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Flat Holm has a unique island character, with a sense of wilderness, remoteness and isolation, and extensive views from and across the island to the coasts of England and Wales. Less than half a mile wide, the tiny island is an intriguing hidden jewel in the Bristol Channel.
Flat Holm is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and Local Nature Reserve. The Flat Holm Project conserves the island’s natural and cultural features, from maritime grassland to Victorian barracks, from seabird colonies to wartime bunkers.
Trips are available all year round to visit Flat Holm, from day trips to longer stays.
There are pre-organised boat trips to the island that depart from Cardiff several times a month. A short day visit to Flat Holm provides up to three hours on the Island and offers a unique opportunity to see Flat Holm’s conservation, wildlife and historic buildings. depending on tide times.
Alternatively, you can tailor your own visit if you have a large group or would like to stay for a long day or overnight.
There is Dormitory accommodation available in our farmhouse field centre, which can sleep up to 24 people (two, 10 and 12 bedded rooms). Camping is available in the farmhouse paddocks (tents not provided).
The Grade II Listed Fog Horn Cottage has been converted into a self catering cottage, offering a stylish double bedroom, twin bedroom, lounge with double sofabed, two toilet/shower rooms, fully equipped kitchen, and dining room with table and chairs for six. The cosy cottage also boasts a biomass boiler for heating, front and rear entrance, and private garden with stone BBQ and inspiring views.
To book tickets or for further information, then please go to the website for more details.
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FAQ's
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs are not permitted on the Island.
If we book a group visit will there be food supplied?
Unfortunately not, visiting groups are required to supply their own food.
How do we get there, where do we catch the boat?
There are 2 companies that we use the first is; Bay Island Voyages, bayislandvoyages.co.uk, 07393 470476 And Cardiff Cruises, cardiffcruises.co.uk, 0845 489 6969 They can both be found in the Marina at the end of Rhold Dahl Plass, Cardiff Bay.