This is one place to witness two of the UK’s great wildlife spectacles. On big tides, as the water covers the mudflats, tens of thousands of wading birds are pushed off their feeding ground and settle on inlands in front of the RSPB hides.
In mid winter, a dawn or dusk visit rewards you with the sight of thousands of pink footed geese flying to or from the overnight roosts. Large numbers of common terns and black headed gulls nest on the reserve in summer, when there is spectacular display of shingle flowers.
Free entrance to RSPB members Yes
Adults Free, but donations are very welcome.
Children Free, but donations are very welcome.
Open at all times.
By train
The nearest station is Kings Lynn (approx 12 miles).
By bus
The nearest bus stop is 2 miles (3.2 km) away. There is a regular service from King’s Lynn.
By road
The reserve is clearly signposted down Beach Road from the A149 Snettisham and Dersingham bypass. Continue down Beach Road for about 1.5 miles (2.4 km), the car park is on your left.
