Holy Island

Holy Island

Holy Island of Lindisfarne is a pilgrimage site in Northumberland accessible via a tidal causeway. Visitors are drawn to its atmospheric priory ruins and a castle perched on a rocky crag. You can explore the harbour, sample famous local mead, and enjoy the wildlife-rich coast.

Coach tours
1
From
£689
Next departure
5 Oct 2026
Duration
5 days
Operator
Shearings

Let us handle the timing and the tides on a trip to the magical Holy Island of Lindisfarne. Reached by a causeway that vanishes beneath the sea twice a day, this ancient cradle of English Christianity is a true place of pilgrimage, home to atmospheric priory ruins and a fairytale castle perched high on a rocky crag.

You can wander through the priory and the harbour, sample the island's famous mead, and simply soak up the incredible sense of peace and history. With the wildlife-rich coast, Bamburgh, and the Farne Islands all close by, it's the perfect getaway. Browse our Northumberland coast coach holidays and treat yourself to a truly special break.

1 tour visiting Holy Island

  1. Newcastle and the Tyne Bridge

    Holy Island and Northumbrian Coast for Solo Travellers

    Operated by Shearings

    Visiting › Newcastle, Alnwick, Windsor, Durham, Holy Island +2 more

    • Day 4 · Holy Island Holy Island* and Seahouses The tiny, 2-sq mile Holy Island is home to some of the country's most fascinating historic tales and holds a religious significance that dates centuries. Connected to the mainland by a causeway that is only accessible at…
    • 5 days
    • Leaves 5 Oct 2026
    • 5 dates

    from £689

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When to go

Coach tours visiting Holy Island, by departure month.

  1. Sept No tours
  2. Oct 1 tour from £689
  3. Nov No tours
  4. Dec No tours
  5. Jan No tours
  6. Feb No tours
  7. Mar No tours
  8. Apr No tours
  9. May 1 tour from £699
  10. Jun No tours
  11. Jul 1 tour from £699
  12. Aug 1 tour from £699

Holy Island coach holidays: FAQs

How much does a coach holiday to Holy Island cost?

Coach holidays visiting Holy Island start from £689 per person. That's the lowest price across the 1 coach tour with upcoming departures; each tour's own dates and prices are listed above.

How long are coach holidays to Holy Island?

The coach holidays visiting Holy Island last 5 days, travel days included.

When do coach tours to Holy Island depart?

Upcoming departures run from October 2026 to August 2027.

Which coach holiday companies go to Holy Island?

Tours visiting Holy Island are run by Shearings. You book directly with the operator.

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Lindisfarne Castle

Lindisfarne

Holy Island is a peaceful destination reachable via a tidal causeway. Visitors are drawn to the striking Lindisfarne Castle perched on a rocky crag and the romantic ruins of Lindisfarne Priory. While exploring, you can sample the island's famous mead and spot seals lounging on the shore.
Alnwick Castle

Alnwick

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Newcastle and the Tyne Bridge

Newcastle

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Hexham

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