoveries and contradictions in a castle (that’s not a castle), on an island (that’s not an island).

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Adults and two children taking an autumn walk amongst the trees

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

You'll find lots of places open now - over 40 houses, 135 gardens and parks, and hundreds of coastal and countryside sites. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Read this article to find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

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Lindisfarne Castle

Things to see and do

Visitors walking on the beach at Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island, Northumberland

Visiting Lindisfarne and Holy Island during coronavirus 

Whats open at Lindisfarne castle?

Walking near Lindisfarne Castle

Lindisfarne Castle walk 

Uncover Lindisfarne’s often-forgotten industrial past where a busy lime industry operated in the shadow of the castle in the late 19th century.

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Shopping

Retail Spring 2019

Holy Island shop 

There's a wide range of items in the shop in the village on Holy Island. Our back garden is also open, offering a range of plants and garden gifts, all of which can be bought in the knowledge that all sales benefit the long term conservation work we carry out at the Castle.

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Our work

Lindisfarne Castle from the north east

Lindisfarne blog 

What is happening at the castle during the current crisis?

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Places to stay

St Oswalds cottage on Holy Island near Lindisfarne Castle
Lindisfarne Castle   Northumberland

Holiday on the Northumberland Coast

Do views across the harbour to Lindisfarne Castle from St Oswald's holiday cottage sound like your perfect holiday? Perhaps you'd prefer Risemoor set in the dunes near Newton Pool Nature Reserve, staying in Low Newton village square at Rockside, or even holidaying at Holy Island village with Glen House? We're sure to have a holiday cottage to suit you.

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History

Jack and Hannah Lilburn in the Kitchen at Lindisfarne

Hudson Housekeepers 

Jack and Hannah Lilburn began the three generation relationship with the owners of our special place. Find out about their legacy.

Lindisfarne Castle shown from the harbour

Uncovering the Castle's history 

Lindisfarne Castle is a fine example of an Edwardian holiday home, and of the work of the young architect Edwin Lutyens.

The Jekyll garden centenary plaque

Lutyens and Jekyll transform our special place 

Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll were commissioned to transform Lindisfarne into a comfortable holiday home by Edward Hudson, the founder of Country Life magazine.

Lindisfarne Castle from the north east
Lindisfarne Castle   Northumberland

Lindisfarne blog

What is happening at the castle during the current crisis?

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Lindisfarne Castle on the National Trust Collections website

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