Farne Islands Reopens

The glorious Farne Islands off the spectacular Northumberland coastline is set to reopen on 25 March after a two-year closure.

A paradise for nature lovers and kids, the islands are easily explored from the fishing village of Seahouses on the mainland. For the past two years visitors have not been allowed to land on the islands, but this is set to change this spring.

To arrange a boat trip, with Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours, winner of the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, click here.

In addition to the famous Farne Islands puffins, you can see razorbills, kittiwakes and Arctic terns, plus if you are lucky some grey seal pups.

For more information on the Farne Islands, click here.

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Before setting up Travel Begins at 40, Mark was the publisher of AsiaLIFE Cambodia and a freelance travel writer. When he is not packing and unpacking his travelling bag, Mark writes novels, including To Cook A Spider and Peppered Justice. He loves walking, eating, tasting beer, isolation and arthouse movies, as well as talking to strangers on planes, buses and trains whenever possible. Most at home when not at home. Mark is a member and director of communications of the British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW).

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