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Coastal village in Norfolk, England
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Blakeney is a small village in Norfolk on the north Norfolk coast within the Norfolk Coast Area of Natural Beauty (ANOB) and the Norfolk Heritage Coast. It is a lovely village but most travellers will be going there for the surrounding countryside, beaches and wildlife. Blakeney is close to several wildlife conservation areas and areas of the coast have legal protections in place.
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Blakeney National Nature Reserve
Spit of shingle and sand dunes, and Britain's biggest grey seal colony. Ferry from Morston or walk roughly two miles from Cley next the Sea.
Operating from Morston. Blakeney Point, Seal trips and Tern Colonies.
Operating from Morston
Operating from Blakeney. Booking in advance recommended.
Can be followed from Cley along to Holme Next The Sea where it joins the ancient Peddars Way National Trail. It is suitable for those who like something more challenging.
Many walks of varying length.
Bistro
Modern British cuisine.
Traditional Inn
Food, accommodation, drinks.
Food, accommodation, drinks.
Espresso-based coffees using single origin beans and espresso blends. These change daily. Thrir whole milk is from Marybelle in Suffolk and pastries are fresh daily.
Upscale quayside hotel looking onto the marshes, comfortable and slick.
with views across the estuary and salt marshes to Blakeney Point.
Boutique B&B
Gifts, cards and beautiful things for the coastal home
food shop & convenience store
ATM, Post Office (different hours).
Fish shop, including Cromer crabs and Norfolk lobster.
Local oysters and muscles. Fresh carb and lobster (from their boat). Home made crab cakes
There are some local bus services. Sanders Coaches service 46 runs between Holt and Wells-next-the-Sea.
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