Blakeney National Nature Reserve

Spectacular wildlife and uninterrupted views of beautiful coastline

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Blakeney National Nature Reserve

Things to see and do 

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Planning your visit to Blakeney National Nature Reserve 

Planning a visit to Blakeney National Nature Reserve but not quite sure how to get here, where to park or what facilities are available? Here is some helpful information to help you plan your visit.

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Seeing the seals at Blakeney Point 

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.

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Explore the Norfolk coast on foot 

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?

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What's on

Upcoming events

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February Half Term family fun - Make a home for wildlife

Sat 15 Feb 2020
12:00-14:00
Help make a difference for nature on our coastline by making and sponsoring a nest box for the breeding Terns on Blakeney Point during National Nest Box Week.

World Book Day Weekend

Sat 07 Mar 2020
13:00-17:00
Come join us for World Book Day weekend!

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt at Morston Quay

Mon 30 Mar 2020
12:00-16:00
Bring your family to Morston Quay to take part in our Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt.

Discover Blakeney National Nature Reserve

Sat 25 Apr 2020
10:00-12:00
Join our ranger for a stroll around Blakeney National Nature Reserve and discover the history that has shaped it; from monasteries to tidal surges and everything inbetween.
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Eating and shopping

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Eating at Morston Quay 

Feeling peckish or looking for a snack to fuel up for a walk? If you're out and about on the Norfolk Coast then why not drop in and visit our refreshment kiosk at Morston Quay.

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Our work

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Blakeney Ranger Blog 

Welcome to the ranger's blog for Blakeney National Nature Reserve in Norfolk.

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Places to stay

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Stay a little longer? 

Fancy staying with us a little longer? We have accommodation situated in some beautiful locations on the Norfolk Coast from cozy cottages for two up to bunkhouses for 48.

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Get involved

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Volunteers' Week 2019 - meet some of our volunteers 

As part of the 2019 Volunteers' Week 1- 7 June we are celebrating our volunteers at the Norfolk Coast and Broads portfolio by profiling a different volunteer each day.

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Venue hire

Oystercatcher

The use of drones (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) on the Norfolk Coast and Broads 

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.

George III coins

Metal detecting on our land 

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

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Photography and Filming on the Norfolk Coast 

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.

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