Farne Islands





National Nature Reserve home to an internationally important breeding colony of thousands of seabirds and Grey seals.
National Nature Reserve home to an internationally important breeding colony of thousands of seabirds and Grey seals.
The Farne Islands are possibly the most exciting seabird colony in England with unrivalled views of 23 species, including around 43,000 pairs of puffin.
It's also one of the most important grey seal pupping sites in England, with more than 2,000 pups born every autumn.
Inner Farne is home to dive-bombing terns, a medieval chapel and Victorian lighthouse, all served by an easy access boardwalk.
Historically, the islands have strong links with Celtic Christianity and St Cuthbert, who lived here in the 7th Century.
To land on Inner Farne or Staple Island you will need to book a boat ticket with one of the three boat companies, and purchase an admission ticket at the National Trust trailer on Seahouses harbour. National Trust members land free of charge ( please show membership cards).
A short journey to a different world!
Gift Aid | Standard | |
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Adult | N/A | £8.20 |
Child | N/A | £4.10 |
Family | N/A | £20.50 |
Family one adult | N/A | £12.30 |
Gift Aid | Standard | |
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Adult | N/A | £12.60 |
Child | N/A | £6.30 |
Family | N/A | £31.50 |
Family one adult | N/A | £18.90 |
Gift Aid | Standard | |
---|---|---|
Adult | N/A | £12.60 |
Child | N/A | £6.30 |
Family | N/A | £31.50 |
Family 1 adult | N/A | £18.90 |
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 a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
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:
Gift Aid | Standard | |
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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 Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
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 at Seahouses harbour ( advance booking direct with your chosen boat company is recommended) No landing in bad weather.
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.