Name: Lindisfarne Priory
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Lindisfarne Priory

Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland TD15 2RX, UK

1-99 Years

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Lindisfarne Priory The serene Holy Island of Lindisfarne is among the most atmospheric of England’s historic sites. It echoes with the memories of the monks and saints of Anglo-Saxon and medieval Northumbria. It also offers abundant wildlife and wonderful coastal views.

Lindisfarne is only reachable across a causeway at low tide, which adds to the island’s otherworldly aura. You can wander the atmospheric ruins of the richly decorated priory church, with its famous ‘rainbow arch’. Discover the many stories of the island and its people in the museum. Look out for the unique runic name stones commemorating Lindisfarne’s Anglo-Saxon inhabitants. Kids can create their own name stone, and there’s a family trail too – inspired by animals from the famous Lindisfarne Gospels.

Price starts from £10.00 for Adults, £6.00 for Children(5-17 years) and £16.00 for Family(1 adult, up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Things to see and do: There’s plenty to enjoy during a day out at Lindisfarne Priory. From exploring the ruins to enjoying the museum, reflecting on modern-day art that responds to the site, and taking on the family-friendly trail, there’s lots to do for visitors of all ages. Below, we include a few of the must-see treasures for visitors to Lindisfarne Priory.
Explore the priory: Lindisfarne was one of the most important centres of Christianity in Anglo-Saxon England for more than a century. Then it was abandoned, after the infamous Viking raid of AD 793.
Discover the museum: Head to the museum to discover rare Christian and Anglo-Saxon artefacts. Look out for Britain’s earliest-known prayer bead necklace, a beautiful Anglo-Saxon gaming counter and fragments of a knitted woollen sleeve, one of the earliest surviving examples of knitting in Europe.
See the monument to St Cuthbert: St Cuthbert is one of England’s most famous saints, and his shrine at Lindisfarne was a site of Anglo-Saxon pilgrimage and miracles. Now, more than 1,300 years after his death, a monument marks the site of his original burial place, welcoming pilgrims.
Immerse yourself in art and poetry: Olivia Lomenech-Gill, artist and the illustrator of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, has created a large-scale, mixed-media artwork in response to The 'Refuge Box', a poem by Katrina Porteous. The poem uses the wooden refuge box on Holy Island causeway to consider ideas of sanctuary. You can scan a QR code to listen to a recording of the poem as you wander through the priory ruins.
Discover magical creatures: Looking for an adventure with your little ones? Uncover English folklore with our Folktale Creature Trails, where children can discover magical creatures from English myths and legends.
Browse the shop: Lindisfarne Priory's refurbished shop has a new range of stained-glass-inspired clothing and accessories, exclusive to English Heritage.
Museum: The museum explores the story of St Cuthbert and the 1300 year history of Lindisfarne Priory. The collection includes the Viking Raiders Stone, depicting the Viking raid on Lindisfarne in 793.

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Parking: Pay and Display car park (not managed by English Heritage) located approximately five minutes walk from the site.
Toilets: There are no toilets on site. Nearest facilities located in the village.
Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome.

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Advance online tickets:

Adult: £10.00 With donation & £9.00 Without donation.
Child (5–17 years): £6.00 With donation & £5.40 Without donation.
Concession: £9.00 With donation & £8.10 Without donation.
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £26.00 With donation & £23.40 Without donation.
Family (1 adult, up to 3 children): £16.00 With donation & £14.40 Without donatio
Member: Free.

On the day tickets:

Adult: £12.00 With donation & £10.90 Without donation.
Child (5–17 years): £7.50 With donation & £6.80 Without donation.
Concession: £11.00 With donation & £10.00 Without donation.
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £31.50 With donation & £28.60 Without donation.
Family (1 adult, up to 3 children): £19.50 With donation & £17.70 Without donation.
Member: Free.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/lindisfarne-priory/prices-and-opening-times/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Saturday: 10:30 - 16:00
Sunday: 11:30 - 16:00

Address: Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland TD15 2RX, UK

Post Code: TD15 2RX

Council: Northumberland

County: Northumberland

Road Access: On Holy Island, only reached at low tide across causeway; tide tables at each end, or from Tourist Information Centre.
Bus Access: Perrymans service 477 from Berwick-upon-Tweed (passes close to Berwick-upon-Tweed railway station). Times vary with the tides. Recieve 20% off your admission ticket when you travel on a Travelsure, Arriva or Glen Valley bus service to Lindisfarne Priory. Simply show your ticket on arrival at the priory and purchase your ticket on the door.
Train Access: Berwick-upon-Tweed 14 miles, via causeway.
Bicycle Access: Find this site on the National Cycle Network.
Parking: Pay and Display car park (not managed by English Heritage) located approximately five minutes walk from the site.