Holy Island

Welcome to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, a place where geography and spirituality intertwine in the most dramatic of fashions. As you arrive at the edge of the mainland, you are confronted with the vast expanse of the tidal…

As you walk into the heart of the village, you are stepping onto ground that has been inhabited for over a millennium. The quaint cottages, tea rooms, and shops you see today mask a much deeper and more complex history. …

Pass through the entrance and step into the awe inspiring footprint of Lindisfarne Priory. Instantly, the sheer scale of the ruins commands your attention. …

Continue your walk to the very eastern end of the priory ruins, the most sacred precinct of the church. This area, known as the chancel, was the spiritual heart of Lindisfarne. …

Step just outside the formal boundaries of the stone priory walls into the adjacent grassy areas. While there may not be towering ruins here, beneath your feet lies one of the most exciting archaeological sites in Britain. …

Let us shift our focus away from the religious ruins and walk back toward the center of the village, to an open green area known locally as the Palace Field. For generations, the name puzzled historians. …

Leave the village behind and follow the rugged path down toward the shoreline. As you approach the water's edge, look out across the small channel to the tiny, rocky islet just offshore. …

As you descend from the heights of Lindisfarne Castle and begin your journey back across the island, take a moment to pause and look out toward the eastern horizon. Out there, shrouded in the coastal mist, lie the Inner Farne…