With wide-open skies, salt marshes and some of Norfolk’s best-known wildlife on its doorstep, Blakeney makes an ideal bank holiday day out.
Here are five reasons to put the north Norfolk village on your itinerary this weekend.
1. Harbour views
The historic quay sits at the heart of the village, offering sweeping views across the saltmarshes and out towards Blakeney Point.
Visitors can enjoy a stroll, watch boats drift by, or relax with an ice cream by the water.
It is also the perfect landscape to enjoy a picturesque sunset.
2. Wildlife and seal spotting
Boat trips from the harbour offer the chance to see grey and common seals.
Blakeney Point is said to be home to England’s largest grey seal colony, with around 9,000 pups born each winter.
The National Trust nature reserve is also internationally important for its birds, dunes and saltmarsh habitat.
3. Coastal walks
Blakeney is a walker’s paradise, whether you prefer a short stroll or a longer trek.
The Norfolk Coast Path runs through the village, with routes connecting to Cley-next-the-Sea, Morston and the marshes.
The circular, 7.5-mile route around Cley and Blakeney, which takes ramblers across salt marshes and to a sand spit, was named one of the best walks in the UK by The Telegraph.
4. Independent shops and galleries
The village is full of charm, with flint cottages, boutiques and galleries.
Independent offers include Creek’s coastal lifestyle gifts and clothing, alongside contemporary artworks up for grabs at The Flint Gallery
The latter is ideal for a relaxed wander, with plenty of places to find unique gifts and artwork.
5. Food and drink
From cosy pubs to coffee shops with harbour views, there's an eatery for every type of person in Blakeney.
For a pint and a pub lunch, visitors can choose between The Kings Arms, The White Horse and the nearby Wiveton Bell.
All the venues are within a short distance of Blakeney’s quay and coastal walks.
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