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Viking Themed Tour of Lindisfarne and Bamburgh Castle – Saturday 3rd Oct

The Vikings have returned!

So why exactly is Lindisfarne known as ‘Holy Island’? Well not only is it the birth place of the Christian Faith for England, but the monks who resided here well over 1000 years ago, were responsible for creating a lasting legacy that has resulted in the majority of the UK following the Christian Faith. The ancient monastery attracted a lot of wealth and attention and it was this that led to the island being visited by some of the most pioneering warriors of their time, The Vikings. The first viking raid to the UK took place in AD 793 on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. They came back less than hundred years later as part of their quest to conquer all of the UK. Come explore one of the most beautiful areas of Northern England with Ragnar Lundgren as we show you some of the island’s most fascinating stories as well as taking in the breathtaking scenery and wildlife. On an island that can only be reached twice a day along a tidal causeway, we must try not to get stranded!!! Then onwards to Bamburgh Castle (the real Bebbanburg) for a Castle & Grounds Tour and vantage point for some fantastic coastal scenery.

ITINERARY OF THE DAY

08:00
Depart from outside the Durham University Students' Union Building, New Elvet DH1 3AN
08:25
Depart from the outside the SPAR store opposite to International House Newcastle (7 Gallowgate, NE1 4SG)
08:35
Depart from Northumbria University Business School car park nr Sainsbury's, Falconar Street, NE2 1UY
09:45
Arrive at Bamburgh - Coach Park, Links Road NE69 7BJ for best view of castle and short talk of castle's timeline
10:15
Castle entry & short talk about Last Kingdom/Uhtred The Bold of Bebbanburg
10:30
Comfort Break & free time to explore State Rooms, Castle & Village
12:45
Depart from Bamburgh Castle Coach Park NE69 7BJ
13:30
Arrive on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne (Coach Park - TD15 2SX)
13:35
Walk to The Square then free time for lunch
14:40
Tour of the Island including stories surrounding the viking attack on the Island and points of interest
14:50
Walk across to St Cuthbert's Isle (tides permitting)
15:30
Tour continues
16:10
St Aidan's Winery for some samples of Lindisfarne Mead
16:40
Free time
17:40
Coach departure from Holy Island Coach Park TD15 2SX
19:45
Set-down at the same Newcastle Pickup Locations
20:15
Arrive back at University of Durham Students' Union DH1 3AN
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