Lundy
Unspoilt island, home to a fascinating array of wildlife amidst dramatic scenery
Lundy
Facilities and access
Lundy
Overview
Unspoilt island, home to a fascinating array of wildlife amidst dramatic scenery
Undisturbed by cars, the island encompasses a small village with an inn, Victorian church and the 13th-century Marisco Castle.
There's also a disused lighthouse to discover. Called the Old Light, it offers superb views over the northern part of the island.
For nature-lovers there are the variety of seabirds, wildlife, flora and fauna. Designated the first Marine Conservation Area, Lundy offers opportunities for diving and seal watching.
Lundy is financed, administered and maintained by the Landmark Trust. Please visit the Lundy Island website to find out more about the island including how to get there, things to see and do, and places to stay.
- Telephone
- +441271863636
- lundy@nationaltrust.org.uk
Lundy
How to get here
- Address
- Bristol Channel, Devon, EX39 2LY (Bookings office)
- By cycle
- NCN31 (Bideford)
- Cycle route information
- By ferry
- Sea passages from Bideford or Ilfracombe according to tides up to four days a week, end of March to end October.
- By bus
- Regular services from Barnstaple to Ilfracombe and Bideford.
- By train
- Nearest station Barnstaple: 8 miles to Bideford, 12 miles to Ilfracombe
- By road
- Parking: Bideford, Ilfracombe (pay and display)
- On foot
- Depart by ferry from Ilfracombe or Bideford depending on sailings and tides.
- Helicopter
- The only way to travel to Lundy in the winter is by helicopter. Get the details on how to visit Lundy by helicopter including times and prices
Lundy
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
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:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
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.
Lundy
Opening times
Please note...
MS Oldenburg sails from Bideford or Ilfracombe up to four times a week from the end of March until the end of October carrying both day and staying passengers. A helicopter service operates from Hartland Point from November to mid-March, Mondays and Fridays only, for staying visitors.
Friday 18 August
- Island Dawn to dusk
Saturday 19 August
- Island Dawn to dusk
Sunday 20 August
- Island Dawn to dusk
Monday 21 August
- Island Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 22 August
- Island Dawn to dusk
Wednesday 23 August
- Island Dawn to dusk
Thursday 24 August
- Island Dawn to dusk