About this experience
Landing trip to Inner Farne, National Trust Bird Sanctuary. Free landing for National Trust Members. Non-members will have to pay an additional landing charge directly to the National Trust.
Highlights
- Grey Seal Colony all year
- See puffins and other seabirds (in peak season)
- Expert and unique commentary by local expert
What's included
- 1-hour landing on Inner Farne, National Trust Bird Sanctuary
- Cruise around all of the islands
- Commentary by Trinity House Lighthouse Attendant, George
- Visit to a Grey Seal colony
- Follow local heroine Grace Darling's rescue route
- Knowledgeable crew
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
2.5 hours approximately overall. (Inclusive of 1 hour landing approximately).
This is a landing trip with approximately one-hour landing on Inner Farne, National Trust Bird Sanctuary. Cruise around all of the islands with full expert commentary by Trinity House Lighthouse Attendant, George.
Visit all of the resident and migratory seabirds such as Puffins, Guillemots and Razorbills close-up from the boat, when they have arrived at the Farne Islands (April-July).
Also, visit one of Europe's largest Grey Seal colonies. The Grey Seals are luckily with us all year round.
Follow our local heroine Grace Darling's rescue route. Who better to traverse Grace Darling's route than with current Longstone Lighthouse attendant, George?
George will also deliver a full expert commentary en route. Incorporating all of the wildlife and local history. He'll also share with you some quirky information he has amassed over the years. Also, our crew is incredibly knowledgeable.
Inner Farne is the largest of the Farne Islands Group. Here you can land on the National Trust Bird Sanctuary for approximately one hour. Free for National Trust members.
Former home to St.Cuthbert, the Inner Farne is home to one of the largest Bird Sanctuaries in the UK. In April, the Puffins and Terns have started to arrive but they don't usually start breeding until May, all the way through until July.
It also houses two very important religious buildings. St.Cuthbert's Chapel and the Peel Tower. The island is also lucky to host Inner Farne Lighthouse. One of the first ever to be both automated and powered by solar energy.
Off-Peak landing charges for non-National Trust Members:
Adult: £8.20
Child: £4.10
Family (2 adults & 2 children): £20.50
Family (1 Adult & 2 children): £12.30
Peak landing charges for non-National Trust members:
Adult: £12.60
Child: £6.30
Family (2 adults & 2 children): £31.50
Family (1 Adult & 2 children): £18.90
Terms & conditions
As National Trust has restricted numbers landing on the island this year, booking in advance is highly advised
Visit all of the resident and migratory seabirds such as Puffins, Guillemots, and Razorbills close-up from the boat, when they have arrived at the Farne Islands (April-July)
The landing fee for Inner Farne is not included in the ticket price. It is free for National Trust members
Off-Peak landing charges for non-National Trust Members:
Adult: £8.20
Child: £4.10
Family (2 adults & 2 children): £20.50
Family (1 Adult & 2 children): £12.30
Peak landing charges for non-National Trust members:
Adult: £12.60
Child: £6.30
Family (2 adults & 2 children): £31.50
Family (1 Adult & 2 children): £18.90