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BlakeneyBlakeney, Norfolk
Give Blakeney one full day and two nights: a seal ferry from Morston, the Point walk and the quay at dusk. Without a car, base in Norwich or Cromer instead.
Blakeney is a small quay village of about 635 people on the north Norfolk coast, inside the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. People come for Blakeney Point, the shingle spit that holds England's largest grey seal colony, and for the birdlife on the marshes. The village itself is a short walk: quay, one street, a few pubs and a hotel. Two nights is enough; the coast path and the RSPB reserve at Cley are the reason to stay longer.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, parking fills by mid-morning), Nov–Jan (seal pupping is closed to landing, short days)
- Airports
- NWI · STN · LHR
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Blakeney999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Blakeney, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyA quiet village with low crime.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police, fire, ambulance · 101 police non-emergency · 111 NHS non-urgent
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNWI Norwich Airport (About 45 min by road; small, few international routes.).
- Getting aroundThe village is small enough to walk end to end in 15 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealPub main course£14–22 (≈ US$19–30)
- Street or quick mealCrab sandwich or crab cakes£8–14 (≈ US$11–19)
- BeerPint of beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week£8–20 (≈ US$11–30)
- Budget bedHostel or bunkhouse bed, a night, per person£30 (≈ US$40)
- Mid-range bedPub or B&B double room, a night, per room£150 (≈ US$200)
- High-end bedPub or B&B double room, a night, per room£250 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £55 (≈ US$75) · Mid £95 (≈ US$130) · High £170 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NWI Norwich Airport (About 45 min by road; small, few international routes.) · STN London Stansted (About 2 h 15 min by road; the usual arrival for US and Irish visitors.) · LHR London Heathrow (About 3 h by road; train to Norwich then bus or car.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jul
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Jan. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (11 rain days), driest May (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Blakeney: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Jun
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is small enough to walk end to end in 15 minutes. Sanders Coaches service 46 links Holt and Wells-next-the-Sea through the village; check the current timetable before you rely on it. Regional Cycle Route 30 passes half a mile south. A car makes Cley, Morston and the beaches easy; parking at the quay is limited and fills early in summer.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 30–45 min on foot
Norfolk Coast Path east, about 1.5 km (0.9 mi), or 5 min by carNorfolk Coast Path east, about 0.9 mi (1.5 km), or 5 min by car
RSPB reserve with hides; the walk from Blakeney is flat and signed.
Door to door: About 30 min
Sanders Coaches 46, or 15 min by car on the A149
Beach, harbour and a bigger choice of food; check the bus times back.
Door to door: About 40 min
Sanders Coaches 46, or 20 min by car
Georgian market town for a wet morning; the North Norfolk Railway runs from here.
Door to door: About 45 min
Car on the A149, about 30 min; bus changes at Holt
Pier, cliffs and crab; a half day is enough.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car west on the A149, about 45 min
West-facing beach and cliffs; a long way for a short stop.
Door to door: 1–1.5 h
Car about 50 min; bus via Holt or Wells with a change
Cathedral, castle and market; better as a base than a day trip from here.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
The Quay and High Street
Walk to the ferry point, pubs and the hotel; the only place to be without a car.
Morston and the A149
Quieter, 5–10 min drive west; closer to the Morston ferry departure and the Anchor.
Cley next the Sea
1.5 km (0.9 mi) east along the coast path; RSPB reserve on the doorstep, more parking.0.9 mi (1.5 km) east along the coast path; RSPB reserve on the doorstep, more parking.
Wells-next-the-Sea
About 15 min by car; more beds, shops and a beach, but you drive to Blakeney.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £55–85 (≈ US$75–120) excl. bed
- Mid
- £85–140 (≈ US$120–190) excl. bed
- High
- £140 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pub or B&B double room1 × 2 nights × £150 | £300 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × £95 | £380 |
| Seal ferry from Morston, adult return2 × £12 · check | £24 |
| Car park at the quay, one day1 × £6 · check | £6 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £12 | £24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £73 |
| Trip total≈ £202 per person per day, bed included | £807≈ US$1,100 |
2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Norfolk excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | £3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub main course | £14–22 (≈ US$19–30) |
| Crab sandwich or crab cakes | £8–14 (≈ US$11–19) |
| Pint of beer | £4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Seal ferry, adult return | £12 (≈ US$16) (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | £8–20 (≈ US$11–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Do not walk onto Blakeney Point to approach seals: keep 10 m or more, and never between a mother and a pup. Landing on the Point is restricted in the pupping season (Nov–early Jan).
- The Point is a 3–4 mile round walk over shingle from Cley; there is no shade, no water and no shelter.
- Tide and weather decide ferry sailings, not the clock: book a slot and expect it to move.
- Mobile signal is patchy: 4G from EE and O2, weak from Vodafone, and no 5G in the area.
- The A149 floods at Morston and Cley in winter storms; check before driving.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999
- Police non-emergency
- 101
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance999
- Police non-emergency101
- NHS non-urgent111
Embassy
No embassies in Norfolk; the US, Canadian, Australian and Irish embassies are in London. Consular help for the region is handled from London.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Seal ferry Morston → Blakeney Point: about £12 (≈ US$16) adult return, 1 h, tide-dependent (check)
- Bus 46 Blakeney → Wells-next-the-Sea: about 30 min, check the timetable (check)
- Taxi Blakeney → Cromer: about £35–45 (≈ US$50–60) (check)
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- Hello — Hello
- Thank you — Thank you
- Please — Please
- Two adults, please — Two adults, please
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the car park? — Where is the car park?
Signal is patchy: download maps and ferry details before you leave the A149.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Blakeney. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, parking fills by mid-morning), Nov–Jan (seal pupping is closed to landing, short days) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry operators and sailing windows field-checked against tide tables, with a wet-weather fallback.
- Walking cluster pages: quay to Morston, Cley reserve hides, the Point spit with distance and surface notes.
- Eat pages with last orders for the quay pubs and the crab shed season.
- Parking and arrival fixtures for the A149 in summer, so gates A–D can go green.