Farne Islands

Three puffins on rocks on Inner Farne Island. — Puffins retrun to the Farne Islands for breeding season

Kittwakes and guillemots on the Farne Islands ©National Trust Images/Joe Cornish

Two shags have a stick between their beaks — Is this your stick or mine?

Young, female, grey seal basking on a beach on the Farne Islands in Northumbria — Young grey seal basking on a beach on the Farne Islands, Northumbria

Inner Farne lighthouse on the Farne Islands, Northumberland — The Inner Farne lighthouse or 'high light' was first built in 1809

Important notice -

We’re working hard to reopen many of our places where it is safe to do so. However, the Farne Islands are currently closed. In line with government guidance the shop at Seahouses is now open.

Rocky islands, habitat for seals and many species of seabird

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Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring

Our gardens, parks and countryside locations are open. Cafés are offering a takeaway service and some outdoor seating is available at cafés in England only. Some shops are open in England and Wales but remain closed in Northern Ireland. All houses are currently closed. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors remains our priority. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance.

Farne Islands

Wildlife

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

History

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.

Farne Islands