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High St., Blakeney, Norfolk NR25 7NX
01263 740561 All enquiries: admin@blakeneyhouse.com

Nature/Countryside - Details and links

Blakeney Point Tel:  01263 740241
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-blakeneypoint.htm
 
Shingle spit running west from Cley, protecting Blakeney from the sea.  Abundant wildlife, seal colony, boat trips from Morston.  Nature reserve and bird sanctuary with a large tern colony and a haven for many migrating birds in the Spring and Autumn.  Ferry trips run from Morston (sometimes Blakeney) to view the seals and then land on the Point to visit the old lifeboat station.  The Point can also be reached by foot along the beach from Cley.
 
Pensthorpe Nature Reserve & Gardens (Fakenham) Tel:  01328 851465
 
500 acres of lakeside, woodland and meadow walks with a collection of exotic and endangered wildfowl.  Millennium Garden designed by pioneering garden designer Piet Oudolf.  Open April - December 10am - 5pm, January - March 10am - 4pm.
 
Priory Maze & Gardens (Beeston Regis, nr. Sheringham) Tel: 01263 822986
 
A traditional maze set in the beautiful surroundings of the Norfolk coast.
 
Wells Beach
 
A long sandy beach backed by dunes and pine trees. Wells Beach is well known for its attractive beach huts.
 
Wildflower & Countryside Centre (Glandford) Tel: 01263 711091
 
A centre for wildflowers in an idyllic setting next to the river Glaven.  Activities & events for everyone.
 
Norfolk Lavender (Heacham) Tel: 0870 243 0147
 
England's premier lavender farm, with lavender and herb gardens, guided tours, tea rooms etc.
 
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