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Holy Island

The Holy Island web site is packed full with information on local accommodation religious natural and local history plus books by local authors and and local products

Excellent in depth information

Website: http://www.lindisfarne.org.uk

St.Mary's Lighthouse

St Mary's Island lies just off the coast a little north of Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear and about 10 miles from Newcastle. It is well signposted from most major routes, the A19 being the closest major north-south route.
Cars belonging to the general public are not allowed onto the island, instead ample parking is available in two car parks, one right at the end of the causeway access road. There is a charge for parking during "Summer" and toilet facilities are available.

The island is accessed by walking about 80 metres across a causeway which is only slightly covered at HW during neaps but can be almost a metre deep during springs. Care should be exercised when negotiating the causeway when any tide is running as it's quite easy to walk "off-the-edge".

Phone: 0191 200 8654