Farne Islands by munki-boy
Farne Islands
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 home to a one of the top grey seal pupping sites in England, with more than 2,000 pups born every autumn.
Staple Island offers unrivalled close-up views of puffins and a sense of adventure and freedom. Unlike Staple, Inner Farne is (from May - July) home to dive-bombing terns, a medieval chapel, Victorian lighthouse, and information centre 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.
Farne Islands is in Northumberland Coast AONB, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Created: 8 March 2021 Edited: 29 November 2023
Farne Islands National Nature Reserve Details
Farne Islands National Nature Reserve is a nature reserve managed by National Trust.
Farne Islands National Nature Reserve Information
Farne Islands National Nature Reserve Address
Near Seahouses, Northumberland
NE68 7SY
Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/farne-islands
Get directionsFarne Islands Seahouses Information
Farne Islands Seahouses Address
Harbour Rd, Seahouses NE68, UK
NE68
Website: http://www.farne-islands.com/
Get directionsLocal History around Farne Islands
There are some historic monuments around including:
Benthall round cairnDovecote 150yds (140m) NE of Lepers' HospitalPre-Conquest monastic cell and post-Conquest monastic settlement on Inner FarneUnknown wreck, 600m ENE of Bamburgh CastleRound barrow 520m WNW of Quarry CottageSt Ebba's chapel and monastic site.
