This is a monument you can see from miles around yet when you get inside its actually quite small and domestic compared with what "castle" might invoke. Lots of information about those who stayed there - some of whom obviously didn't enjoy their time there - there are some witty quotes throughout the rooms. Don't miss the Gertrude Jekyll garden on the land below - this can be visited without paying the castle entry fee and is a rather unusual garden, situated in the middle of an empty field.

First time on Holy Island, we thought this a 'must do' It had been a fort and, since 1910, a holiday home. and was handed to Narional Trustmid C20th. An impressive location, book the tour before as they need to limit traffic flow.

Ok can’t do an overview review for the island . But here goes. Visited on Thursday 21st September hubby & 2 dogs. Causeway open most of the day, on this day. Firstly if you’re considering walking across the causeway for your visit, only do this if you are an experienced and committed hiker. You’ll need to allow an hour at least, so bear that in mind for your return & tide times. It was PACKED struggled to find a parking space. Parking I thought was expensive £7 for 4 hours. You’re given the impression there is only one car park. But there is another further on towards the castle. Has coach parking at front but car spaces at the rear. Not loads though. The walk up to the castle from the car park is again another long walk , at least 40 mins then a steep climb up. There are beautiful walks all over the island but wear proper shoes. To be honest it was so busy it became uncomfortable, and as for getting lunch everywhere full with cues and waits. Priory is English heritage £9.50, it’s lovely but basically a ruin so expensive ( I know up keep , protection etc etc but…) then the castle is £9.50 that’s national trust but at least there’s more to see and it’s had a lot of money spent recently. If your members of either of these the obviously free. All in all it can turn out to be an expensive visit. It was so busy it wasn’t pleasant to wander around ( I’ve been to Disney & felt just as busy !, compared to scale) , I wonder if they ever limit numbers, must be a nightmare for locals. If you have any mobility issues or can’t walk far this would be a challenge. In my husbands words ‘won’t be doing that again’

Would like to compliment the National Trust on the wonderful Lindisfarne Castle.  We attended yesterday it was our first visit to the castle and also Holy Island.  What a beautiful place to visit and expertly curated from start to finish in particularly being greeted with a beautiful postcard which was an invite to visit the castle. Also would like to draw your attention to Eleanor who made our visit so special and took great delight in answering all our questions about the castle and the area and also pointed out some seals on the beach opposite the castle and loaned us her binoculars to look at them it made our day! One of our favourite visits to a National Trust property and look forward to returning again soon. Thank you so much!

Visited last week with my mum and thoroughly enjoyed it! Even in the overcast, rainy weather, it was still fantastic. The view is stunning and inside the castle was so immersive. Everything still looked like it was being 'lived in'. Definitely worth visiting!

I've long wanted to visit Lindisfarne Castle and was thrilled to find it open before Easter. Despite the soaking we got, it didn't disappoint. The volunteers who greeted us were the most welcoming and pleasant of any National Trust place I've ever experienced, and at my age I've been to a great many! The story of the castle's purchase and extensive renovations in the early 1900s was clearly and imaginatively presented and the whole experience was a delight. I thought I knew about architect Edwin Lutyens until I came here and learned about 'Ned' and his friendship with Edward Hudson, founder of Country Life magazine and owner of the castle. It was easy to imagine life with Hudson and his guests at the time and I felt truly sorry for the servants who had to carry meals and coals up and down so many steps. I longed for some background cello music to remind us of Madame Suggia, the famous Portuguese cellist who lived in the castle for a while. The views on a clear, sunny day would be magnificent. Not a place to visit with young children or for anyone who can't manage steps and stairs!

Lovely knowledgable and gentle guides, beautiful place and a little slice of history which is well worth a visit. Bearing in mind it was the school holidays the place was swarming; had the weather been foul we probably would have felt differently but the sun shone and we arrived before the madding crowd. We will return.

The walk up to the castle is fairly steep and circular, around the hill that the castle is built upon. Pooches: No dogs allowed in Lindisfarne Castle. Inside: it's very well kept, having been restored by two Victorian gents who used it as a holiday home. Very cosy. It has the furnishings that you would expect to see in a castle plus some obvious Victorian additions such as an iron range in the small kitchen. I've visited a lot of castles and I'd say this is one of my favourites. National Trust site so bring your membership card. Lovely walks around the 'nature trail' around that end of the island. Time to allow: you will have seen everything in the castle within 30-40 minutes.

Enjoyable walk from the village to the castle, there is a steep path to the entrance which could prove difficult for people with mobility issues. The castle itself is quite small but there is plenty to see and read whilst in there. The panoramic views from the courtyard of the castle is stunning. Also worth a visit are the lime kilns just a short walk past the castle.

Small castle perched on the hill within the island of Lindisfarne (Holy island) - there is a road that leads directly up to the castle, so if you have mobility issues you can virtually get all the way there. The last bit however, is a steep incline. You can pay to access the castle, i didn't, but walked around the grass area outside. There are old lime kilns to one side. A coastal path that takes you off along the coast. And the Gertrude Jekyll gardens - all free. The view from the castle is good - looking back to Lindisfarne village & the priory, harbour & along the coastline