English Heritage sites near Holy Island Parish
LINDISFARNE PRIORY
1 miles from Holy Island Parish
Lindisfarne Priory sits on Holy Island and is a great family day out in Northumberland. Reached by causeway at low tide, the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful views make a visit well worth the effort.
BERWICK-UPON-TWEED BARRACKS AND MAIN GUARD
10 miles from Holy Island Parish
Berwick Barracks was built in the early 18th century to the design of the distinguished architect Nicholas Hawksmoor, the Barracks was among the first in England to be purpose built.
BERWICK-UPON-TWEED CASTLE AND RAMPARTS
10 miles from Holy Island Parish
The remains of a medieval castle crucial to Anglo-Scottish warfare.
ETAL CASTLE
12 miles from Holy Island Parish
Etal was built in the mid 14th century by Robert Manners as a defence against Scots raiders, in a strategic position by a ford over the river Till.
NORHAM CASTLE
13 miles from Holy Island Parish
Commanding a vital ford over the River Tweed, Norham was one of the strongest of the border castles, and the most often attacked by the Scots.
DUNSTANBURGH CASTLE
16 miles from Holy Island Parish
Dramatic Dunstanburgh Castle was built at a time when relations between King Edward II and his most powerful baron, Earl Thomas of Lancaster, had become openly hostile.
Churches in Holy Island Parish
St Mary the Virgin
Crossgate Lane
Holy Island
Berwick-upon-Tweed
01289 389216
http://www.stmarysholyisland.org/
Our church is based on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, U.K.
As well as a small local congregation we welcome tourists and pilgrims daily throughout the year to join with us in our services.
To find our more about our history, please see: <span style="font-size: 1rem;">https://www.explorechurches.org/church/st-mary-virgin-holy-island</span>
Pubs in Holy Island Parish
Crown & Anchor Hotel
Market Place, Holy Island, TD15 2RX
(01289) 389215
holyislandcrown.co.uk
Manor House Hotel
Holy Island, TD15 2RX
(01289) 389207
manorhouseholyisland.com
Ship Inn
Marygate, Holy Island, TD15 2SJ
(01289) 389311
theshipinn-holyisland.co.uk