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Lindisfarne Castle looks like a classic medieval castle, but this was originally a Tudor fort which the architect Edwin Lutyens converted to a private residence in 1903. The magnificent island setting provides a landmark that i... more
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The magnificent coastal setting of this completely restored medieval castle, perched high on a bluff overlooking the North Sea in Northumberland, has attracted the eye of many a film director, and Bamburgh Castle is a “film sta... more
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Kerry Taylor said
… a swim. We are heading north into the cold wind, towards Bamburgh Castle. We’ve seen it from… continue reading »
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The Farne Islands lie off the Northumberland coast, around 40 miles north of Newcastle. You can only visit Inner Farne and Staple Island, both of which are in the care of the National Trust. The islands are breeding grounds for... more
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The monastery on Holy Island was originally founded by St Aidan in 635 AD. It became a place of Christian pilgrimage associated with St Cuthbert. The wealth of the monastery made it a target for Viking raids during the late 8th... more
Lindisfarne Travel Experiences
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Bamburgh or Bust!
Our last full day in Seahouses and the wather is not looking good. The boats can’t go out because of the wind and there are showers passi... Continue reading »
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Lindisfarne, the Holy Island
Before going to bed last night, Y and I had taken a closer look at our maps to check out our route for today. I calculated it at about 18... Continue reading »
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Alnwick Gardens and Barter Books
We hadn’t really known what to do today, the weather was poor and buses not as frequent because it’s a Sunday, but our host came to the r... Continue reading »
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Watch out Seahouses, here we come!
“Chathill! Why on earth do you want to go to Chathill? There’s nothing there!” The Ticket Inspector on the final leg of our train journey... Continue reading »
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