Rocky islands, habitat for seals and many species of seabird
The Farne Islands are possibly the most exciting seabird colony in England with unrivalled views of 23 species, including around 37,000 pairs of puffin.
It's also home to a large grey seal colony, with more than 1,000 pups born every autumn.
Historically, the islands have strong links with Celtic Christianity and St Cuthbert, who lived here in the 7th Century.
There's also a medieval pele tower and Victorian lighthouse here, plus a visitor centre and easy access boardwalk.
Many of the islands hide underwater at high tide. Visitors pass lots of these inaccessible islets on boat trips - a short journey to a different world!
Bring a picnic, relax, and enjoy the best view of Bamburgh Castle and the Cheviot Hills you can ever have
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £7.70 | £7.00 |
| Child | £3.90 | £3.50 |
| Family | £19.30 | £17.50 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £6.65 |
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Group Child
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £3.30 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £9.90 | £9.00 |
| Child | £5.00 | £4.50 |
| Family | £24.80 | £22.50 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £8.55 |
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Group Child
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £4.30 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £9.90 | £9.00 |
| Child | £5.00 | £4.50 |
| Family | £24.80 | £22.50 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £8.55 |
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Group Child
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £4.30 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £28.60 | £26.00 |
| Child | £14.30 | £13.00 |
| Family | £71.50 | £65.00 |
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Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £24.70 |
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Group Child
Minimum group size 15
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N/A | £12.35 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Admission charges are per island and do not include boatmen's charge. Island tickets may be purchased at the National Trust trailer at the harbour. Boat tickets may be purchased in Seahouses harbour. No landing in bad weather.
*All day tickets comprise two hours on Inner Farne and Staple and are available from May to July. Please purchase an all-day boat ticket to go on this trip.
Gift Aid Includes a voluntary donation of at least 10% which will be put towards the restoration and upkeep of this property. If you are a UK taxpayer, please complete a Gift Aid declaration which will allow the National Trust to claim an extra 25% from the Government on your total payment. You will be asked to pay the Gift Aid Admission unless you request to pay the Standard Admission.
Become a National Trust member at the harbour trailer and get free admission to the Islands. If you join here, you are directly supporting our work on the islands.
Existing members: Please show your membership card at the National Trust trailer on the harbour . Please note we don't have the facilities to check membership validity.
For those members without cards, you can access your membership number via My National Trust. Please show your membership number to the admission team at the harbour to gain free entry to the islands.
Landings only on Inner Farne and Staple Islands. Last boat leave approx. 1.5 hours before Island closure, ask at harbour for more details. Seahouses information centre and shop open all year, 10am to 5pm.
