English Heritage sites near Holy Island Parish

Lindisfarne Priory

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exposed floorboards and wooden tables / benches provide comfortable seating. Large beer garden with views to castle. Cosy bar; Note the gothic carving of a local monk in the corner; Comfortable sitting room to the rear.
Manor House Hotel

Holy Island, TD15 2RX
(01289) 389207
manorhouseholyisland.com

The Manor House Hotel is located at the heart of the island, next to the priory and has magnificent views of the castle and harbour area. The bar area is light and airy with pale wood in abundance. Free wifi. A large beer garden to the fron...
Ship Inn

Marygate, Holy Island, TD15 2SJ
(01289) 389311
theshipinn-holyisland.co.uk

The Ship Inn has an ambience that perfectly portrays an atmosphere akin to the interior of a traditional sailing ship with wood panelled walls adorned with artefacts of life at sea in days of yore. In addition, various photographs and paint...