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Lindisfarne Castle
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| Looking for: | Castles/Stately Homes, Learning/Historical | | Address: | Holy Island
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Northumberland | | Postcode: | TD15 2SH | | Nearest City: | Newcastle | | Telephone: | +44 (0)1289 389 244 |
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Description
- Tudor castle converted into an Edwardian home
- Intimate decoration and design by Lutyens
- Perched atop a rocky island crag, accessible only by causeway
- Charming Getrude Jekyll walled-garden
- Fantastic views of Farne Island and Bamburgh Castle
- Well-preserved lime kilns
| | Holy Island can only be reached by vehicle or on foot via a 3ml causeway, which is closed from 2 hours before high tide until 3 hours after. Tide tables are printed in local newspapers, on Northumberland CC website and displayed at the causeway. To avoid disappointment check safe crossing times before making a long/special journey. No large bags, pushchairs or rucksacks inside castle, please. Emergency WC only; otherwise nearest WC in village 1ml from castle |
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