| Blakeney
Blakeney is a delightful small town, with its
quay, small shops and attractive flint faced cottages lining narrow streets off which you
discover the secluded wynds in which some of the holiday accommodation is situated.
The harbour of Blakeney is the home port for many local
fishermen and sailors. Although the Quay virtually "dries", visiting yachtsmen
can anchor in Blakeney Pit or come alongside at high water. There is an active sailing
club with slipway facilities for dingies and smaller boats. In summer there is always an
air of activity on the quay with small pleasure craft (some available for hire) coming and
going. Local ferries sail to the Blakeney Point seal colony and bird sanctuary. There is
so much to do, so much going on, and yet the town never seems to get overcrowded.
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For those who prefer more leisurely activities, bird
watching along the coast is some of the best in the country, with many rare and exotic
species in addition to regular migratory visitors, being seen each year. There are many
more things to do in the area, with excellent beaches for swimming and wind surfing;
interesting places to visit; a beautiful countryside for walking or cycling; and for the
odd rainy day there are two indoor leisure centres within a few miles. There is even an
art gallery on the beach.
The shopping facilities are more than adequate for those
staying in self catering accommodation. For a wider choice, nearby Holt offers some of the
most diverse quality shopping for many miles.
Accommodation: Numerous holiday homes; several guest houses; a pub with
rooms; a hotel and restaurant; a 2 star and a nationally recognised 3 star hotel; camping
& caravanning park.
Activities: Bird watching; boating; cycling; fishing; sailing; walking.
Churches: St Nicholas, St Mary and St Thomas (C of E), St Peter's (R.C.)
Exploring: Art gallery, Blakeney Church with it's 104 foot West Tower
dominating the coastline is one of the Glaven Churches; boat trips to the seal colony sailing from
Morston Quay.
Nearby: Letheringsett Water Mill - a working mill producing stone meal flour,
"Wild Flower Centre".
Hospitals: Cromer & District - 01263 513571
Location: A149 Wells (7 miles) - Sheringham (9 miles) & B1156 to Holt
(6 miles).
Parking: Ample
Police: 01263 512211
Services: A full range of local shopping including art gallery, butcher,
cafes & tea rooms, chandler, local shell fish, mini-market & Post Office,
restaurants, plus several craft and gift shops. The hotels have public rooms and the pub
has facilities for children.
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69 Morston Road
Blakeney NR25 7BD
Boat trips to Blakeney Point from Blakeney and Morston.
The boat trips by the Bean brothers are a very popular and safe way to gain a close-up view of the seals and birds on and around Blakeney Point.Time can also be spent in the bird sanctuary.
The trips last up to 2 hours and landing is normally possible. Graham Bean runs trips from Blakeney Quay. Booking is advisable during July and August.
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Terry Bestwick |
Tel: 01263 74051 |
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Ivy House High Street
Blakeney
Paintings, drawings and constructions, varied scale.
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Bishop's Boats |
Tel: 01263 740753 |
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Unique House High Street
Blakeney
Boat trips from picturesque Blakeney Harbour or Morston Quay.
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Blakeney Hotel |
Tel: 01263 740797 |
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The Quay
Blakeney
Hotel and Restaurant overlooking the harbour. Indoor pool/sauna.
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Blakeney Point Sailing School |
Tel: 01263 740704 |
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Church Farm Barns Glandford
Holt
Sailing School offering RYA recognised courses.
Courses are available for every body; the absolute beginner, and the improver. Canoes are available for hire and "Canoe Safaris" around Blakeney Harbour can be arranged.
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Blakeney Timeshare Management Ltd |
Tel: 01263 740049 |
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The Pastures
Blakeney
Holiday-home lettings and time share property.
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The Blakeney, Cley & District British Legion |
Tel: 01263 740783 |
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High Street
Blakeney
Members Club.
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Bramble Lodge |
Tel: 01263 740191 |
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3 Morston Road
Blakeney NR25 7PF
Self-Catering accomodation. Close to the quay. Dogs welcome. [CD] [2] From £180/£90 7/3 nights.
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Dallinga |
Tel: 01263 740943 |
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71 Morston Road
Blakeney NR25 7BD
Guest-house.
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Friary Farm Caravan Park |
Tel: 01263 740393 |
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Cley Road
Blakeney
Caravan and Camping park.
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The Gallery at the White Horse |
Tel: 01263 740574 |
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High Street
Blakeney
A gallery within a hotel, featuring Norfolk artists
The Hotel was an old coaching inn so the character of the interior provides an ideal setting for showing off the paintings of some of the best local artists. Virtually all the downstairs public rooms link to form one large and interesting gallery.
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The Kings Arms |
Tel: 01263 740341 |
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Westgate Street
Blakeney
Old inn (3 rms) at the end of the quay. Fish the speciality.
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Kipper Cottage |
Tel: 01263 862292 |
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78 High Street
Blakeney
Holiday cottage (sleeps 3).
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Manor Hotel |
Tel: 01263 740376 |
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Blakeney
Hotel and restaurant with public lounges.
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Mariners Hill Cottage |
Tel: 01263 740477 |
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Back Lane
Blakeney NR25 7NR
Holiday bungalows (sleeps 3-8). Open all year.
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Elkin Mathews |
Tel: 01263 740475 |
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Scriveners Cley Road
Blakeney
Rare and secondhand books.
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Moorings Restaurant |
Tel: 01263 740054 |
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3-7 High Street
Blakeney
Restaurant.
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Back Lane
Blakeney
Holiday Cottage (sleeps 6 + cot).
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Sextant Management Services Ltd. |
Tel: 01263 741302 |
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3 Quay House The Quay
Blakeney NR25 7NF
SMS is a specialist consultancy focussing on retail and service industry supply chains.
Clients include major UK and US organisations. The founder John Wheeler has extensive experience in the Retail arena and is past Chairman of the Article Number Association (UK).
Assignments range from designing and implementing a complete a complete systems strategy for a 400 branch UK retail chain through to specific Year 2000 projects for small business.
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Sextant Marine |
Tel: 01263 740704 |
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The Quay
Blakeney
"Self drive" or skippered traditional sailing or motorcraft.
There are a range of craft to hire, all fully insured and with full safety eqipment. Sextant also offer accompanied sailing either within the harbour or offshore. The craft all sail from Blakeney Quay.
For bookings, costs and further information: E-mail to Sextantms@aol.com
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Smugglers Den |
Tel: 01263 515074 |
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High Street
Blakeney
Holiday Cottage (sleeps 2 -4).
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The Wellstone Gallery |
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105 High Street
Blakeney
A small quality gallery featuring Godfrey Sayers.
The Wellstone Gallery is of two parts, with a permanent exhibition in the high street, and during the summer an interesting extension is open on the beach car park enabling visitors access to art in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Godfrey grew up on the North Norfolk Coast and have given him a great love of the region's wide horizons and ever-changing skies. He also exhibits regularly in the West End of London.
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The White Horse Hotel |
Tel: 01263 740574 |
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High Street
Blakeney
Small hotel (10rms) with a pleasant bar, lounge and an a la Carte restaurant.
The Hotel was an old coaching inn and Blakeney's first hotel. The bedrooms are comfortably furnished, all with private bathrooms, television, telephone and teamaking facilities. There is an ample carpark.
The restaurant is situated in the former stables of this 17th century building, overlooking the walled garden. The menu is changed monthly.
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