We had been planning on going to Holy Island for some time but since it is a tidal island, it does take a little planning.
As it happened, the tides suited, and despite the rain and the floods in nearby Morpeth, we headed north to Northumberland and Holy Island.
It was a bit wet and the Abbey was closed but we were still able to wander around the island for an hour or two, taking a few pics, as you can see.
St Cuthbert was an Anglo-Saxon Monk and the patron saint of Northumberland apparently and the interesting thing about St Cuthbert is that when he was moved from various burial site to burial site, including just down the road at Chester le Street - finally to Durham Cathedral, he was apparently not decomposed at all....therefore, he was accorded a sainthood.
So there you go.
Warkworth Castle in Warkworth, Northumberland is a very nice town. 
The castle itself is pretty good and in excellent condition, all things considered and it was really cool to wander around and have a look around.
Another interesting day.
