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Blakeney is lined with gorgeous flint cottages, the classic home of local fishermen(Image: CambridgeshireLive)<\/p>\nThis Norfolk village is ideal for avid walkers and wildlife enthusiasts, with close proximity to the largest seal colony in England and a National Trust Nature ReserveBlakeney is lined with gorgeous flint cottages, the classic home of local fishermen(Image: CambridgeshireLive)<\/p>\n
One north Norfolk village<\/a> has been named among the best seaside spots<\/a> in England in a guide created by travel experts. The guide was created by Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveller and is considered “the essential summer-holiday guide to England’s best seaside towns”.<\/p>\n It is no surprise that Blakeney made the list. The village is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and makes for an ideal base to explore the north Norfolk Coast<\/a>. Though, according to Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveller, calling the area between Blakeney and its neighbour Cley ‘seaside’ is somewhat of a stretch.<\/p>\n That\u2019s because, today, Blakeney and nearby Cley<\/a> have marshland where the sea used to be. Still, the village<\/a> is home to an impressive nature reserve filled with local wildlife and migratory birds as well as impressive views of uninterrupted coastline.<\/p>\n A bustling commercial port for several centuries, Blakeney imported a wide range of goods, including timber and coal, and exported corn and wool. Today, the quay is mostly used for leisure activities, including walking, sailing, and birdwatching.<\/p>\n The Blakeney National Trust<\/a> Nature Reserve at Blakeney Point is accessible by boat trip and is a great place for walking and spotting seals and diverse birdlife. Blakeney Point is a breeding site for seals and their pups, born during November to early January, It is also home to the largest seal colony<\/a> in England with thousands of seal pups born annually.<\/p>\n The Point is the result of a longshore drift across the River Glaven and is continuously evolving with the tides. These conditions are evidently perfect for the growth of samphire – a sea vegetable with a salty flavour – that is a local delicacy.<\/p>\n If you want to avoid a boat trip, the Point can also be accessed on foot from Cley-next-the-Sea,<\/a> but visitors are encouraged to check seasonal restrictions (in place to protect nesting birds and fragile habitats). There are typically restrictions on accessing the Point by foot in the summer.<\/p>\n As an alternative, travellers can watch the seals by boat from Morston Quay<\/a>. Avid hikers and birdwatchers will find endless sources of intrigue and the secluded atmosphere creates an enhanced sense of escapism. Keep an eye out for ringed plovers, oystercatchers, brent geese and common teal.<\/p>\n That said, those keen on getting closer to the water shouldn\u2019t be discouraged by the abundant marshland. To the west of the village in Holkham<\/a>, travellers will find a \u201csuperb beach<\/a>\u201d and Wells-next-the-Sea has a “bucket-and-spade strip\u201d.<\/p>\n![\"Image](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1_image00022jpeg.jpg\")
Blakeney Point is accessible by boat and by foot, though you should check seasonal restrictions(Image: CambridgeshireLive)READ MORE: Pretty little UK seaside village with mini railway and huge 3-mile beach<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Image](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0_image00006jpeg.jpg\")
The village has all the comforts of a classic English seaside town, including pubs, art galleries and charming hotels(Image: CambridgeshireLive)<\/p>\n