Name: Morston Quay
Rating: 5.0

Morston Quay

Morston Quay National Trust, Holt, Norfolk NR25 7BH, UK

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Morston Quay is situated just within the shelter of Blakeney Point. The point forms a wonderful backdrop to the quay area, with it's salt marshes in the foreground. Perfect for keen bird watchers, who might just catch a glimpse of brent geese, little egrets, spoonbills, marsh harriers and many more.

Take a trip with one of the boat operators to see the seals on Blakeney Point. On site is a visitor centre for walking trails and information. The café serves take away hot and cold drinks, cakes, sandwiches, crisps and snacks. With outdoors seating available, you can relax and watch the world go by.

If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Seal trips: Locally operated ferry trips depart from Morston Quay and head to Blakeney Point, home to England's largest grey seal colony.
Morston Marshes: Pristine salt marsh and muddy creeks provide a haven for wildlife: brent geese, little egrets, spoonbills, marsh harriers and more.
Morston Quay is situated just within the shelter of Blakeney Point. The point forms a wonderful backdrop to the quay area, with it's salt marshes in the foreground. Perfect for keen bird watchers, who might just catch a glimpse of brent geese, little egrets, spoonbills, marsh harriers and many more. Take a trip with one of the boat operators to see the seals on Blakeney Point.
On site is a visitor centre for walking trails and information. The café serves take away hot and cold drinks, cakes, sandwiches, crisps and snacks. With outdoors seating available, you can relax and watch the world go by.
Family activities at Morston Quay: Plan a day full of fun and adventure at Morston Quay. Whatever your children are interested in, you’ll find plenty of ways to inspire their natural curiosity.
Seal trips from Morston Quay: Blakeney Point is home to England's largest grey seal colony with around 9,000 pups born each year. The best way to get up close and personal with the wildlife on Blakeney Point is to book onto one of the locally operated ferry trips departing from Morston Quay.
Kayaking and paddle boarding at Morston Quay: Enjoy Norfolk’s vast open landscape and big skies as you paddle alongside pristine salt marshes. Find out where to get the latest harbour information, when the tide makes the harbour impassable, and other important information for safe paddling.
Top trails: Circular walk from Morston Quay to Cockthorpe - Starting from the National Trust car park at Morston Quay, near Blakeney, this 5.5-mile (8km) walk weaves away from the coast along the Norfolk Coast Path National Trail, through woodland next to a river and on to the village of Cockthorpe.

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Parking: Pay and display car park, free for National Trust members, please scan your membership card to obtain your ticket. £4 for up to 3 hours, £6 all day for non-National Trust members. Please be aware that the lower quay car park is liable to flooding. Check tide times or ask a member of staff if you are unsure.
Food & Drinks: Take away café open daily February to December. Opening times vary subject to the weather.
Toilet: Toilets are open all year.
Dogs allowed: Please keep dogs under control. Ground nesting birds can be found across the Blakeney National Nature Reserve between March - August.

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Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Car Park: Dawn - Dusk
Café: 11:00 - 14:00
Visitor Information: 11:00 - 14:00

Address: Morston Quay National Trust, Holt, Norfolk NR25 7BH, UK

Post Code: NR25 7BH

Council: North Norfolk

County: Norfolk

By road: Morston Quay is on the A149. Once entering the village of Morston, the turning for the Quay is signposted on a sharp bend. Please be aware of vehicles exiting as the track narrows and has speed bumps in place.
On foot: Morston Quay is on the Norfolk Coastal path.
By bus: Coasthopper bus stops in Morston. From there follow directions to Morston Quay on foot. Around a 5 minute walk.
Parking: Pay and display car park, free for National Trust members, please scan your membership card to obtain your ticket. £4 for up to 3 hours, £6 all day for non-National Trust members. Please be aware that the lower quay car park is liable to flooding. Check tide times or ask a member of staff if you are unsure.