Lindisfarne Heritage Centre
Things to do in Northumberland Scottish Borders
Visitor-Attractions in Scotland
Description: The Lindisfarne Heritage Centre is the base for information on the Lindisfarne Gospels. An interactive program allows you to turn the pages of the 'virtual' Gospel, and, newly arrived, is a limited edition facsimile of the Lindisfarne Gospels donated by the British Library, along with an accompanying exhibition.
New for 2005
The Lindisfarne Gospel Quilt with its 64,000 stitches and over 200 yards of gold cord. A must for embroiderers!
[b]Ownership:
Owned and managed by the people of the Holy Island of Lindisfarne.
Situation � OS ref: NU 127420
How to get there:
In Marygate
By car: Access across the tidal causeway is from the A1 at Beal, 8 miles south of Berwick upon Tweed. Signposted. Parking on the island is strictly controlled.
By public transport: There is a bus service from Berwick upon Tweed to Holy Island.
Seasonal opening details (2004):
All year
Opening Hours:
The island, being across the tidal causeway, is cut off twice each day.
Safe crossing times.
Normal opening - Summer - 10am to 5pm.
Winter - 10am to 4pm.
Facilities:
Access for All
Visitor Information Centre and Gift Shop
Internet Access Centre
Admission:
To exhibition areas � Adults �2.50, children FREE
Contact:
Tel: 01289 389004
Attached attractions:
Exhibition of Life on Holy Island � The People, The Wildlife, The Landscape and Sea.
Additional Information
Large Groups welcome (by appointment)
Web link: (where appropriate):
Lindisfarne Heritage Centre
Places to stay nearby:
Berwick
Local towns and villages:
Lindisfarne
Berwick upon Tweed
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