Lundy is an island in the Bristol Channel between England and Wales on the west coast of Britain. It attracts many visitors, both for its peaceful surroundings and for scientific research. The waters around it are a marine protected area (MPA). The island itself is mostly granite with a farmed area at the south and open moorland to the north. It is protected by numerous environmental and heritage designations.
The Lundy Field Society is an independent, voluntary group which has been studying all aspects of Lundy's archaeology, history and natural history since 1946. Results are published in our Annual Reports and in a peer-reviewed Journal. The LFS is also a 'Lundy fan club' for people who love the island and who want to learn more about it and keep in touch with other Lundy enthusiasts. The LFS is a registered charity.
Membership
There are currently over 600 members of the Lundy Field Society, mostly in Britain but with others around the world. The society meets annually at its AGM which is usually held in Crediton, near Exeter, at the beginning of March. As well as society business there are talks on recent work on the island and an opportunity to meet other members.
Members often also meet on the island.
New members are always welcome - you can join here.
Publications
The LFS produces three publications which are distributed to members, a Newsletter in February, the Annual Report in the autumn and the Journal containing longer academic papers. The Journal is produced annually or biennially depending on contributions. The LFS promotes and publishes research on the island and members also carry out conservation-related work on the island.
If you have something to contribute, please contact the relevant editor.
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Latest news
2025 Field Studies Course
Following the success of last year’s Field Studies Course we are pleased to announce the 2025 course which will run from 4th to 11th October. The course is residential with students staying in The Barn. The subjects we are studying this year will be Lundy’s fungi and archaeology. The cost will be £300. For more information and to apply for a place please contact Amanda Yates at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
2023 Annual Report
Our Annual Report for 2023 has now been published and is currently being distributed to members.
Lundy weather station live feed
A live feed from the Lundy weather station, partly funded by the LFS, is now available in the resources section of this website, here.