Blakeney is regarded as one of the gems of the North Norfolk coast.
With narrow streets boarded by old flint cottages, Blakeney was once a thriving sea-port.
The tide still visits twice per day and regularly covers the marshes and the quay.
Blakeney has several good pubs and restaurants as well as a supermarket, fresh fish shop and delicatessens. To the centre of the village are the Pastures, a green and open area ideal for games, kite flying and picnics. Opposite is the playing field, with child safe play area & public tennis courts. A little further along is the local petrol station.
The surrounding area is full of natural beautiful and ideal for nature lovers, artists, walkers and cyclists alike, anytime of year. We also have world renowned bird reserves at Cley and Blakeney Point with its resident seal colony. We are surrounded by small unspoilt villages and just a short distance away to the west is Wells-next-the-sea, with the Burnham’s a bit further on with many links to Nelson. To the east are Sheringham and Cromer, famous for its crabs and lifeboats. Inland is the historic town of Holt packed with antique shops and collectables, a little further on is Fakeneham, well-known for its market days and horse races. Within close proximity to Blakeney are Steam Train rides, the Mucklebourough collection of war vehicles and memorabilia, the Thursford collection with steam organs, there are also Thai, Indian & Chinese restaurants and take-a ways. Throughout the year both Thursford and Cromer Pier offer plenty of entertainment. Norwich is our nearest city, about twenty fives miles away, and apart from the beautiful cathedral, churches, castle and museums and a selection of theatres and cinemas, it is fast becoming a favourite shopping spot with many new malls recently opened. Norwich is also our nearest International airport.
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