Lindisfarne Priory (English Heritage)

Holy Island
Berwick Upon Tweed
Northumberland
TD15 2RX
England

Website

www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/lindisfarne-priory/

Telephone

01289 389200

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A place of pilgrimage for 1,300 years, Lindisfarne Priory is the perfect family day out and island escape. Stroll around the atmospheric ruins, visit the exhibition and hear about the life of St Cuthbert and the sieges of the Vikings or relax in the tranquil grounds with a picnic.

Venue Type:

Heritage site, Sacred space

 Opening hours

1 Apr-30 Sep 9.30am-5pm daily / 1Oct-1 Nov 9.30am-4pm daily / 2 Nov-31 Jan 10am-2pm Sat-Mon / 1 Feb-31 Mar 10am-4pm daily / Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan

 Admission charges

4.80/4.30/2.90

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Gospels on the Grass

28 June — 7 July 2013

Celebrating both the Festival of the North East and the display of the unique Lindisfarne Gospels at Durham Cathedral during the summer, we highlight the place of origin of the famous Gospels with a magnificent piece of land art.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Admission

£5.20

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/gospels-on-the-grass-lpr-28-jun

A Monk's Tale

29 — 30 June 2013

Throughout each day our costumed medieval monk tells stories and tales from the time of the Gospels creation. Stories unfold en promenade around the ruins of the Priory. Also the Gospels on Grass artwork remains in situ for all visitors to enjoy.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-5pm

Admission

£5.20

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/a-monks-tale-lpr-29-jun

The Making of the Gospels

27 — 28 July 2013

Reflecting the summer display of the iconic Lindisfarne Gospels in Durham Cathedral we present a selection of medieval artisans demonstrating the skills and crafts that would have been used in the constructing and careful making of the original gospels.

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-5pm

Admission

£5.20

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/the-making-of-the-gospels-lpr-27-jul

Viking Raiders

24 — 26 August 2013

Encounter the terrifying Vikings as they spread a wave of terror across the North eastern coast of England. Explore their encampment and see displays of combat culminating in a full-scale, deadly battle with the re-enactors of The Vikings.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Admission

£6.50

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/viking-raiders-lpr-24-aug

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