Lindisfarne Castle

Important notice -

Lindisfarne Castle and shop are currently closed. In line with government guidance, our countryside space is open for local visitors to access for walks. We ask all visitors to follow guidance on social distancing to keep everyone safe.

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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A family enjoying the outdoors in autumn or winter

Visiting information for this winter 

In England and Northern Ireland, our gardens, parks and countryside remain open for local people to exercise. Shops, houses and other indoor areas are closed, and cafés are takeaway only. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority and we urge you to book your visits in advance and stay local. All places in Wales are currently closed. Please check the property webpage before you travel.

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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?

A dog walker near the boat sheds at Lindisfarne Castle

Visiting Lindisfarne with your dog 

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

Lindisfarne Castle shown beyond the remains of two jetties

Poem of the month 

A poem celebrating Holy Island

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

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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