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  • 4/5 Miroslaw F B. 2 years ago on Google
    Good place for family πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ visiting. Decent views πŸ‘Œ able to met with wild nature🦭🐦🐚🏞. However there are no 🚻Toilet 🚻 facilities and not accessible by disabled people β™ΏοΈπŸš«β™ΏοΈπŸš«. People with mobility scooter may find difficult to climb on dunes, witch I witnessed πŸ₯Ίβ˜ΉοΈπŸ˜±πŸ˜­
    13 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 mandy w. 2 years ago on Google
    My second visit love every minutes so calm and relaxing very clean beach seen loads of seals swimming in sea with people too and some resting on beach have car park and drink food van worth a experience. Best go in late afternoon.
    11 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Tony C. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely soft sandy beach which is total covered at high tide, about 20 harbour seals in the water watching 3 pups on the sand fabulous just to sit and watch them splash about and bring your swimming gear as l watch one swimmer being followed a metre behind him by a juvenile seal amazing. Car parking was well managed by 3 staff (Β£3 for 2 hours and Β£5 for the day) and the seal volunteer also about to chat to.
    10 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Andrew B. 2 years ago on Google
    One of Norfolk's "best kept secrets". Plenty of unspoilt beach to wander along with plenty of seals either on the beach or just out to sea to watch (Remember to keep AT LEAST 10m away!!).
    8 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Rosi P. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely sandy beach where you can watch seals! The road to the beach isn't good. There is paid parking on site, the charge for 2 hours is Β£3.50 and there are parking attendants that are helpful. The beach is long and we had a nice walk watching the seals swimming. There weren't any seals on the sand as there were a lot of people. It's a lovely place that it's worth a visit!
    7 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Jose E. 1 year ago on Google
    Best place to see the seals but was disappointed to see people swimming that prevented the seals from going to the shore and bask in the sun in their natural habitat. The seals needs more protection and I’m they will leave the place soon and look to other areas to go.Parking attendants are helpful though
    7 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Paula L. 2 years ago on Google
    Brilliant place to see seals doing seal things. Beautiful yet totally clown like. And loads of them. When there aren’t seals there I imagine it’s a nice beach to be on. Very sandy.
    7 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 LA De S. 8 months ago on Google
    First ever sighting of seals in the wild. Visited twice, once in a heavy rainstorm and then again the next morning when it was sunny and dry, albeit breezy. Worth coming here just to sit back at a distance and seal watch. Beach is clean and tidy too and cliffs are nice to walk along.
    6 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jackie F. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place to visit. Sand dunes to walk in and a lovely beach. Lots of seals in the sea and also some on the beach further up. Amazing to watch them from a distance.
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Paul B. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the most stunning locations around the whole of UK. Beautiful, clean and sandy beaches. You can park nearby the church for free and it's quite safe up there. Perfect place to see the seals in their natural world. But please don't get too close to them as they will be scare and they can be dangerous if they have babies around... higly reccomended place to unwind and to feel great connection with nature.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Andy G. 8 months ago on Google
    We came here end of August to see the seals. Parking is easy. The beach is lovely to walk along, saw plenty of seals bobbing there heads close to the beach, putting on a proper show. One had come onto the beach and made for some nice pictures. Would definitely go back
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Steven B. 7 months ago on Google
    Seals. Lots of seals. It’s a fair walk to the viewing platform (around 30-40 mins each way) but worth the trek to see the seals in the most natural of habitats. It’s a walk along a sandy path, which can be wet, so dress appropriately. Β£3.50 for 2 hours of parking, other rates are available. Car park closed at 2030
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Steve B. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful beaches separated by groynes go down the main path and head right the seals were on the 3rd beach over at end of September
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Katy S. 7 months ago on Google
    Visited end of October and the beach has just been roped off for pup season. The Friends of Horsey Seals volunteers were friendly and guided visitors to view from a safe distance whilst educating on seals. Great experience, well worth a few hours visit if you have the time
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Mr B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great couple of hours spent in the dunes watching the seals and walking the dogs. Sadly you can’t get on the beach as it’s closed to allow the seals to come on undisturbed. Volunteers are on hand to chat and give information. Doesn’t matter what time you come regards the tide times as you can’t go on the beach anyway. Had a good walk approx 4km there and back. Would be 5 stars but the road to the car park is a dirt track and the car park itself not much better and then they charge Β£3:50 for two hours. I only hope they invest it on the car park and road. Some toilets would be nice too! Don’t let this put you off though. I loved seeing the seals in their natural environment and the fact we managed to see a two week old seal pup made it.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 christopher p. 5 months ago on Google
    Second part of a Birthday treat today was to go and see the Seal's and the Pup's absolutely beautiful but to look at them from a Distance and not to be disturbed amazing to see the all wonderful Seal's.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 SUSAN D. 2 years ago on Google
    Great Beach ,hundreds of seals to see, keep your distance please ,So not to scare them.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Nikolett K. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic place to watch the seals. It’s a beautiful sight. Nice place for a walk, among the largest dune system in East Anglia. Car park chargeable. There are no facilities. But absolutely well worth a visit.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Mavin K. 2 years ago on Google
    A very special place, I’ve never seen this many seals before. Unfortunately most of them were in the sea when I went but I still got to see them. You will see little heads popping out of the water.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Mark C. 6 months ago on Google
    Great place to see Seals. Lots of them all over the beaches and in the dunes. Sometimes you can stumble on them. Just be sensible, they are wild animals and will protect the pups.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Hank E. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful beach in the middle of nowhere and the best place for spotting seals and it's quiet too big car park but you have to pay but there is outstanding coastal walks and the beach is sand protected by groynes to access the beach you gotta go up a sand dune and then you're here I visited yesterday and the sun was shining I spot 3 seals one on the sand and two in the sea it made my day and it is a great day out for being on holiday
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Toxteth O' G. 2 years ago on Google
    Well they said come here to see Seals. I’m always dubious, but they were right - I saw Seals! They may have been distant but I’m not complaining!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Megan 6 months ago on Google
    Beautiful place to bring your dog for a walk. Went with my family to see the seals with their pups. The staff there to ensure that the public kept away from the seals were lovely and more than happy to chat about the seals. Absolutely gorgeous place to spend a couple hours.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Jade S. 9 months ago on Google
    Beautiful beach with beautiful seals but unfortunately people don’t respect it , these boys was with there parents running up to the seals and scaring them with the stick the parents just watched 2 times I shouted at them to leave the seals alone they just thought it was funny, Poor behaviour
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Richard 2 years ago on Google
    This place is an amazing site, thousands of Grey seals use the beach to give birth in the winter months and to rest there for most of the year, there are more Seals here than anywhere else in the country. It is becoming a major tourist attraction to see these beautiful creatures lounging on the beach
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Suzanne H. 4 months ago on Google
    It is always a great experience to see the seals from the viewing area, I could watch them for hours and regularly do. Unfortunately this year high tides have threatened to take the young pups out to sea before they are ready. There have been fatalities but still there is a thriving colony there it is a privilege to see. Thanks too to the Wardens who do a great job keeping seals and the public safe.

  • 5/5 Mark L. 5 months ago on Google
    Amazing to see the seals here in their natural habitat, the volunteers do a great job protecting them and giving talks on them. 40% of the worlds seal colony's are here. A must see and to give support to this natural wonder of the world.

  • 5/5 Jim M. 5 months ago on Google
    Really nice to see the seals and their pups being well looked after by the seal wardens. It was a bitterly cold and windy day, but they are still there offering guidance and answering questions about the seals

  • 5/5 Darran G. 6 months ago on Google
    Went to see the seals on the beach, pay and display car park on entry and a short walk to the beach. You can get up close to the seals and there are some lovely walks also.

  • 4/5 Paul W. 6 months ago on Google
    Great experience if you like British Wildlife and especially the seal population. Been here a few times and this time in November to see lots of newborn and baby seals with thier parents in the beach. Most are resting but you can always catch a few taking thier first swim or calling out for thier parents. Take a walk along the dunes to take in the hundreds of seal families that adorn the beaches and on the opposite side, pil boxes and scenic views of some of the broads. A few guides can also tell you a bit about the seals and information panels give you facts along the way.

  • 5/5 Matt 5 months ago on Google
    Lovely place to see the seals. With lots of friendly helpful volunteers guiding the way.

  • 4/5 Benyamin B. 8 months ago on Google
    Beautiful beach which you can see the sea lions (seals) swimming 10 meters far from you. You can see them sleepping on sands from November to January. No facilities but parking!

  • 5/5 Alistair P. 1 year ago on Google
    A fabulous afternoon out. It was great to spend some time just watching the seals doing their thing.

  • 5/5 Daniel S. 9 months ago on Google
    Great experience to see all the seals. We got there early morning so not many people about but plenty of seals. Would recommend πŸ‘Œ

  • 5/5 Liz W. 9 months ago on Google
    We visited at the end of December to see the seals. Lots of parking and marshals to direct you where to go. The beach was roped off to stop people getting to close. Lots of viewing areas and plenty of seals which were lovely to see. It can get very busy at this time of year when the seals are there.

  • 5/5 Carl E. 1 year ago on Google
    Early Easter break (1st week of April) is a great time to visit. The Grey Seal colony is 4,000 strong as of the latest official count. At this time of the year the seals are molting so are increasingly likely to be huddled together in larger groups on the beach. A special occasion!

  • 4/5 Lydia H. 11 months ago on Google
    We've always had a lovely time when visiting. The beach is lovely and sandy and it goes on for miles. There are also walks across the dunes too. We've always seen seals here too - usually in the water but they're always very close. Pay for parking. No toilets.

  • 4/5 robert v. 11 months ago on Google
    We just saw these beauties around 10am on the furthest away North from main entrance on an empty beach. Unfortunately on first beaches a lot of dogs running around so seals don't come out from sea.

  • 5/5 Mindaugas B. 1 year ago on Google
    If u want to watch SEAL 🦭 colony , u came in right place … We did enjoy watching them and also walking along sandy beach . Big enough parking , cafe not far from beach. Nice an helpful staff.

  • 5/5 Tom S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to see seals right on the beach

  • 5/5 Hania Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Oh what a wonderful experience. Amazing to see those adorable creatures in their natural habitat. A great beach walk as well but it can be really windy!

  • 5/5 Raven 1 year ago on Google
    Car Park Β£3 for less than 2 hours Β£5 for more than 2 hours Amazing sandy beach with wonderful views. Lots of seals in and around the water who were very inquisitive! The beach was clean and you can sit on the concrete under the wave defences for some shade. Was not too busy and lots of room to sit away from others if needed.

  • 5/5 AirΔ— V. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place. Beautiful nature and walks. Brilliant for picnic. Further away from restaurants, coffee's and toilets. So make sure you have some snack with yourself. Parking near by. Not suitable for pushchairs.

  • 5/5 Michael h. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing. A must visit. Beautiful beaches and to see the seal's in the water and basking on the beach is well worth it.

  • 5/5 Agnieszka R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to see the seals.


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