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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Holy Island of Lindisfarne

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England

Updated March 1, 2023

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Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England

Pilgrims Way to Holy Island

Twice a day this ancient path disappears with the tides, leaving the Holy Island of Lindisfarne out to sea.

Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England

Holy Island Boat Sheds

These upturned herring boats make nifty storage sheds for fishing goods.

Holy Island of Lindisfarne, England

Lindisfarne, the Holy Island

This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.
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Northumberland, England

St. Nicholas Church House

Decaying 18th-century church converted to a single-family home.
5 miles from Holy Island of Lindisfarne

Bamburgh, England

Grace Darling Museum

This museum honors the young maritime hero who became an unexpected Victorian-era celebrity.
6 miles from Holy Island of Lindisfarne

Bamburgh, England

Teak Ceiling at Bamburgh Castle

The medieval-looking hammer beam teak roof may be a Victorian vanity, but it's still absolutely magnificent.
6 miles from Holy Island of Lindisfarne

Northumberland, England

St. Cuthbert's Cave

A rocky outcrop where monks hid their most holy relic while escaping Danish invaders.
6 miles from Holy Island of Lindisfarne
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