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St Mary's Parish Church, Holy Island

Come visit us

St Mary's Parish Church, Holy Island

a place of pilgrimage

St Mary's Parish Church, Holy Island

on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne

St Mary's Parish Church, Holy Island

Open Daily

"A warm welcome to the church of St Mary's, Holy Island. Our church is open daily to welcome visitors. Come and explore our history, reflect on our Christian story and faith and take a moment to enjoy the stillness and tranquillity of this sacred place."

Revd Canon Dr Sarah Hills and Dr Richard Hills
Vicar of Holy Island (and husband!)

St Mary's Opening and Services Times

We are open daily for private prayer

       Please see church noticeboard for any changes.

On Sundays:

8am - BCP Holy Communion on the first Sunday of the month.

10.45am - Parish Eucharist weekly.

5pm - Evening Prayer

Monday to Friday:

8am - Morning Prayer (Holy Communion on Thursdays)
5pm - Evening Prayer

Prayers on Holy Island

This leaflet is available on the Island and shows all of the various prayer options whilst you stay on the Island or you can download it in advance from here 

We are committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, Victims/perpetrators of Domestic Abuse and Vulnerable Adults.
The PCC has adopted the Church of England's policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found on the Church of England's website: https://www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding 
Our Parish Safeguarding Officer is Faith Brennan who may be contacted at church or by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Coming up at St Marys

an evening of Music, Drumming & Storytelling
with Terl Bryant

Celebrating 30 years of Psalm Drummers and the Voice of Drums initiative.

Inspirational stories and featured music from Terl's solo work and IONA, Matt Redman, John Paul Jones, Martin Barre, Graham Kendrick, Maddy Prior and more.

Service of Compline

St Martin's Voices performing St Aidan's Prayer