Farne Islands

Important notice -

We're working hard to reopen many of our places where it is safe to do so. However, the Farne Islands are closed.

Rocky islands, habitat for seals and many species of seabird

More about this place

Family walking dogs

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We're reopening the places you love, gradually, safely and in step with government advice. Our houses, gardens and parklands remain closed for now, in line with the rules about ticketed venues. But we're opening some of our coast and countryside car parks in England, so you can get out into green spaces. You'll need to book for some of them. Some coast and countryside car parks in Northern Ireland will start to reopen from 27 May. For now, all car parks in Wales have to remain closed on government advice. Read this article to find out what's open, how you can visit, and what to expect from your visit.

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Wildlife

Terns flying above rangers on the Farne Islands

Discover our wildlife 

Find the seals, puffins and over 100,000 seabirds, that call our special place home each year, on your visit.

Farne Islands bird reports

Kittwakes and guillemots on the Farne Islands

General species report 2019 

It was a year of mixed fortunes on the colony, here is our report on the twenty-three species which nested on the Farnes in 2019.

Puffin flying over Farne Islands

Puffin report 2019 

Puffins are the Farne Islands' most iconic bird species. Here is our report on how they fared in 2019.

Ringing Farne Island chicks National Trust

Migratory and resident species report 2019 

Each year the Farne Islands attract a number of bird species, whether they be resident, breeding or on migratory passage.

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History

The stained glass window in St Cuthbert's Chapel on the Farne Islands

Discover our history 

St Cuthbert spent over 10 years living as a hermit on Inner Farne, monks, lighthouse keepers, soldiers and even shipwrecked sailors also called this island home.

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Our work

Terns sitting on the Welcome to the Farne Islands sign

Diary of essential works on the Farnes 

What is happening on the Farnes during the current crisis?

Little Tern, in flight, carrying a fish

Experienced travellers  

Who make the furthest journey to reach the Farnes each year?

Four National Trust rangers counting guillemots on the Farne Islands

Our Work on the Farne Islands 

Maintenance work to the boardwalks needs to be done regularly as well as painting and redecorating the Chapel and Tower. Our status as a Marine Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest mean we've other important work to do too.

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