Blakeney is a picturesque village on the North Norfolk Coast in between Cley and Morston, lined with traditional white-washed houses, flint cottages and a medieval church. It's a very popular coastal village with a scenic quay and stunning views of the salt marshes behind the creek that allows boats to moor-up in the harbour.

Blakeney Point and Scolt Head Island have been Nature Reserves since 1920s and are managed by the National Trust.

This area of stunning natural beauty and the variety of visiting migratory birds that nest on these large sand banks attracts thousands of visitors; bird watchers, nature lovers and holidaying families each year. Over 270 species of birds have been recorded here, noticeable the Common and Arctic Tern return to nest and breed here every year.

The sand banks attract Common and Grey Seals all year round and they can be seen swimming in the waters around the visiting boats or lounging on the sand banks. Seal trips leave daily to watch the seals on Blakeney point.

Blakeney has a superb selection of local shops and places to eat and drink, including The White Horse pub, Two Magpies bakery and newly refurbished Manor.

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