Farne Islands set to reopen to limited numbers of visitors for first time since 2019

Boat trips from Seahouses harbour to Inner Farne to see thousands of seabirds, including the iconic puffin, will resume on Monday, June 21.

The Farne Islands, which are managed by The National Trust, closed at the end of the 2019 visitor season and due to the pandemic, no visits were possible throughout 2020.

Visitor numbers will be limited initially to ensure safe social distancing and monitor the impact on wildlife.

Simon Lee, general manager for the National Trust on the Northumberland Coast said: “We’re really looking forward to welcoming people back to the Farne Islands this year and have been working hard to find a way of reopening whilst keeping everyone safe which is our top priority.

"Opportunities to land on the Islands will be limited in the first instance to allow the wildlife on the Farnes time to adjust to having visitors again. However, there are many great ways to see the Islands including sail around and sunset tours offered by the boat companies we work with.”

Four of the boats that offer tours from Seahouses harbour will land on Inner Farne each afternoon and are bookable direct with the boat companies.

National Trust rangers will give an insight into the wildlife that lives there including grey seals and endangered seabirds.