North East

Farne Islands

National Nature Reserve home to an internationally important breeding colony of thousands of seabirds and grey seals.

Near Seahouses, Northumberland, For Sat Nav use NE68 7RQ

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Visitors watching grey seals from the boat on the Farne Islands, Northumberland

Inner Farne has a boardwalk around the island. Due to the very sensitive nature of the colony, no dogs (including assistance dogs) are allowed on the Islands. Toilets on Inner Farne, no toilets on Staple Island.
Farne Islands access statement
Level access to shop
Steps/uneven terrain
Boardwalk on Inner Farne. Staple Island terrain is uneven and challenging. Steep steps from the landing jetty onto the island.
Level access/terrain
Boardwalk on Inner Farne
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By road
Parking: in Seahouses opposite harbour (pay and display), not National Trust. Northumberland County Council discs are not valid, but keep your tickets for use at other coast car parks on the same day.
By train
Chathill, 4 miles (not Sundays, limited service). Alnmouth (Alnwick) and Berwick offer more regular service but a bus/taxi would then have to be taken to Seahouses.
By bus
X18 - Newcastle to Berwick calling at Alnmouth railway station - or 418 Alnwick to Berwick calling at Berwick railway station.
By bicycle
NCN1, ¾ mile from Seahouses harbour
Cycle route information
Near Seahouses, Northumberland, For Sat Nav use NE68 7RQ
01289389244
farneislands@nationaltrust.org.uk

Opening times for 1 December 2023
Asset	Opening time
Inner Farne	Closed
Shop	10:00 - 16:00
Staple Island	Closed

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Seals on the Farne Islands

Learn about the grey seal colony on the Farnes, as well as other seals that call the Islands home.

Two rangers wearing PPE on the Farne Islands, with seabirds in the background.

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Avian 'Flu on the Farne Islands

2022 and 2023 saw an outbreak of bird flu on the Farne Islands that has killed thousands of seabirds. Find out what we are doing to try and mitigate the impact, and how you can help.

Visitors on a boat trip from Seahouses to Inner Farne, Farne Islands, Northumberland

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Booking your 'sail around' tour of the Farne Islands

To sail around the Farne islands, you need to catch a boat from Seahouses harbour. It's recommended that you book your boat trip in advance. Read on to find out how to book and what to expect from your tour.

Visitors exploring the festive interiors in the Entrance Hall at Castle Ward, County Down

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