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Lindisfarne Castle

North East

A castle (that’s not a castle), on an island (that’s not an island).

Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2SH

View of the rocky crag and causeway below Lindisfarne Castle, Northumberland, taken at low tide

Planning your visit

The Holy Island Causeway 

Safe crossing times for the Holy Island Causeway. The castle is occasionally open while the causeway is closed, so please check these times before you travel.

A photograph showing the causeway road to Holy Island, Northumberland, with water either side of the tarmac.

Family fun at Lindisfarne Castle 

Planning a family day out in Northumberland? Lindisfarne Castle on Holy Island offers a perfect mix of adventure and discovery for visitors of all ages. Explore fun, family-friendly activities like birdwatching, spotting seals along the shoreline, flying kites in the sea breeze, and skimming stones on the beach. It’s an unforgettable experience for families visiting the Northumberland coast.

Girl running in Gertrude Jekyll's garden at Lindisfarne Castle, Northumberland

Visiting Lindisfarne Castle with your dog 

Explore the scenic walking routes of Holy Island with your four-legged friend. Dogs are welcome on the trails surrounding Lindisfarne Castle, a National Trust site rated as a one pawprint dog-friendly location. Before you visit, discover everything you need to know about dog-friendly facilities, local wildlife considerations, and how to make the most of your coastal adventure with your pet.

Dog walking on a lead

Our work to protect plovers at Lindisfarne Castle 

Find out how and why the number of ringed plovers nesting on Lindisfarne is declining and the steps we are taking to reverse the trend.

Ringed plover on a pebble beach