Blakeney National Nature Reserve

Planning a visit to Blakeney National Nature Reserve or Morston Quay but not quite sure how to get here, which car parks are currently open or what facilities are available? Here is some helpful information to help you plan your visit.

Seal watching is a favourite pastime in Norfolk and you can visit the seals on Blakeney Point by hopping on a seal boat trip from Morston Quay.

Exploring the Norfolk Coast on foot is easy thank to the miles of footpaths. if you're looking for inspiration then why not follow one of our downloadable walks?

Whether you live here or are coming to Norfolk on holiday, it's a great place to explore with the family. From crabbing at Blakeney, cycling at Blickling, wildlife watching at Sheringham Park, as well as plenty of leaves to kick your way through at Felbrigg Hall. There's even a pumpkin trail to look out for at Oxburgh Hall this October half term.

Delve into our garden shed of fun activities for the kids throughout summer. Explore things to do, games to play and recipes to bake. There's lots to be done outdoors in nature or indoors on a rainy day

There are lots of different ways to take in the sights and sounds of nature. You can collect natural materials, use a spotter's guide to identify wildlife or immerse yourself in the colours, noises and textures of the world around you.

The unauthorised use of UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) or drones as they are more commonly known, is not permitted on or over National Trust land as part of our byelaws without the necessary required qualifications and a licence granted by us. Find out more here.

Read our metal detecting policy and the conditions under which we might grant an Archaeological Research Agreement.

Here on the Norfolk Coast we love that our visitors can take home and share special moments from their day with us, but for those who are looking to use National Trust locations for anything other than personal use, here's a handy guide for filming and photography on the Norfolk Coast.