Cartshed Conversion

This listed Victorian cartshed, one of the largest of its kind in Northumberland, was converted to a visitor centre and is a popular tourist attraction for visitors to Holy Island and the village of Lindesfarne.

The design by Robin Kent Architecture & Conservation opened up the cart shed on the seaward side so that visitors can enjoy the outstanding views of Holy Island as well as the fine interior, with original cast iron columns and timber roof structure. The design also included a hi-tech glass conservatory to provide a passive solar collector, rainwater harvesting, a ground source heat pump and heat recovery.

Two previous traction engine houses, one at each end, were converted to a kitchen and education room for school parties to learn about the Northumberland coast and farming.