A very popular attraction for visitors to Blakeney is a trip to see the seal colonies at Blakeney point.

Bishops Boats is a local family run business that have two of the larger, traditional clinker-built wooden ferries that take you on a trip departing from the picturesque Blakeney harbour or Morston quay.

The trips vary, depending on the tides, seal trips are approximately one hour, seal trips and landing on Blakeney Point up to two hours, where landing is usually optional.

After winding up the creek, you head to the far point where you can see the seals in their natural habitat (the boats do not go out to the open sea).

The seal colony consists of approximately five hundred, and is made up of common and grey seals - information regarding the seals and birds will be explained by the experienced crew on-board. Have your cameras ready as the boats are able to get very close to the basking seals.

Landing trips continue onto Blakeney Point Nature Reserve, owned by the National Trust. Stroll up to the old lifeboat house, now an Information Centre.

Many species of birds can be seen, so its worth taking binoculars. Hides are located at prime sites just past the Information Centre, though most birds can be seen from the boats. Well behaved dogs are welcome if kept on leads.

For further information about Bishops Boats click here

For timetables click here

Booking is always advisable particularly during holiday periods. To reserve your seats phone between 8am - 7pm (any day).
Please pick up your tickets from Blakeney Quay up to 30 minutes before sailing time, warm or waterproof clothing is advisable.

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