Lindisfarne Priory, Holy Island - Open daily 10am – 6pm. Entry fees apply
Details
Accessibility:
There is a pay and display car park located approximately a 5 minute walk away. There is slightly uneven ground across the site. There is an 80 metre tarmac path from museum and admission point, then five steps to the priory. There is a fairly steep slope in the outer courtyard. One wheelchair is available on loan. There are wheelchair accessible toilets in the car park. Assistance dogs are welcome. The entrance to the visitor centre has smoked glass doors which lead into a well-lit area, so visually impaired people need to be aware of the possibility of walking into the doors.
Please be aware that Lindisfarne is reached by a tidal causeway which is cut off twice a day. Please ensure you check the tide times before setting out.
Brief Description:
Lindisfarne Priory is a ruined medieval church which was built in 1150. It is steeped in history dating back to AD 635 when Irish monks settled in the area under bishop Cuthbert. In the museum you can find out about a Viking raid, the cult of St Cuthbert and the Lindisfarne Gospels.
Further Information
Address:
Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland TD15 2RX
Email:
mailto:customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Phone:
0128 938 9200
Website:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/lindisfarne-priory
Opening Hours:
Open daily 10am – 6pm.
Directions:
From Berwick-upon-Tweed via A1 (13.6m). Drive along the A1 for 8.2 miles. Take Lindisfarne Causway to Church Lane for 5.4 miles.
From Bamburgh via A1 (16.1m). Drive along the A1 for 10.6 miles. Take Lindisfarne Causeway to Church Lane for 5.4 miles.
Please be aware that Lindisfarne causeway is a tidal causeway which is cut off twice a day. Please ensure you check the tide times before setting out.
OS NU126417
Transport:
The closest railway station is Chathill approximately 10 miles away. Buses operate in and around the area. For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.
Amenities:
There is a bar and café on Holy Island, along with several holiday cottages and bed-and-breakfast accommodation. There are further restaurants and accommodation in Bamburgh, and also a wealth of attractions in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.