The best way to get close and personal to the wildlife on Blakeney Point, is to book a trip on one of the locally operated ferry trips departing from Morston Quay. Please note: it is not possible to walk to see the seals on Blakeney Point.
What time of year are seals at Blakeney?
JUNE-AUGUST. This is the best time to see the Common (slightly smaller) seals and their pups at Blakeney Point and on the sandbanks off Hunstanton. There are a number of boat companies that will take you on a seal trip out to Blakeney Point.
Can you walk to Blakeney Point to see the seals?
Please note: It is not possible to see the seal colony on Blakeney Point on foot. If you wish to see the seals then please hop on a boat from Morston Quay. We reserve the right to close sections of this walk at anytime with no warning for safety reasons.
Can you visit Blakeney Point?
Great for walkers, sightseers and wildlife enthusiasts alike, Blakeney National Nature Reserve guarantees an inspiring and memorable visit no matter the season. The best way to see the wildlife on Blakeney Point is to enjoy a ferry trip, departing from Morston Quay.
Can you see seals at Blakeney without going on a boat? – Related Questions
What wildlife can you see at Blakeney Point?
A wide range of wildlife can be seen on Blakeney Point alongside the resident seals, of particular note are the migrant terns and other wintering wildfowl. As well as the terns which nest at the point in great numbers each year, waders, ducks, geese, gulls, cormorants, shearwaters and guillemots can also be spotted.
Where can I see seals in Norfolk today?
Where are the best places to see the seals?
- Hunstanton (by boat/amphibious vessels) to see the group of Common seals in The Wash. There are believed to be over 3,000 seals in The Wash.
- Blakeney Point (boat trips).
- Horsey (east Norfolk).
- Scroby Sands, Great Yarmouth – boat trips departing at Lowestoft.
Are there toilets at Morston Quay?
Morston Quay
There are separate ladies and gents toilets and an accessible toilet available for all to use.
What is Blakeney?
The lovely coastal village of Blakeney is one of the most enchanting on the North Norfolk Coast. Blakeney started life as a busy medieval commercial port until the estuary began to silt up preventing all but pleasure craft from gaining access.
Is Blakeney a town or village?
Blakeney is a coastal village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. Blakeney lies within the Norfolk Coast AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and the North Norfolk Heritage Coast. The North Norfolk Coastal Path travels along its quayside.
How do you pronounce Blakeney?
Break ‘blakeney’ down into sounds: [BLAYK] + [NEE] – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.
How many people live in Blakeney?
The population at the 2011 census was 1,714.
Why are there so many seals in Norfolk?
Seal pups are seen along the stretch of the beach nestling next to their mothers. The landscape of the nature reserve in the east of the country is the main reason for the large number of seals.
What’s in Brancaster Norfolk?
Things to Do near Brancaster Bay
- Royal West Norfolk Golf Club. #3 of 6 Outdoor Activities in King’s Lynn.
- RSPB Titchwell Marsh. #1 of 2 things to do in Titchwell.
- Holme Dunes National Nature Reserve.
- Branta Cruises.
- Alpaca Trekking.
- The One Stop Nature Shop.
- Old Hunstanton Beach.
- Holkham National Nature Reserve.
Is Brancaster beach dog friendly?
Dogs welcome!
Dogs and responsible owners are very much welcome on Brancaster Beach. There is a small dog-free zone May to September to the left of the entrance once you walk onto the beach but the rest is there for you and your four-legged friends to enjoy.
What’s the best beach in Norfolk?
10 of the most stunning beaches in Norfolk
- Mundesley Beach.
- Hunstanton Beach.
- Heacham Beach.
- Wells-next-the-Sea Beach.
- Horsey Beach.
- Cart Gap Beach.
- Sheringham Beach.
- Titchwell Beach.
Is Blakeney beach dog friendly?
Walking your dog on Blakeney Point & Cley Beach
Dogs can be walked on the shingle beach at Cley and Salthouse throughout the year, but ground-nesting birds are often present between April and August. Please keep your dog under close control and walk as near to the sea as possible during this important time.
Can you take dogs on the beach at Cromer?
You can walk from here to Cromer on the beach and is another good dog friendly beach, even though a little stony. This is a Blue Flag beach.