The Barn at Beal and Lindisfarne Holy Island, Northumberland

We spent the early May bank holiday weekend at The Barn at Beal campsite in Northumberland and had a fantastic visit to Lindisfarne also known as Holy Island. We spent a few hours discovering Holy Island.
An amazing area of outstanding natural beauty to visit in Northumberland with wonderful views and fantastic food and drink!
The Barn at Beal:
barnatbeal.com
Please note that access to Lindisfarne is via a causeway which is covered by the North Sea twice a day, you can check the safe crossing times at;
holyislandcrossingtimes.north...
Pay By Phone - for parking without cash on Lindisfarne in the main car park:
paybyphone.co.uk
Lindisfarne Priory - English Heritage:
www.english-heritage.org.uk/v...
Lindisfarne Castle - National Trust:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lind...
Lindisfarne Mead:
www.lindisfarnemead.com
Contents:
00:00 Introduction
00:16 Arriving The Barn at Beal Campsite
01:03 Look around The Barn at Beal
05:50 Food at the Cafe and Restaurant at The Barn at Beal
07:20 Walks from the Barn at Beal to the Causeway
09:54 Crossing to and arriving at Lindisfarne Holy Island
11:34 Parking on Lindisfarne Holy Island
11:50 Look around Holy Island
13:00 Lindisfarne Priory
13:17 The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
18:07 Lindisfarne Castle
19:33 Window on Wild Lindisfarne
19:55 Lindisfarne Village
20:41 Lindisfarne Mead
23:15 Review of The Barn at Beal
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  • @Bloomy086241
    @Bloomy0862412 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant keep up the good work

  • @LeisureBit

    @LeisureBit

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the comment, really appreciate the encouragement- have a great weekend, all the best, David 👍

  • @susanwestwood-cosmicconscious
    @susanwestwood-cosmicconscious2 ай бұрын

    Great video. Clear and informative. Thank you 🙏

  • @LeisureBit

    @LeisureBit

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much for your feedback. It means the world to us 💕 Rachel & David

  • @parkay3560
    @parkay35602 жыл бұрын

    wow.....its ten years since I went there. Its had an utter transformation. There used to be a bird of prey centre at the side of it. Ive just finished the conversion on my van so a return is deffo going to happen. great video!!!!

  • @LeisureBit

    @LeisureBit

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you - appreciated. Definitely worth another visit - we loved it and would love to go back. Shame the bird of prey centre isn’t there still. Have a great weekend, all the best, David & Rachel 👍

  • @jimandmotravels
    @jimandmotravels2 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed watching this. Very informative and great camera shots.

  • @LeisureBit

    @LeisureBit

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you - really appreciated. Pleased you enjoyed watching. Have a great weekend, all the best, David & Rachel 👍

  • @HelenandDave
    @HelenandDave2 жыл бұрын

    This looks great, we must have driven close by on our way up the A1 as we headed to Fife. Liked & subbed to your channel too. Happy travels, Dave & Helen 👍

  • @LeisureBit

    @LeisureBit

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dave & Helen it is literally a hop, skip and jump from the A1. It is a beautiful site. We are looking forward to your Scotland series as we are heading that way in June. Thank you for subscribing 💕

  • @walkstonowhere
    @walkstonowhere2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. We visited Lindisfarne a few years ago and it was blowing and absolute hoolie 😯. Still a beautiful place, but thanks for showing what we could have seen. The site looks ace too 👍

  • @LeisureBit

    @LeisureBit

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s a beautiful area if you catch the weather right - shame it wasn’t as nice when you were there. The site was lovely and we would definitely go back - all the best, David & Rachel 👍

  • @DABroke
    @DABroke2 жыл бұрын

    Have never been to Northumberland in my life and this has certainly wetted my appetite! Thank you for a very detailed review of the site and surrounding area.

  • @LeisureBit

    @LeisureBit

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh David Northumberland is one for your list. The coastline is stunning. There are some really amazing places to go and see. Our vlogs for Old Hartley, River Breamish, Cragside and Beamish are sensational and a must see! 💕

  • @DABroke

    @DABroke

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LeisureBit Thank you - I'll look those out.

  • @Wheres_wanda_wandering
    @Wheres_wanda_wandering2 жыл бұрын

    Northumberland is on our counties still to do. I have been looking at a site called Budle but this site looks far superior and much closer to Holy Island. I visited as a child but only really remember the drive back as the sea was on its way in. Take care Gill

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda2 жыл бұрын

    LeeisureBit- ‘sup?. Enjoyed, that is perfect uploading,

  • @LeisureBit

    @LeisureBit

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you - really pleased you enjoyed it - all the best, David & Rachel 👍

  • @vansforthememories
    @vansforthememories2 жыл бұрын

    Lovely vlog, been a while since we were up there, 20 years or so 😊 Reminded me of how lovely it is 😎 Thanks for sharing Em xx 😘

  • @LeisureBit

    @LeisureBit

    2 жыл бұрын

    Morning Em, it was my first visit to Holy Island and I loved it 💕 The weather helped too 🌞

  • @timw2973
    @timw29732 жыл бұрын

    Looks another lovely site and some great local attractions. Joly island looks nice too and as you say its keep an eye on the tide times. Oh David another beer in hand 🤣🤣. You all looked liked you had a great time to. Many thanks

  • @LeisureBit

    @LeisureBit

    2 жыл бұрын

    Afternoon Tim! I have never been to Holy island before (Rachel) and I love it! The Barn was lovely … a great site! Beer in hand and Roxy found water! 😝

  • @colinwade7005
    @colinwade70052 жыл бұрын

    Another interesting video. Glad you both and Roxy enjoyed it up there. We due a visit up that way ourselves.👍

  • @LeisureBit

    @LeisureBit

    2 жыл бұрын

    Morning Colin! How are you both? I highly recommend it, we have been to some gorgeous places on the Northumbrian coastline m. Roxy really enjoyed it 🐾

  • @rufflyadventuring3579
    @rufflyadventuring35792 жыл бұрын

    Wow can’t believe how much the barn at Beal has expanded 😀 we used to live in Berwick upon tweed and the barn was just a cafe restaurant when we were last there. Great video guys I know where I’m staying when we pop down to visit friends 😀👍

  • @LeisureBit

    @LeisureBit

    2 жыл бұрын

    Morning! It is such a beautiful place. The Barn was beautiful, so well converted and busy most the time too which is great for them! Sneak in a little visit to friends to have a 👀 I don’t think you would be disappointed 💕

  • @tylerstravels0610
    @tylerstravels06102 жыл бұрын

    Never been that far north on the east side, will certainly have a visit up there now, looks fantastic.

  • @LeisureBit

    @LeisureBit

    2 жыл бұрын

    Definately worth a trip up, exceeded my expectations - we had a lovely weekend. Was definitely fantastic, All the best, David & Rachel 👍

  • @Wizardinthewild
    @Wizardinthewild2 жыл бұрын

    First of all, big congratulations on reaching 1000 subscribers! Well done you two. You work so hard to produce professional and informative vlogs. It’s a well deserved achievement . You have certainly tempted us to plan some visits! Barn at Beal Looked like a nice site. Like the rustic style. So cosy. Gorgeous views. Want to go to Lindisfarne and Holy Island. ( back to my Mike Oldfield days 🤣) Cheeky sparrows😉love Roxy’s happy tail🤣 cycle route looked good. Love the idea of the causeway but quite scary if you get caught out. So many nice walks. Awesome drive over the causeway. You had gorgeous weather too. Nice tour of the village. Priory looked really interesting and what a location for it. Lindisfarne castle looked very impressive on the hill. That cobblestone stairway was interesting. Easy to spend ages there. Enjoy your mead. Lovely vlog guys 😊👍🧙‍♂️

  • @LeisureBit

    @LeisureBit

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awww thank you so much that’s really appreciated and means a lot. Lindisfarne was amazing, I came away wondering why I hadn’t been before as have done the boat trip to the other Farne Islands back when I was at school (many moons ago) and can’t remember ever going to Lindisfarne. We also did the boat trip about 5 years ago from Seahouses, if you’re in the area that is also worth considering. The causeway I was worried about before going, but if you stick to the safe crossing times and give yourself some additional time I’m sure all would be uneventful - I wouldn’t want to be the one chancing it and getting caught out (imagine the embarrassment) all be it would be a very popular vlog I’m sure, just less popular with the coat guard etc 😀 I would have liked to have had a look around the priory inside and the museum but we were too early and you had to be off the island by 12:45 ish on that day if I remember right. Someone gave me a tip that if you want to explore the island in the busier months, going over before the tide comes in then coming off when it retreats was a good idea, however, the coffee shop etc. on the day we were on all closed when folks left for the day. Definitely recommend if you’re in the Northumberland area. We are really looking forward to exploring Skye after watching your fantastic vlogs - the scenery is beautiful and things you discovered are amazing ❤️ Thanks again, have a lovely weekend. all the best, David & Rachel 👍

  • @LeisureBit

    @LeisureBit

    2 жыл бұрын

    Morning guys! Thank you for your kind words 💕 The Barn @ Beale was a lovely site, great views and the food was amazing! Like David I can’t believe it was my first visit to Holy Island, it is stunning. Imagine if we had got the crossing time wrong! 🤣🤣 a taxi got caught out the week before! Roxy is a happy little girl most the time (unless there is a motorbike 🏍 or bipping microwave) I hope we get to meet up soon again Rachel

  • @TravelingVanLife
    @TravelingVanLife2 жыл бұрын

    Great video Dave & Rach, we hope to make a trip up there at some point and then on to Holy Island, Steve, Ewa & Olivia

  • @LeisureBit

    @LeisureBit

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks guys 💕 highly recommended 💕

  • @sylviapage8572
    @sylviapage85722 жыл бұрын

    We stayed at the Beadnell site in Northumberland last week and had a trip to Bamburgh where we had Pilgrims coffee and a kipper in a bun on the beach. Both were delicious. I have been to Holy Island a few years ago but it would definitely be worth going back and I will keep that campsite in mind. Thanks for sharing.

  • @LeisureBit

    @LeisureBit

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh what was Beadbell Bay like? I think the whole Northumberland coast is so under rated - it is stunning! It was my first trip to Holy Island and I loved it. Highly recommended 💕

  • @sylviapage8572

    @sylviapage8572

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@LeisureBit It was lovely. The Craster Inn at Beadnell is dog friendly and the food is really nice. There’s also a dog friendly cafe which we didn’t visit but it served champagne by the glass so I took that as a good sign! You can also walk along the great beach into Seahouses which we also love. We made it to Bamburgh but Alnwick and Warkworth are also nearby so it’s a fantastic campsite to explore the area. The weather was cool but very sunny so all in all we had a great time. We’re definitely going back. I agree with you that Northumberland is a hidden gem.

  • @LeisureBit

    @LeisureBit

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sylviapage8572 you got me at champagne by the glass to be fair 🍾🥂🥂🥂

  • @fionacarey6627
    @fionacarey66272 жыл бұрын

    We’ve driven past this many times and have stayed o/n twice in Eat Sleep car park behind garage at top of road May try yours next time 👍🏻

  • @LeisureBit

    @LeisureBit

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is a lovely site with stunning views. We saw people @ the Lindisfarne pub stopover … what is it like? Would you recommend it? Rachel 💕

  • @fionacarey6627

    @fionacarey6627

    2 жыл бұрын

    Definitely recommend Eat Sleep as overnight stop. Full English breakfast recommended also. The guy who runs it (Sean) is happy to accommodate campervans as long as they eat in cafe

  • @Mxmunna
    @Mxmunna2 жыл бұрын

    Aap bhi join kar lena friends mujhe bhi

  • @hyphenphotography7762
    @hyphenphotography77625 ай бұрын

    They're taking the p*ss at £36 per night for a campervan next week 😮

  • @LeisureBit

    @LeisureBit

    5 ай бұрын

    Hi, Is that what it is next week? They all seem to have shot up in price. Enjoy your trip wherever you end up. Rachel & David 💕