Activities at Lindisfarne Castle

A dog walker near the boat sheds at Lindisfarne Castle
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Visiting Lindisfarne with your dog

Lindisfarne Castle, Northumberland

There are lots of walking routes on Holy Island and you dog is welcome to join you on the land around the Castle.

Lindisfarne Castle shown beyond the remains of two jetties
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Walking

Poem of the month

Lindisfarne Castle, Northumberland

A poem celebrating Holy Island

Walking near Lindisfarne Castle
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Lindisfarne Castle walk

Lindisfarne Castle, Northumberland

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

  • Easy
  • 20 mins
  • 1.0 mile (1.6km)
Jack Lilburn walking up to Lindisfarne Castle
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Fishing

The boatsheds at the castle

Lindisfarne Castle, Northumberland

The tradition of using retired boats as sheds that goes back centuries, particularly on the east coast of England. The sheds on Holy Island though are probably the best surviving examples.

Some products on sale at Christmas
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A Lindisfarne Christmas

Lindisfarne Castle, Northumberland

A Christmas trip to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne is a special experience, even with the Castle closed for the winter.

A walk on the track near Lindisfarne Castle
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A Lindisfarne lap with Barbie Lutyens

Lindisfarne Castle, Northumberland

Join your guides, Barbie and Betty Lutyens, for an easy walk to explore the magnificent lime kilns, and stroll along grassy paths to the enchanting Jekyll garden.

  • Easy
  • 1 hour
  • 1.0 mile (1.6km)