Farne Islands National Trust

The Farne Islands are a group of small islands located off the Northumberland coast. They are owned by the National Trust and to sail around the Farne Islands you will need to catch a boat from Seahouses Harbour. Booking your trip in advance is highly recommended.

What is there to do at Farne Islands National Trust?

The islands are a national nature reserve and they are home to an internationally important breeding colony of thousands of seabirds and grey seals. Seabirds can include puffins, terns, guillemots and eider ducks depending on the time of year.

When there aren’t problems with avian flu it is possible to access Inner Farne and Staple Island. If you can’t visit because of restrictions you can still enjoy a cruise around the islands. Longstone Island is still open for landings and visits to the lighthouse which you can find out more information about here.

Weather permitting boat trips run all year round. There are three companies offering boat tours around the Farne Islands. There is Serenity Farne Island Tours, Farne Islands.com and Golden Gate Boat Trips. If your trip takes you onto land when there are no bird flu restrictions there is an additional fee to pay for non-members of the National Trust.

Further Information

Is there food and drink available?

There is no cafe on the islands owned by the National Trust.

What are the main things to do?

Nature reserve off the coast of Northumberland with a series of islands, there are three different companies offering boat trips around the islands and you can sometimes visit two of the islands.

What are the ticket prices?

The price of the boat trips varies. If any of them including landing at Inner Farne or Staple Island there is a charge for non-members. This ranges from £8.50-13 per adult and £4.25-6.50 per child. Under 5s are free and family tickets are available.

Is there parking?

There is parking near the harbour in Seahouses which can be very popular and charges apply.

When are they open?

Boat Trips run for most of the year. See individual websites for running days and the National Trust website for information on when two of their islands are open to visitors.