Holy Island and Lindisfarne Castle Day Trip

Schedule

Sun Mar 16 2025 at 08:45 am to 07:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

University of Edinburgh | Edinburgh, SC

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Holy Island and Lindisfarne Castle Day Trip
About this Event

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Holy Island and Lindisfarne Castle Day Trip

A journey to Lindisfarne, a magical tidal island also called Holy Island, to visit Lindisfarne Castle and the ancient village of Lindisfarne as well as visiting Berwick-Upon-Tweed, or simply Berwick, a beautiful town Northumberland, England.

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Ticket £43

Ticket includes:

  • A return journey and transportation by a luxury coach with AC, TV screens and toilet
  • Fully guided tour with a friendly local guide, hiking/walking and free time for sightseeing, shopping and visiting attractions

Places we explore:

  • Lindisfarne and Holy Island: Discover a beautiful ancient village of Lindisfarne and Holy Island.
  • Lindisfarne Castle: Take a stroll along the cliff pathways towards a historic castle and enjoy the stunning and breathtaking views overlooking the North Sea. (Entry is not included)
  • Castle Point Lime Kilns and the ruins of Lindisfarne Priory
  • Berwick: Enjoy discovering a beautiful English town in Northumberland and admire its architectural features including the medieval town walls, the Georgian Town Hall, Elizabethan Ramparts and picturesque bridges over River Tweed.
  • North Sea and Coastal Scenery

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About the Tour

This is an exciting journey to the beautiful East Coast of England to visit Lindisfarne – also known as the mysterious tidal Holy Island off the Northumberland coast; one of the most important centres of early English Christianity where Irish monks settled in AD 635. We will visit the ancient village of Lindisfarne in the tidal Holy Island to enjoy the striking sea views overlooking the the historic Lindisfarne Castle and the picturesque rocky beach as well as its picturesque harbour, Lindisfarne Priory and St Mary the Virgin Church and the cute local Cafe Shops and Souvenir Shops. This amazing island is a hidden treasure and the scenery will leave you speechless. This tour also includes visiting Berwick-Upon-Tweed, or simply Berwick, a beautiful town Northumberland, England, and central to historic border wars between the Kingdoms of England and Scotland. You will have plenty of time to visit this gorgoeus town, its notable architectural features, in particular its medieval town walls, its Georgian Town Hall, its Elizabethan ramparts and picturesque bridges.This is truly a fun-filled Day Trip to appreciate dramatic scenery on the East Coast, historic castles and beaches. Entry to the attractions is not included.

No words can describe these places and no photos can capture these sights.

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Pick Up Point and Departure

  • Pick Up Time: 08:45am, 22 Buccleuch Place, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH8 9LN
  • Departure Time: 08:45am SHARP

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Lunch / Things to bring with you

There will be time for a lunch break in restaurants, however, you can also bring your own packed lunch. Bring with you lots of smiles, a camera, warm clothes, proper walking / hiking shoes, an ID, a bottle of water and snacks. We will also have tea/coffee and toilet breaks throughout the journey.

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Reminder Email

  • You will receive a reminder email with details including your pick up point and updates a few days prior to departure. Please make sure you will check your junk and in case you have not received the reminder email by one day prior the departure date, you must notify us on or email.

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Notes & Terms

  • Tickets are very limited and available based on first come, first served.
  • Tickets are non-refundable if you miss the tour for any reason.
  • If you can no longer attend, you may sell your ticket to others, however, you must notify in advance for check in purposes.
  • You will receive a reminder email with details and updates a few days prior to departure.
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Upcoming Student Tours Scotland - 2025

See below the schedule of our fantastic Student Tours in 2025. Everyone is welcome to join: students, professionals and visitors.


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  • : 15.02.25
  • : 22.02.25
  • : 22-23.02..24
  • : 01.03.25
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  • : 15-16.03..25
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University of Edinburgh, 22 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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