Horsey Gap Seal Colony
Horsey Gap
One of England’s largest grey seal breeding grounds, where thousands of mother seals and white pups can be seen up close on the beach in winter.
The beaches between Horsey and Winterton are the breeding grounds for grey seals from November to January, when more than a thousand white pups can be seen. It is one of the easiest places in Britain to see wild seals up close. During the pupping season, the beach is closed off with fencing, so watch from the designated viewing areas on the dunes, keep your distance, and don’t bring dogs close to the seals. Volunteers from Friends of Horsey Seals give guided talks on site. It is about a 15-minute walk from Horsey Windpump, and parking is paid.
Opening hours
All day (during pupping season, access limited to the dune viewing area)
Nearby sights
- Horsey Windpump
- Hickling Broad
- Museum of the Broads
- How Hill & Toad Hole Cottage
- St Benet's Abbey
- Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden
- Burgh Castle Roman Fort
- Great Yarmouth Seafront & Britannia Pier