Day Itinerary
9 Activities
Day 2
146 mi3 mi
The Holy Island
Today you will be visiting the site of the Viking's very first raid on Britain - Lindisfarne, better known as the 'Holy Island.'
16.1 mi
30 min
10:0015 min
Holy Island of Lindisfarne Online
Welcome to the Holy Island!
In order to reach Lindisfarne, you must first cross the tidal causeway. While it is usually safe to cross anytime between 9am and 4pm, it's important that you check here to ensure that you are able to cross safely!
In order to reach Lindisfarne, you must first cross the tidal causeway. While it is usually safe to cross anytime between 9am and 4pm, it's important that you check here to ensure that you are able to cross safely!
0.5 mi
5 min
10:205 min
Holy Island Chare Ends Car Park
When you arrive on the island head to Chare Ends Car Park.
The local council asks that visitors use the allotted visitor car parks and don't try to park in the village as it becomes too crowded for locals, especially over the Summer season.
The local council asks that visitors use the allotted visitor car parks and don't try to park in the village as it becomes too crowded for locals, especially over the Summer season.
1 mi
20 min
11:001 hr
Lindisfarne Castle
Leave your car and walk to the South Eastern tip of the island to Lindisfarne Castle.
This 16th-Century castle was built using rocks from the priory buildings after it was abandoned in 1536 and was used primarily as a fortification during the many wars fought across the English and Scottish border. It stands on the highest point of the island and looks out across the North Sea.
This 16th-Century castle was built using rocks from the priory buildings after it was abandoned in 1536 and was used primarily as a fortification during the many wars fought across the English and Scottish border. It stands on the highest point of the island and looks out across the North Sea.
0.7 mi
15 min
12:151 hr
Pilgrims Coffee House & Roastery
Time for lunch! Head back into town and stop off at The Pilgrims Coffee House.
One of the best places on the island for a delicious light lunch!
This family-owned business prides itself on it's ethically sourced ingredients and fairtrade support!
One of the best places on the island for a delicious light lunch!
This family-owned business prides itself on it's ethically sourced ingredients and fairtrade support!
0.3 mi
5 min
13:301 hr
Lindisfarne Priory
One of the most important buildings in Viking Britain, the Lindisfarne Priory was the site of the very first raid the Vikings made on these shores!
Take a walk through the ruins of what was once a thriving Priory, filled with the sounds and scents of 1st Century Catholic Britain, and imagine the terror of the monks as the fearsome Viking warriors came ashore!
Information regarding tickets and opening times can be found here.
Take a walk through the ruins of what was once a thriving Priory, filled with the sounds and scents of 1st Century Catholic Britain, and imagine the terror of the monks as the fearsome Viking warriors came ashore!
Information regarding tickets and opening times can be found here.
0.6 mi
10 min
14:455 min
Holy Island Chare Ends Car Park
Pick up your car from the car park and head back over the tidal causeway!
Make sure to check the website again to make sure it's safe to cross!
Make sure to check the website again to make sure it's safe to cross!
129.8 mi
2 hrs 45 min
17:4510 min
Church Street
After leaving the Holy Island it's time to head back down the coast to your final destination of Whitby. Named Whitby - meaning White Settlement - by the Vikings in 867 AD, this traditional fishing town is the perfect place to end your Viking tour!
Leave your car at the Church Street Car Park and head into town!
Leave your car at the Church Street Car Park and head into town!
0.6 mi
15 min
18:1515 min
Whalebone Arch
Standing as a reminder of Whitby's historical whaling tradition, these 20ft whalebones honour those 18th & 19th century sailors who made their living whaling in the freezing seas of the Arctic!
0.3 mi
10 min
18:451 hr
Silver Street Fisheries
It would be a shame to come to such a charming, traditional British, sea-side down and not end the day with the nation's favourite!
Head to Silver Street Fisheries, one of the best among Whitby's many fish restaurants and grab a portion of perfectly cooked fish and chips!
Head to Silver Street Fisheries, one of the best among Whitby's many fish restaurants and grab a portion of perfectly cooked fish and chips!