Border Castles and Towers

Lindisfarne Castle

Location:

9 miles south of Berwick the road is signposted to Holy Island. Check the tide table carefully before you cross the causeway to the island. Park at the large car park on the left.
There is no available parking beyond.

Map ref: 75 136 418

The castle was built on the orders of Henry VIII in 1550 (using stones taken from Lindisfarne Priory) to protect Holy Island from attack by Scots.

The castle was converted into a private home in 1903.

The rooms are filled with a fine collection of antique furniture, mostly oak, of the early seventeenth century.

The castle is closed on Fridays.

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