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 | | | | | | | | | |  BBC Copyright | | One of the largest expanses of undeveloped coastal habitat in Europe, Blakeney Point is a great location for wildlife lovers. It is most famous for the large numbers of Seals which congregate out on the tip of the Point. This three and a half mile long spit of sand and shingle is a favourite resting spot for Seal pups. | |  | Check out wildlife on sea and land along the UK's coast. Watch sensational Basking Sharks and get up close to flora and fauna. | |  | - We're in for a treat at the coast as we explore brilliant wildlife watching experiences during the summer.
| | | Blakeney - Visitor Guide | | Address: | Blakeney National Nature Reserve, c/o The National Trust Office, Friary Farm, Cley Road, Blakeney, Holt, Norfolk. | | Postcode | NR25 7NW | | Telephone: | 01263 740 241 Beans Boat Trips - 01263 740505
Morston-Temples Boat Trips - 01263 740791
Norfolk Seal Trips - 0800 0740 754 or 01263 740 753 | | e-mail | Beans Boat Trips - info@beansboattrips.co.uk Norfolk Seal Trips - bishopsboats@bigfoot.com Nature Reserve - blakeneypoint@nationaltrust.org.uk | | Grid reference: | Grid reference: TF999472 | | Location map: | Multimap of Blakeney area | | Key attraction: | Nature reserve. Seal spotting. | | Essential kit: | Water-proofs, sensible footwear, binoculars. | | Nature watching: | Coastal habitat - sand and shingle spit.
Seal watching - Common and Grey Seals. Bird spotting - Little Terns, Arctic Terns, Sandwich Terns and Common Terns. | | Facilities: | Toilets available at Blakeney Point May - August only. Public toilets available at Morston and Blakeney Quays. Tea room and information centre at Morston Quay open according to tides and weather. | | Access: | Disabled Access: Limited due to uneven terrain and tides although there are marked pathways and boardwalks in some areas. | | Getting there: | Blakeney Point is situated in the town of Blakeney, off the A149 Cromer - Hunstanton Road.
Car parking: Pay and display parking available at Blakeney and Morston Quays. Boat trips - Blakeney Seal Trips with Beans Boats
Bishop's Boat Trips Morston Temples Boat Trips | | Opening times: | Open year round. Restricted access to some areas during bird breeding season (April-July). Blakeney Point is famous for its Seal population so a boat ride around the Point is a must. Boats leave from Morston Quay and times vary according to tides, plus some trips offer an hour's stop at the nature reserve along the way. Boat timetable - book ahead of time to avoid disappointment. | | Charges: | Access is free but donations towards the cost of running the reserve are welcomed. Boat trips cost about £7.50 for adults and £4 for children. |
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