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A family favourite, and easily the best place in England to see, hear and smell seabirds! More than 200,000 birds (from April to August) make the cliffs seem alive – with adults bringing food to their nests, or young chicks making their first faltering flights.

Opening times

The reserve is open at all times. From March to October, the visitor centre is open daily 10 am to 5 pm. From November to February, 10 am to 4 pm. For Christmas week opening times, please call 01262 851179.

Entrance charges

Entry is free of charge to members. Charge for non-members is £3.50 per car, mini-bus £6 and coach £8.

Contact us

01262 851179

bempton.cliffs@rspb.org.uk

Nearest town: Bridlington, East Yorkshire

Grid reference: TA197738

Directions

For directions, please see our How to get here page.

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Gannet and chick on Bass Rock - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com, Ref: 2002_3268_009)
View of the RSPB Bempton Cliffs nature reserve, North Yorkshire - Michael W Richards (rspb-images.com, Ref: 6006000_00132_005)
Visitors to RSPB Bempton Cliffs nature reserve - RSPB Images - Jesper Mattias (rspb-images.com, Ref: 1029586)
Adult gannet flying over sea - Steve Round
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)