Attractions near Farne Islands

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Farne Islands

Northumberland - England, UK

One of the most exciting wildlife experiences in the world is only a boat ride away. During the breeding season (May to July) these guano-splashed islands are home to over 200,000 nesting birds and their chicks. See the puffins ’fly...

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Attractions near Farne Islands

A selection of attractions close to Farne Islands:

Bamburgh Castle (2.3 Miles)

Bamburgh Castle is probably the finest castle in England. It is perched on a basalt outcrop on the very edge of the North Sea at...

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Bamburgh Beach (2.7 Miles)

The beach at Bamburgh is overlooked by the impressive Bamburgh Castle. It is a beautiful beach, if a little chilly at times, and offers...

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St. Aidan’s Church (2.7 Miles)

St. Aidan’s Church is one of the three finest parish churches in Northumberland (the others being Alnwick and Norham). Its origins date from 635 AD...

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Grace Darling Memorial (2.7 Miles)

The Grace Darling Memorial is an ornate memorial to one of Bamburgh’s most famous residents, and is situated within St. Aidan’s churchyard. Grace is a...

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Grace Darling Museum (3 Miles)

The Grace Darling Museum is dedicated to one of the most famous daughters of this region and a heroine that has commanded the respect of...

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Seahouses Harbour (4.4 Miles)

The town of Seahouses has a beautiful harbour with views out towards the Farne Islands. In the early 19th Century, the harbour would have been...

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Seahouses Beach (4.4 Miles)

Seahouses Beach is situated just to the north of Seahouses itself. This long expanse of sand is great for a relaxing stroll. The beach...

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Lindisfarne Castle (7.9 Miles)

Perched atop a tocky crag and accessible over a causeway at low tide only, the castle presents and exciting and alluring aspect. Originally a tudor...

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Belford Craft Gallery (8.1 Miles)

Here you can find high quality local crafts and paintings, books, maps and prints, and handmade furniture. Belford Craft Gallery is just one of...

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Lindisfarne Priory & Museum (8.7 Miles)

Lindisfarne was the site of one of the most important early centres of Christianity in Anglo-Saxon England. Originally a few monks had a simple wooden...

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Church of St Mary the Virgin (8.8 Miles)

Pre-dating both the castle and the priory this church is the oldest surviving structure on the island. The Saxon parts are still visible amongst the...

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Alnwick Gardens (16.6 Miles)

The Alnwick Garden results from the Duchess of Northumberland’s wish to create a beautiful public space accessible to everyone. The previously derelict 12-acre walled...

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Alnwick Castle (16.8 Miles)

This is the second largest inhabited castle in England, after Windsor, and has been home to the Percy family since 1309. The Abbot’s Tower,...

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Bailiffgate Museum (16.9 Miles)

Attractively located in the former St. Mary’s Church, dating from 1836, Bailiffgate Museum brings to life the people and places of North Northumberland. Six specially...

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Chillingham Castle (16.9 Miles)

At first a 12th Century stronghold, Chillingham became a fortified castle in the 14th Century. Steeped in the nation’s history it occupied a strategic position...

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(All distances are direct and may be longer by road)