--- title: "Year 6 Make Memories on Holy Island Trip" url: "https://holyfamily.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-06-20-year-6-make-memories-on-holy-island-trip" school: "Holy Family Catholic Primary School" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools in Darlington [Click Here](https://holyfamily.bhcet.org.uk/governance/admissions-consultation) **Tel:** 01325 380821 **Email:** admin@holyfamily.bhcet.org.uk # Year 6 Make Memories on Holy Island Trip ![Year 6 pupils from Holy Family Primary School in Darlington stand and kneel together on grass in front of a “Welcome to Holy Island” sign](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-primary-school-darlington-3/images/news/HF_B1.jpg) 20 June 2026 **Holy Family Primary School, Darlington** is celebrating a memorable day out for its Year 6 pupils, who enjoyed an exciting educational visit to **Holy Island (Lindisfarne)**. The trip gave pupils the opportunity to **explore the historic island** and experience the unique landscape that makes Holy Island such a well-known destination in the North East. A highlight of the day was the walk across the beach along the **Pilgrim’s Way**, a famous route traditionally used by visitors travelling to the island during low tide. ### A Day Full of Adventure and Exploration Throughout the visit, pupils experienced a true taste of outdoor learning. The group enjoyed time in the fresh coastal air while discovering the surroundings together. The changing weather added to the adventure, with a mix of: - Bright sunshine ☀️ - Light rain 🌧️ - Coastal breeze and fresh air 🌊 Despite the varied conditions, spirits remained high, and the day was filled with **laughter, smiles, and shared experiences**. ### Creating Lasting Memories Staff from Holy Family described the trip as a **fantastic success**, with children returning home full of stories about their journey. Walking the Pilgrim’s Way and spending time exploring Holy Island provided a valuable chance for pupils to: - Build confidence - Strengthen friendships - Experience learning outside the classroom Most importantly, the trip created **lasting memories** for the Year 6 cohort as they approach the end of their primary school journey. [Latest News](https://holyfamily.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/latest-news) [ Fantastic Day at Town Sports for Holy Family](https://holyfamily.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-06-09-fantastic-day-at-town-sports-for-holy-family) [Panathlon Athletics Event Success for Holy Family Catholic Primary School ](https://holyfamily.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-06-29-panathlon-athletics-event-success-for-holy-family-catholic-primary-school) ![Holy Family Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/holy-family-catholic-primary-school-darlington-3/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### Holy Family Catholic Primary School Prior Street Darlington County Durham DL3 9EN 01325 380821 - [Online Payments](https://www.mychildatschool.com/MCAS/MCSParentLogin) - [Office 365](https://outlook.office365.com/carmel.org.uk) - [Remote Access](https://remote.carmel.org.uk/) - [Liturgy](https://liturgy.bhcet.org.uk/) - [Letter Join](http://www.letterjoin.co.uk/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/holyfamilyprimary/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/holyfamily_darlington/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 Holy Family Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://holyfamily.bhcet.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)