Farne Islands

High cliffs of Staple island, towering over the sea, various birds nesting — Birds flying from their cliff nests

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

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, we are working on our opening arrangements for 2021.

Rocky islands, habitat for seals and many species of seabird

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A family enjoying the outdoors in autumn or winter

Visiting information for this winter

In England and Northern Ireland, our gardens, parks and countryside remain open for local people to exercise. Shops, houses and other indoor areas are closed, and cafés are takeaway only. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority and we urge you to book your visits in advance and stay local. All places in Wales are currently closed. Please check the property webpage before you travel.

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 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 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.

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