La Hat By the sea, always in your heart Holiday rental, Old Hunstanton, North Norfolk, England. 01234 347979 / iwanttostay@lahat.co.uk

Enjoying Norfolk

If Golf or Birdwatching or Walking are your idea of a good time..then North Norfolk's got it all!

Seal Watching

There are many opportunities to watch seals really close up along the coast. Here are two organisations who arrange these:

Beans Boat Trips
69 Morston Road
Blakeney
NR25 7BD

Tel: 01263 740505
Email: jason.bean2@btopenworld.com
Web: Beansboattrips

Seal Trips & Bishops Boats
Turnstone Cottage
Westgate Street
Blakeney
NR25 7NQ

Tel: 01263 740753
Email: bishopsboats@bigfoot.com
Web: norfolksealtrips

Bird Watching

RSPB Titchwell Marsh (10-15 Minutes by Car)

This popular reserve on the north Norfolk coast has something for everyone. A walk from the visitor centre down to the sandy beach takes you past reedbeds and shallow lagoons, which are often full of birds. You can sit on benches or watch from spacious, wheelchair-accessible hides.

In summer, marsh harriers float over the reeds, where bearded tits nest. On the lagoons are avocets, gulls and terns. In autumn and winter you can see up to 20 species of wading birds and lots of ducks and geese.

A well-stocked shop has a wide range of RSPB gifts and books and a large selection of telescopes and binoculars. We have a servery and inside eating area selling a selection of hot and cold food and drinks, as well as snacks and locally-made cakes.

Opening times

The reserve is open every day of the year. The visitor centre and shop are open daily from 9.30 am to 5 pm (closing at 4 pm from November to February). They're closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The cafe is open daily from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm (closing at 4 pm from November to February). It's also closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Entrance charges

There is an facility charge of £4 per car for non members.

Information for families

Pond dipping is available for children during the summer holidays. Booking is essential.

Information for dog owners

Dogs are only permitted on the west bank path, which is a public right of way. They must be kept on a lead and under close control.