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 currently closed. Our shop in Seahouses is now open. You can still see the islands from the sea, please read our article below for more details.

Rocky islands, habitat for seals and many species of seabird

More about this place

Adults and two children taking an autumn walk amongst the trees

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

More than 100 gardens and parks and hundreds of coast and countryside places are open in England and Northern Ireland. Many historic houses are open in England. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at weekends and school holidays. In line with Welsh Government legislation, all places in Wales will close from 24 October to 9 November. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Read this article to find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

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Farne Islands

Things to see and do

High cliffs of Staple island, towering over the sea, various birds nesting

Sail around the Farne Islands during coronavirus 

How can I visit the Farnes by boat?

four puffins sitting on a wall on the Farne islands, one with a cartoon easel drawing the other puffins, one puffin says in a speach bubble

The Big Green Draw: Northumberland Seabirds with illustrator Katie Chappell  

Ever wanted to be able to draw a puffin?

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Shopping

Two puffin products in Seahouses shop

Our Shop 

The main National Trust shop is in Seahouses (where you get the boats from) and is open every day from 11.00 until 17.00 with much of the range being inspired by the Farne Islands.

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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
Farne Islands   Northumberland

Diary of essential works on the Farnes

What is happening on the Farnes during the current crisis?

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A puffin with a beak full of fish

World oceans day 

What impact do healthy oceans have on the Farnes

Little Tern, in flight, carrying a fish

Experienced travellers  

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

High cliffs of Staple island, towering over the sea, various birds nesting

Environment Day 

To celebrate World Environment day, we're taking a look at the Fanres

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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