English Heritage

The causeway floods at high tide, so make sure to check our opening times and the tide times before crossing to the island.

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.

Visit our partners, the beautiful parish church of St Mary, next to the priory ruins.