RSPB Bempton Cliffs
England's largest seabird colony, where around half a million seabirds and puffins gather on cliffs nearly 100 metres high.
Bempton Cliffs are managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). Each spring and summer, about 500,000 seabirds gather on the chalk cliffs, which rise nearly 100 metres. Species include kittiwakes, guillemots, razorbills, northern gannets and the much-loved puffin. Several wooden viewing platforms on the cliff top allow close views of gannets diving. The visitor centre rents binoculars. Entry costs about £12 (free for RSPB members). The site is open year-round, and the seabird season runs from April to July. It is about 30 km from Scarborough, reached by train to Bempton station and then a 1.5 km walk.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Flamborough Head
- Filey Brigg & Beach
- South Bay & Harbour
- Scarborough Castle
- Scarborough Spa
- St Mary's Church & Anne Brontë's Grave
- Rotunda Museum
- North Bay