North Norfolk, UK is home to two species of wild seal: grey seals and harbour seals. The best places to see them are Blakeney Point (boat from Morston Quay), Horsey Gap (walk over the dunes) and Hunstanton (Wash Monster boat tours). Pup season is November to January for grey seals. mYminiBreak is ideally positioned near all three sites.
The Three Best Seal Locations
1. Blakeney Point — Boat Required
The most famous seal colony in England. Accessible by boat from Morston Quay — 4-mile trip through the harbour channels to the shingle spit. Two operators: Beans Boat Trips and Temple Seal Trips. Book in advance — pup season (November to January) sells out weeks ahead.
From mYminiBreak Holt: 20 minutes east to Morston Quay.
From mYminiBreak Hunstanton: 35–40 minutes east.
2. Horsey Beach — Walk Over the Dunes
Horsey Beach in East Norfolk now hosts one of the largest grey seal breeding colonies in England — over 3,000 pups recorded in recent winters. Walk from the National Trust car park over the dunes. No boat required. Dogs on leads November to April during pupping season.
From mYminiBreak Holt: 1 hour south-east.
From mYminiBreak Hunstanton: 1.5 hours south-east.
3. Hunstanton — Wash Monster Tours
RIB boat tours departing directly from Hunstanton beach — the only seal trip that departs from the beach itself. Both grey and harbour seals on the Wash sandbanks.
From mYminiBreak Hunstanton: 5 minutes.
When to See Seals in Norfolk
| Season | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | Common seal pupping. Blakeney colony active. Less crowded. |
| Autumn (Sep–Oct) | Good numbers at Blakeney. Grey seals gathering for pupping. |
| Winter (Nov–Jan) | Peak grey seal pup season. Horsey at its best. Blakeney in highest demand. |
| Spring (Feb–Apr) | Pups weaned. Good numbers still visible. Lower visitor pressure. |
Your Base for Seal Watching
Three seal sites within reach of every mYminiBreak location. All dog-friendly. No booking fees.
All mYminiBreak Accommodation & Sites
Three locations across North Norfolk, UK. Six accommodation types. All dog-friendly. Book directly — no booking fees.
Coastal Cottages
The Old Barn and The Dairy — self-catering holiday cottages near Hunstanton. Dog-friendly, Coast Path on the doorstep. Gift vouchers from £450.
Short Stays
B&B rooms, self-catering rooms, shepherd huts and The Stables chalets near Hunstanton. From one night. Gift vouchers from £221.
Glamping
Shepherd huts, yurt and bell tents at Holt woodland and Hunstanton coast. Fire pits, year-round, dogs welcome. Gift vouchers from £95.
Camping — Hunstanton
Coastal campsite near Hunstanton. 5 mins from Wash Monster seal tours. Tents, campervans and motorhomes welcome.
Camping — Holme-next-the-Sea
Pitches on the Norfolk Coast Path. Year-round dog beach. Morston Quay 35 minutes east.
Camping — Holt Woodland
Lakeside camping near Holt. Morston Quay 20 minutes east. Ideal base for Blakeney seal trips.
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Cottages, glamping, short stays and camping pitches. All dog-friendly. No third-party fees.
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