If you find yourself with a couple of hours with nothing to do on a sunny day, then why not go crab fishing at Blakeney quay?

All you need is a packet of bacon ( the smellier the better and available at the spar, ) a crab line ( which you can buy at Stratton Long Marine Blakeney or at the Blakeney Spar,) a large bucket and a net if possible. Then all you need to do is sit back and wait for the crabs to come.

If you are feeling very organised we have found a couple of deckchairs and a flask of tea for mum and dad well worth the effort.

Please do not use hooks and remember that the best time to fish is on an incoming tide as this is when the crabs naturally feed.

At high tide the water is fairly deep and we have found armbands, a lifejacket or buoyancy aid are a good precaution for non swimming toddlers, although none of ours have ever fallen in touch wood !

Also remember to release the crabs carefully at the end of your fishing & watch out for the sea gulls ! The gulls will also be very grateful for any bits of bacon left over.

Hand washing facilities are available in the toilets opposite the national trust car park. For a family friendly sit down lunch or coffee and cake try the Moorings about 10 yards up the high street on the left-highly recommended.

A very good selection of ice creams & lolly ices are available from the ice-cream kiosk opposite the quay, or from the Blakeney spar. Take away cappuccinos and lattes for mums, dads & grandparents are available at the deli about 50 yard up the high street and take away teas available from the caravan in the national trust car park.