Holy Island
Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 55.678, -1.813 |
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| OS grid ref: | NU 11 42 |
| Dialling code: | 01668 (Bamburgh) |
Holy Island, also known by its historic name Lindisfarne, is a small tidal island off the coast of Northumberland in England, reached by a causeway that is covered at high tide. Its landscape of dunes, saltmarsh and mudflats makes it an important spot for birdwatching and nature conservation, and the nearby Farne Islands add to the area's reputation for seabirds and seals.
Despite a tiny permanent community, the island attracts pilgrims, historians and tourists drawn to the ruins of Lindisfarne Priory - founded in the 7th century and associated with the Lindisfarne Gospels - and the dramatic viewpoint of Lindisfarne Castle. The local economy is heavily seasonal, centred on hospitality, guidance and artisanal trades, while residents remain closely connected to the rhythms of the tides and a long maritime and monastic history.
Postcode districts covering Holy Island
Most populated places nearby
- Berwick-upon-Tweed 10.1 miles16.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Middleton Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Haggerston Built-up area 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Kyloe Parish 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Belford Built-up area 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Bamburgh Built-up area 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Lowick Built-up area 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Ancroft Parish 7.4 miles12 km
- Norham and Islandshires Ward 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Bowsden Parish 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Chatton Parish 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Adderstone with Lucker Parish 8.5 miles13.8 km
- North Sunderland Parish 8.8 miles14.2 km
Example postcodes in Holy Island
TD15 2SA, TD15 2SD, TD15 2RX, TD15 2ST, TD15 2SP, TD15 2SE, TD15 2SR, TD15 2SG, TD15 2SS … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 44.5 miles71.6 km
- Edinburgh Airport 63.4 miles102 km
- Berwick-upon-Tweed Railway Station 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Chathill 10.6 miles17.1 km
Hotels near Holy Island Ad
- Manor House Hotel Holy Island 0.7 miles1.2 km
- The Victoria Hotel 3 6.2 miles10 km
- The Island View - A1 6.9 miles11 km
- Beach House Hotel 4 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Purdy Lodge 4 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Sunningdale Hotel 6.2 miles10 km
- Links Lets 2 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Blue Bell Hotel 5.5 miles8.8 km
- The Bamburgh Castle Inn - the Inn Collection Group 3 9.1 miles14.6 km
- The Kings Arms Hotel 3 9.7 miles15.6 km
Schools in Holy Island
- Holy Island C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Lindisfarne museum Museum 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Lindisfarne Priory Archaeological site 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Holy Island Harbour Harbour 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Haggerston Castle Estate 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Cocklawburn Beach Beach 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Newham Bog National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Berwick Harbour Harbour 9 miles14.5 km
- Shielfield Park Stadium 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Fowberry Tower Estate 10 miles16.1 km
- Ewart Park Estate 12 miles19.3 km
- Paxton House Estate 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Lilburn Tower Estate 13.4 miles21.5 km