Holy Island, England

Holy Island, also known as Lindisfarne, is located off the north-east coast of England. It is a tidal Island which can be reached on foot at low tide.

The island is within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Northumberland Coast . The ruined monastery is in the care of English Heritage, who also run a museum/visitor centre nearby. The neighbouring parish church is also still in use. Lindisfarne also has the small Lindisfarne Castle, based on a Tudor fort.

Things to see and do

* Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve
* Bird watching
* Lindisfarne Abbey
* Lindisfarne Castle


Cruise Season – Jan - Dec
Currency – Pound Sterling (GBP)
Language – English
Population – 165 approx
Electricity – 2 vertical square pins and one perpendicular below British style
Time – GMT plus zero hours
International Country Telephone Code – + 44