St.Mary's church is our parish church as well as a natural focus for pigrims of all denominations visiting
Holy Island throughout the year. Please visit this link for information on the church calendar and regular
service times. St.Aidan's Roman Catholic church and St.Cuthbert's Centre (URC) do not hold regular, daily services.
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Undoubtedly the Island's icons are the Castle and Priory. Lindisfarne Castle is managed by the 'National Trust' and
Lindisfarne Priory by 'English Heritage'. Admission prices and events are published on the following links.
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Religious Retreat
There are two centres who provide for those seeking a retreat experience either for groups or private individuls.
To view this years schedule of events click on the following link.
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Lindisfarne Gospels
The 'Lindisfarne Gospels' were written on Holy Island and is now held by the British Library.
The library presented a rare facsimile of the gospels to the community together with the interactive, electronic
'turning page' version.
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new 793ad Viking exhibition. Follow the gospel link for further information... |
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The Story of Holy Island
Wednesday 2nd June between 10am and 12am
Canon Rev Kate Tristram, author, island resident, historian, and previously head of Theology at
Durham, college will be be available at Lindisfarne Priory to sign copies of her recent book
which can be purchased at the museum.
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Guided walks on Holy Island
Holy Island is a nature reserve of international importance for its bird and plant life.
It also has a rich history being the "cradle of Christianity" for pagan Northumbria.
There is always something interesting to see here and these walks, led by an experienced
local guide, will introduce you to the many facets of life on Holy Island.
For more information please contact the walk leader,
Mary Gunn, on maryholyisland@aol.com
or click the logo for a copy of the 2010 schedule.
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Theatre, Films & Arts
In North Northumberland you never need feel isolated from the theatre, films and the arts.
Our local centre of excellence is "The Maltings" in nearby Berwick-upon-Tweed.
And when the tide is right - that's where we go!
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Paxton House
Paxton House and Country Park have a annual event programme with something on to capture the interest
of all ages and tastes. There's far too much to list on this event page so click on the picture and follow
the link to Paxton House. Whilst you're there, ask about Paxton Ted?
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