Boat Trip to Inner Farne National Trust Bird Sanctuary
Enjoy This Family Friendly Landing Trip to Inner Farne Bird Sanctuary and See Puffins Up Close
Northum
people
1 participant
30 minutes
- • Join a Local Lighthouse Attendant
- • See Puffins in Their Natural Habitat
- • Visit a National Trust Protected Island
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Northumberland Experience Gifts: Inner Farne Bird Sanctuary is a stunning wildlife sanctuary located on the Inner Farne Island. The sanctuary is home to a vast array of seabirds, including puffins, kittiwakes, razorbills, shags, and guillemots.
To get to the Inner Farne Bird Sanctuary, visitors need to take a boat from Seahouses, a picturesque fishing village located on the Northumberland coast. The boat trip takes around 15 minutes and offers stunning views of the rugged coastline. On the island, you'll meet George, the Trinity House Lighthouse Attendant, who will lead you along the Grace Darling Rescue Route. The highlight of any visit to the Inner Farne Bird Sanctuary is the opportunity to see puffins up close. These colorful birds are a real treat to watch as they dart in and out of their burrows, carrying fish in their beaks to feed their young. In addition to puffins, visitors can also see other seabirds in their natural habitat, including gulls, cormorants, and terns. The island is also home to a small colony of grey seals, which can often be seen basking on the rocks.
This trip to the Inner Farne Bird Sanctuary is a must-do for anyone visiting Northumberland. The chance to see puffins and other seabirds in their natural habitat makes for an unforgettable experience gift that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
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Experience Overview:
Boat Trip To Inner Farne National Trust Bird SanctuaryLanding 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. May-July are designated by the National Trust as Peak Season.
LANDING FEES FOR NON-NATIONAL TRUST MEMBERS. SUBJECT TO SHORT NOTICE TIME CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS
As National Trust have restricted numbers landing on the island this year, booking in advance is highly advised.
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 Seal's are luckily with us all year around.
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
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 homes 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.
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Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Please arrive 45-60 minutes early.
Landing charges for non-National Trust members:
Adult: £13.00
Child: £6.50
Family (2 adults & 2 children): £32.50
Family (1 Adult & 2 children): £19.50
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 4 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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Inner Farne Boat Trip
Northum
people
1 participant
30 minutes
- • Join a Local Lighthouse Attendant
- • See Puffins in Their Natural Habitat
- • Visit a National Trust Protected Island
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