Can You Go On The Beach At Horsey?

Access to the beach at horsey is on foot from Horsey Mill and village (about 1½ miles / 2.4km) or via a track to a small car park at Horsey Gap. Grey seals abound on the sand dunes and beaches of Horsey and Winterton-on-Sea, mainly in the winter months.

Is Horsey beach open to the public?

If you’re visiting the seals, there is a ten minute walk when you arrive at the beach to reach the viewing areas. There are no public toilets here. Horsey Estate owns and operates the car park at Horsey Gap and sets parking charges, which are £2 for two hours, £4 for 3 hours and £5 for over three hours (2022).

Are the seals still at Horsey?

AT Winterton we share our beautiful beach with some amazing wildlife, especially the grey and common seals that live at nearby Horsey. Wander along the shoreline at any time of year and the chances are you will see one or two of them people watching as they swim up and down our stretch of coast.

Are the seals always at Horsey beach?

Walk along any Norfolk Beach and you are likely to see a seal bobbing alongside you in the sea. Seal watching at Horsey Gap is possible all year round but in the late autumn and early winter Horsey beach becomes seal central.

What is the best time to see seals at Horsey?

The Best Time To See The Seals
The seals at Horsey usually start to have their pups in late October/early November and carry on until early February so there’s a big window of opportunity for you to visit.

Does Horsey Beach have toilets?

Facilities on Horsey Beach
There are no public toilets near to Horsey Beach. The closest toilets are at the Nelson Head Pub and Poppylands Tea Room and Restaurant. There are also toilets adjacent to the Beach Road car park in Winterton.

Can you walk around Horsey Mere?

Explore the area around Horsey Windpump on foot by following one of our walks. The area is rich in wildlife and there is always something to see, no matter what the time of year. The Horsey Estate is managed by the Buxton Family from which is was acquired.

Can you swim at Horsey Gap?

The gap acts as a sluice and flood gate as the beach is long and flat and prone to flooding. Nearby is Horsey Mill which acts as a drainage mill, pumping the floodwater off the land. Swimming is not advisable and there are notices warning of strong currents.

Can you walk to see the seals in Norfolk?

The best way to get close and personal to the wildlife on Blakeney Point, is to book a trip on one of the locally operated ferry trips departing from Morston Quay. Please note: it is not possible to walk to see the seals on Blakeney Point.

What beach in Norfolk Can you see the seals?

During the winter months you can see them at Blakeney and Horsey. These are the best places to visit the seals in Norfolk. During the summer months you can see them via a boat trip at Hunstanton and Blakeney. During the winter months you can see them at Blakeney and Horsey.

What time are seals most active?

When it’s hot and sunny, the seals typically leave the beach each morning by 7:00 or 8:00am at the latest. They’ll gradually return to the sand in the late afternoon or early evening, once the shade and/or tide has cooled off the sand.

Can you see seals at Horsey in March?

The beach is full of Grey Seals between November to March/April each year which make it their home during their ‘pupping’ and moulting seasons.

Where is Horsey Gap beach?

Horsey – Beach in Great Yarmouth – North Norfolk.

Can you see seals in Norfolk without a boat trip?

If you want to see the seals in their natural habitat without taking a boat ride, Horsey Beach (also called Horsey Gap) is going to be your best bet. It’s one of the more wild beaches on the Norfolk coast, as there are no facilities, but there are plenty of seals in the winter months.

What months are the seals at Horsey beach?

Horsey is a quiet village of around 100 residents. Miles of golden sandy beach nearby has made it a popular family holiday destination in the summer. The ever-growing seal colony has become a winter tourist attraction as well, especially from November to the January, when the seals give birth.

Is there parking at Horsey Beach?

Route details
Horsey Windpump Car Park, Horsey, Norfolk. NR29 4EE. Parking is free for National Trust members, £2 for two hours or £4 all day.

What is the most popular beach in Norfolk?

1. Holkham Beach. One of the top beaches in all of Norfolk, we have to mention the seemingly endless sands of Holkham – just one part of the exquisite Holkham Estate which includes an unspoilt nature reserve, manicured Holkham Park and magnificent Holkham Hall.

Is Horsey Island Private?

The farm is still in active use, thus making it one of the most easterly inhabited islands in Britain, a claim sometimes attributed to the more built-up Mersea Island further west. It remains privately owned.

Can you pay by card at Horsey beach?

Horsey Estate owns and operates the car park at Horsey Gap and sets parking charges. There are pay and display machines on site that accept both cards and cash.

Who owns Horsey Island?

Horsey Island
This tiny island is part of the Hamford Water National Nature Reserve. It’s managed by Natural England and the Essex Wildlife Trust. On the island, there’s a freshwater pool and oyster beds on the edge. Sea walls were built around it in the 19th century to protect it from flooding.

Are there any swimming beaches on Norfolk Island?

When it comes to swimming beaches on Norfolk Island, Emily Bay Lagoon is at the top of a pretty impressive list. Here your family can splash in the crystal-clear shallows or grab a snorkel and explore our life-filled South Pacific coral reef in calm and protected waters.