Farne Islands
Things to see & do
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Puffins galore
Puffins galore
During the breeding season (May to July) the Farnes host up to 23 species of birds including around 37,000 pairs of puffins.
© National Trust/Farne Ranger
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Grey seals and their pups
Grey seals and their pups
We play host to England's largest breeding population of Atlantic grey seals.
The Farne Islands is home to 36,500 pairs of puffins
© Graeme Duncan
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Inner Farne
Inner Farne
The National Trust rangers live on the Inner Farne welcoming visitors by boat.
© National Trust/Farne Ranger
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Arctic Terns
Arctic Terns
Many different birds can be viewed on the Farnes. Beware of the Arctic Terns who will protect their chicks if you walk too close!
A hat is advised.
© Joe Cornish
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Eider ducks
Eider ducks
Eider ducks are known locally as Cuddy's Duck after St Cuthbert.
He died on the Inner Farne on 687, and the chapel built in his memory can be visited today.
© National Trust / Farne Ranger
Don't miss
- View seabirds at unbelievably close range
- 100,000 nesting seabirds and their chicks in the breeding season
- Special inhabitants include puffins, terns, guillemots & eider ducks
- Excellent photographic opportunities - don't forget your camera!
- Chapel of St Cuthbert, with fine stained-glass windows
- Unrivalled views of the Northumberland hinterland
Farne Islands
© Joe Cornish
Top 10 events on the Northumberland Coast
Check out our new events programme on the Northumberland Coast. Whale-watching, intimate unplugged concerts, photography trails and guided walks are just some of the things we've got planned.