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Holy Island & the causeway coast: tips and FAQs
Conseils d'initiés et questions fréquentes
Conseils d'initiés
Conseils pour votre visite
Check the crossing times first
The tide covers the causeway twice a day. Use Northumberland County Council's table and allow 30 minutes extra, as the council advises.
The Pilgrims' Way is different
The road times do not apply to the walking route over the sands. The council says to walk it in daylight, with local knowledge, and to finish before the middle of the safe period.
If you are caught out
Visit Northumberland says not to drive into rising water: wait for the next safe window, and call HM Coastguard if you are stranded on the causeway.
Stationnement
Visitors park in one of the two island car parks, which charge a small fee; there is no charge to visit the island itself.
FAQ
Questions fréquentes
Where is Holy Island & the causeway coast?
Holy Island & the causeway coast is in Lindisfarne (Holy Island), England. The tidal island of Lindisfarne, its priory and castle, and the mainland villages by the causeway. Nearby stops and stations include Holy Island causeway, Pilgrims' Way, Bus to Holy Island.
How long do I need in Holy Island & the causeway coast?
At least three hours, according to Visit Northumberland; plan around the tide. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
Quels sont les points forts ?
Highlights include Lindisfarne Priory, Lindisfarne Castle, St Mary the Virgin, Holy Island. See the Things to do page for more.
Comment s'y rendre ?
Nearby: Holy Island causeway (Road over the sands from Beal); Pilgrims' Way (Marked walking route over the sands); Bus to Holy Island (Travelsure, Arriva or Glen Valley buses). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Où manger et boire ?
We list 6 places to eat and drink in and around Holy Island & the causeway coast, with filters to help you choose.
Où dormir ?
Nous recensons 5 hôtels et autres hébergements à proximité. Vérifiez disponibilités et tarifs auprès de chaque établissement.
Is Holy Island & the causeway coast accessible?
L'accessibilité varie selon la rue, le bâtiment et le lieu. Consultez les informations d'accessibilité de chaque site ou opérateur avant de partir.
While you are here
Things to see in Holy Island & the causeway coast
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Lindisfarne Castle
16th-century fort on a rocky crag, altered by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1901 and now cared for by the National Trust.
St Mary the Virgin, Holy Island
Parish church beside the priory on the site of St Aidan's wooden church of AD 635; restored in 1860.
Gertrude Jekyll's walled garden
Small walled garden laid out by Gertrude Jekyll in 1911, north of the castle and looked after with it by the National Trust.
Lindisfarne (Holy Island)
More areas to explore
Crédits photos
- Lindisfarne Priory: Nicholas Mutton, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Lindisfarne Castle: Urbral, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- St Mary the Virgin, Holy Island: David Smith, CC BY 2.0, source
- Gertrude Jekyll's walled garden: Simon Cobb, CC0, source
- Berwick-upon-Tweed: Whatlep, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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