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Bempton Cliffs

Bempton Cliffs
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About Bempton Cliffs

Puffin in flight with sandeels in beak

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.

With huge numbers to watch, beginners can easily learn the difference between gannets, guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes and fulmars. The easily recognisable puffins (here between April and July) are always a delight. Specially-created cliff top viewpoints are wheelchair accessible with care.

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.

If you are new to birdwatching...

The birds are easy to see during breeding season - creating a fantastic seascape and bird spectacle. Only eight target seabird species breed here, so learning to identify birds is simple. In winter, common passerines (buntings, sparrows and finches) and short-eared owls (vary in numbers from one year to next) can be seen and identified.

Information for families

Reserve already popular with families. Various family events included in our programme throughout the year. Backpack Activity days very popular.

Information for dog owners

Dogs are welcome on the reserve, however they must be kept on leads at all times. This is to ensure that ground nesting birds are not disturbed, and also to ensure the safety of dogs on the cliff top.

Contact us

01262 851179

Nearest town: Bridlington, East Yorkshire

Grid reference: TA197738

Directions

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