Are There Still Seals At Horsey?

The dunes at Horsey are designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and connect with the Winterton Dunes National Nature Reserve. Both offer a great opportunity throughout the year to see seals.

Are there always seals 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 time of day is best to see seals at Horsey?

It is a good idea to go somewhat early in the day as the car park is a bit small and you may find difficulty parking at peak times. When we went in dec we were leaving about noon and the cars had to start parking further up the road. Also the car park machine only takes coins so make sure to have some.

Are there seals in Norfolk now?

There are now also significant colonies at Horsey (above) and Winterton-on-Sea (below) and you might also see seals turning up in the water or on the beach around the Norfolk coast, in Wells harbour or on the sandbanks at Holkham, or you might spot them bobbing around at Sea Palling and other beaches on the eastern

Where are the seals in Horsey?

Waxham Beach
Just next door from Horsey, this lesser known beach is a lovely place to see seals. If you have binoculars do bring them as you can spot several playing and swimming in the sea.

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.

What time of year are seals in Norfolk?

Summer Seal Watching In Norfolk
The Common seals appear from June and have their pups until about August so there’s plenty of time to catch this spectacular sight on the North Norfolk coast. You can see some suggestions on boat trips here.

How much is parking at Horsey Gap?

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). There are pay and display machines in the car park which accept cards and cash.

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.

Are there toilets at Horsey Gap?

Toilets – There are no facilities at Horsey Gap. The closest toilets are at Poppyfields Cafe or a little way down the road at Horsey Windpump (National Trust).

What time of year can you see seals?

Seals can be seen all year round, with the Garland Stone just off the coast being an excellent place to watch them lazily bask in the sun. October is the peak time to view pups and around 160 are born per year.

What time of year is best to see seals UK?

See them for yourself
The pupping season for grey seals starts as early as August in Cornwall, then September-October in Wales and November-December in Scotland and down the East coast of England.

Why are you not allowed to touch seals?

They will bite – and serious infections can be transmitted to you or your pet. Seals are mammals, as are we. They are susceptible to and can pass on nasty viruses such as herpes. Zoonosis — infectious diseases of animals that can naturally be transmitted to humans — is the biggest threat.

Are there seals at Horsey in October?

From late October through to February a large colony of grey seals come onto the beach at Horsey, Norfolk to have their young. It is one of the few accessible UK mainland breeding sites where visitors can observe the grey seals and their pups.

Are the seals still at Winterton?

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.

Can you see seals in Norfolk in April?

Blakeney Point Seal Trips operate a traditional clinker built ferry boat ‘Ptarmigan’ offering one hour trips in Blakeney Harbour to view the seals, birds and other wildlife on Blakeney Point and in the harbour itself. Operating daily April to October and occasionally throughout the winter.

Can you see seals in Cape Cod in March?

In general, you can see seals on Cape Cod any time of year but you’ll see many during the breeding season, which is between September and March.

Which Norfolk beaches have seals?

Norfolk has some of the largest colonies of seals to be found in the UK.

• Blakeney Point.
• Blakeney Point.
• The Wash Monster.
• Blakeney Seal Trip.
• Horsey.
• Horsey beach.
• Grey Seal colony.
• Common seal.

Where is the best place to see seals?

Where to see seals, sea lions and walruses on tour

• Antarctica: Leopard seal. don’t let the sleepy face of this fierce predator fool you as you cruise by on zodiacs.
• Iceland: Harbour seal.
• Galápagos Islands: Sea lion.
• Arctic: Walrus.
• New Zealand: Sea lion and fur seal.

How late can you join the seals?

18-28 years old (17 with parental permission) A U.S. citizen. High school graduate (or meet High Performance Predictor Profile criteria).

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.