Lindisfarne
Few coach holidays capture the magic of the Northumberland coast quite like a journey to Lindisfarne, the Holy Island. Because the island sits across a tidal causeway, you can only cross at certain safe times each day. That's where it really pays to let an experienced driver handle the timings for you. As you roll across the sands, keep an eye out for grazing seals and the dramatic outline of Lindisfarne Castle on its rocky crag.
Once you arrive, there's plenty to enjoy at your own gentle pace. You can wander the romantic ruins of Lindisfarne Priory, where St Aidan and St Cuthbert shaped early English Christianity, then sample the island's famous mead. Our coach trips also take the stress out of parking, route planning and long drives behind the wheel. Whether you're a keen historian or simply chasing fresh sea air, these Lindisfarne trips are an easy, friendly way to explore one of England's most peaceful corners.
Coach tours visiting Lindisfarne
Holy Island and Northumbrian Coast
by Shearings
Uncover the rugged beauty of the Northumbrian Coast, famed for its golden sands, history and mystery, and visit the impressive Holy Island.
Where you’ll stay
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Leonardo Newcastle ★★★★
Set on the south bank of the River Tyne, the Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside is a comfortable and convenient base for exploring the best of Newcastle and Gateshead.
Many of its spacious rooms enjoy lovely views over the Tyne and its famous bridges, and you're just a short stroll from the Quayside's shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. With a riverside restaurant, on-site coffee bar, and easy access to the city centre and transport links, it's a welcoming spot to relax after a day of sightseeing.
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🧳 Arrival
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then on to Newcastle for a four-night stay.
Meals: Dinner
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📸 Excursion
Holy Island* and Seahouses
This tiny, 2-sq mile island packs a lot in with religious significance dating back centuries.
Connected to the mainland by a causeway that is only accessible at low tide, Lindisfarne is much the same as when St. Aidan founded a monastery here in 635 AD.
We then return via Seahouses, a delightful Northumberland Coast village.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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📸 Excursion
Durham and Newcastle
Explore Durham, in the ‘Land of the Prince Bishops’, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The grand Norman-era Cathedral dominates the landscape and there is a plethora of delightful shops and cafés to enjoy in the cobbled streets.
We then return to Newcastle for an afternoon at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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📸 Excursion
Alnwick and Northumbrian Coast
Today we visit Alnwick, home to an impressive castle and gardens and is bursting with pretty streets and interesting shops, such as Barter Books, one of the largest second-hand bookshops in Europe.
We then take a scenic drive along the beautiful Northumbrian Coast. With wide, sandy beaches, quaint villages, and impressive castles, this stretch of coastline is some of the most beautiful in the country.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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🏡 Departure
Return home.
Meals: Breakfast
Image Attribution
- Lindisfarne Castle — (Photo by Graham Durham on Unsplash )
- Durham cathedral and the city skyline — (Photo by Jeffrey Zhang on Unsplash )
- Alnwick Castle — (Photo by Jeffrey Zhang on Unsplash )