Blakeney Point

Visit Blakeney Point

Blakeney Point, located on the north coast of Norfolk, East England, is a renowned national nature reserve managed by the National Trust. It is celebrated for its rich biodiversity and stunning natural landscapes.

This beach is perfect for nature lovers. Walk along the beach, or take a boat trip and watch the seal colonies.

Blakeney Point is home to England’s largest grey seal colony, with over 4,000 pups born each winter. Common and grey seals can be seen throughout the year, especially during the seal pupping season from late October to mid-January.

Boat trips from Morston Quay offer opportunities to view the seal colonies without disturbing them. These trips are especially popular during the seal pupping season.

The Norfolk Coast Path runs through the area, providing scenic walks with views of the coastline and opportunities for birdwatching.

The reserve is internationally recognised for its breeding seabirds, including terns and other migratory birds. It serves as a crucial habitat for breeding and over-wintering birds, such as ringed plovers and oystercatchers.

There is a visitor centre at Morston Quay and a former lifeboat station on the Point that provides information about the reserve

To protect nesting birds and fragile habitats, there are access restrictions for visitors and dogs during certain seasons.