Lindisfarne Priory
Lindisfarne Priory is a castle & historic landmark in Northumberland, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.
| Price | Adult £10 · Child £6 · Family £26 The English Heritage page links to prices without showing them, so the figures here are estimates. Members free; booking ahead saves up to 15%; 20% off walk-up tickets if you arrive by bus, train or bike. |
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| Opening times | Open daily; the causeway floods at high tide, so check Holy Island safe crossing times first (shown in late October 2026; English Heritage often reduces days in winter, so check before you go). |
| Best time to go | Weekdays outside school holidays; check the causeway tide times first. |
| School holiday tip | Early July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. |
| Best ages | About 5+; steps, drops and uneven ground, so check pram access All ages; dogs on leads welcome. |
| If it rains | Mostly outdoors with little shelter; pick a dry day |
| Parking | Holy Island pay-and-display car park, 5 minutes' walk (not run by EH). The island is cut off by the tide twice a day: check the council's safe crossing times. |
| Food | No café at the priory (picnics on the grass); cafés and pubs in the village. No toilets on site. |
| Money saver | Check English Heritage, Historic Environment Scotland or Cadw membership value; many ruins are cheap or free. |
| Top tips | Check safe crossing times before you set off. Park in the main car park and walk to the priory. |
| What to pack | Sturdy shoes, waterproofs, layers, picnic, carrier for toddlers |
Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source
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