← Back to England Experiences
North Shields · North East · England
Bamburgh & Lindisfarne Shore Excursion
Starting From
From $239.87 per person
Current Project Expedition rate
Experience inventory, live availability and secure booking provided by
Project Expedition
The Experience
What your day looks like
Since pre-history Bamburgh and Lindisfarne have had human settlements. As a fortress of the Kingdom of Northumbria Bamburgh was the center of the largest Kingdom in England during the 7th and 8th centuries. In the middle ages, the Castle developed as an important fortress against Scottish attack - eventually developing into the impressive fortification you see today. Lindisfarne is famous for both the Lindisfarne Gospels and being one of the first locations in the United Kingdom to be attacked by the Vikings. It is called the cradle of English Christianity due to the importance of the monastery in the dark ages. Due to the tides, the tour may go to Lindisfarne at different times to enable safe crossing and return to the mainland. The Village of Bamburgh will also be included in the tour with the remains of the monastery and St. Aiden’s Church both being sights to visit.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Discover the Bamburgh and Lindisfarne
- Visit Bamburgh Castle & Lindisfarne monastery
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Bamburgh Castle: Bamburgh has been inhabited since the stone age with its prominent rocky outcrop being a prime location for people to settle to provide a defense. It was the fortress of the Kings of Northumbria who lived and resided at it as their capital. Following the Norman Invasion, a Castle has stood on the site. Lindisfarne Priory: Lindisfarne began as the Celtic island called Medcaut. The Irish mission to Northumbria from Iona chose it as the site of their monastery and there was a famous mixing of Irish and Anglo-Saxon Art on the island. The monastery was attacked by the Viking raid in 793AD that was said to be the trigger of the Viking age. The current ruins of the Priory were built in the middle ages and gave the island its famous name: Holy Island.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Northumberland
Sightseeing at Bamburgh Castle.
Continued
Lindisfarne (Holy Island)
Sightseeing.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Entry to Bamburgh Castle and Lindisfarne
Not Included
Drinks
What to Bring
All-weather clothing will be required and walking shoes
Meeting & Pickup
Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, Port of Tyne, or Newcastle Train station. OR The tour starts from Port Of Tyne.
Languages Offered
[object Object]
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 10 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
Featured Travel