Wildlife at Blakeney National Nature Reserve

Blakeney National Nature Reserve is internationally famous for its wildlife and delights visitors all year round. Learn more about our special wildlife here.

Blakeney Point National Nature Reserve
snowy white seal pup sitting on the beach

Seal pups on Blakeney Point 

Blakeney Point is a perfect breeding site for grey seals and seal pups are born between November and early January. In 2001 just 25 pups were born but we have seen numbers increase year on year and now Blakeney Point is the largest seal colony in England with over 2,700 pups born in winter 2017. Find out more information on grey seals, responsible viewing and how you can help us to care for this special site and its grey seal colony.

hundreds of seals and their pups lying on the beach on Blakeney Point

Blakeney Point Coastal walk, Blakeney, Norfolk 

This walk follows Blakeney Point’s 4 mile-long (6.4km) shingle spit to the sand dunes, near the Lifeboat House.

Stiffkey

Blakeney to Stiffkey Coastal Walk, Norfolk 

Enjoy Norfolk’s vast open landscape and big skies on this lovely walk along the coast path beside pristine saltmarsh.

Image of a lapwing

Blakeney Freshes Coastal Wildlife walk, Blakeney, Norfolk 

This walk through Blakeney Village and around Blakeney Freshes is fantastic for spotting wildlife, especially birds. Keep an eye out for them on the grazing marshes and reed beds. There are also excellent views to enjoy along the way as you stroll around Blakeney and Cley harbour. Easy, 3 miles. This walk is wheelchair accessible.

February Half Term family fun - Make a home for wildlife

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.

Sat 15 Feb 2020

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12:00-14:00

World Book Day Weekend

Come join us for World Book Day weekend!

Sat 07 Mar 2020

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13:00-17:00

Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt at Morston Quay

Bring your family to Morston Quay to take part in our Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt.

Mon 30 Mar 2020

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12:00-16:00

Discover Blakeney National Nature Reserve

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.

Sat 25 Apr 2020

10:00-12:00