Blakeney Norfolk

Blakeney

Blakeney is a lovely village lying in an area of outstanding beauty within the North Norfolk Heritage Coast. Set on a hill the village leads down to the harbour lined predominantly by flint cottages once the home of fishermen.The Norfolk Coastal path travels along its quay. It was once a medieval commercial port transporting oriental cloth and spices. The estuary today has silted so much that only smaller craft can gain access, leaving a stunning landscape of marshes, sand hills and mud banks. Blakeney is a perfect setting to explore this section of the North Norfolk Coast, as there are many fine coastal walks to nearby Morston Quay (west) or Cley next the Sea (east), once a regular haunt for smugglers.The conditions of the estuary constantly reshaped by the tides provide ideal conditions for the local delicacy samphire to grow.

Seals at Blakeney Point

Blakeney Point is home to England's largest Grey Seal colony and many summer breeding birds. It is one of the top local places to visit. The best way to get close and personal to the wildlife on Blakeney Point, is to book a trip on one of the locally operated ferry trips departing from Morston Quay. Whilst it is not possible to walk up to the seals at Blakeney Point you get a great sea side seat from your boat and there is plenty to see! Blakeney Point is a perfect breeding site for grey seals and their pups, born during November to early January, and is the largest seal colony in England with over 2,000 seal pups born annually. Don’t forget to bring your camera. Tours are all year round.The seal colonies in this National Nature Reserve are managed by the National Trust. The other place that the Grey seals have their pups in abundance is at Horsey Gap, a wide open expanse of sandy beach on the east coast of Norfolk. Here you can just walk along and watch them for as long as you like.

Places to Stay In Blakeney

The White Horse Blakeney

Perfectly situated up from Blakeney Quay on the beautiful North Norfolk coast, The White Horse is a just as a modern pub should be – cosy, characterful and stylish too. An extensive range of well-kept, award-winning Adnams beers, wines and spirits are there to be enjoyed – they are often used in recipes to offer something a little different. Our menu showcases a range of pub classics, coastal favourites and indulgent dishes. The 9 bedrooms are cosy and coastal, all ensuite with characterful details. Children are most welcome, and we have one dog-friendly room (Suite) accessed from ground level where dogs can stay for £10 per night.

Blakeney House

Blakeney House is a unique experience, located on the North Norfolk Heritage coast in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The fine Victorian building offers 10 rooms for guests, a modern restaurant and a bar area. Dogs are allowed.

Self Catering Cottages

There a number of self catering accommodation options in Blakeney and surrounding villages.

Where to eat in Blakeney, Norfolk

Blakeney house bay tree restaurant
The White Horse
Kings Arms Pub
The Moorings
Wiveton Hall Cafe
Blakeney Delicatessen

Norfolk Coast Path

The Norfolk Coast Path runs for 84 miles from Hunstanton to Hopton-on-Sea, with much of this walking trail running through the dramatic and beautiful landscapes. It is great for watching the birds whilst walking.

Wiveton Hall

Situated on the North Norfolk coast between Blakeney and Cley-next-the-Sea, Wiveton Hall is a flint-faced, Dutch-gabled, Jacobean manor house built in the 17th century. Its unique atmosphere, combined with the fabulous fresh food on offer in the café, make it one of North Norfolk’s favourite venues. There’s a busy café with plenty of space for children to play, an interesting small shop and beautiful gardens to walk around and see the outside of the hall. There are also holiday cottages in the grounds and you can stay in the West Wing of the Hall. A trip to Wiveton Hall is a must.

St Nicholas Church

St Nicholas is the Anglican parish church of Blakeney, Norfolk.The church was founded in the 13th century, but the greater part of the church dates from the 15th century when Blakeney was an important sea port. Of the original structure only the chancel has survived rebuilding.y. An unusual architectural feature is a second tower, used as a beacon, at the east end (the church stands just inland from, and about 30 metres (98 ft) above, the small port). Other significant features are the vaulted chancel with a stepped seven-light lancet window, and the hammerbeam roof of the nave. St Nicholas is a nationally important building, with a Grade I listing.

Guildhall

The 15th Century Guildhall at Blakeney has a remarkable example of an early 14th century brick built vaulted ceiling. It is the remains of the house of a prosperous Blakeney merchant, with a fine 15th century brick-vaulted undercroft. Later it was the guildhall of Blakeney’s guild of fish merchants. The property is now in the care of English heritage.

Shopping

There are a number of small independent shops in Blakeney offering local crafts, alongside galleries offering fine art.

Norfolk Holidays

The north Norfolk coast is an ideal place for holidays with a number of stunning local beaches and villages and towns to explore. Accommodation options range from traditional hotels to self catering,caravan parks, camping and glamping.

Location

Blakeney lies on the A149 coastal road between and wells next the sea and cley.