Bempton

With over three miles of cliffs, Bempton reserve features 5 safe viewing platforms 
that give excellent views of the nesting birds.

Reserve - open at all times. 

Visitor centre - Open daily from 10am to 5pm, March to October
& 9:30am to 4pm November to February. Closed Christmas Week.

Non-members - £3.5 car parking fee; £6 for minibus; £8 for coach. There is no admission fee to the reserve.

Contact 01262 851179

E-mail - bempton.cliffs@rspb.org.uk

The Reserve is well signposted from the centre of Bempton Village which is about 2.5 miles from Sewerby.

Puffin & Shearwater Boat Trips

From April onwards, the cliffs at Bempton and Flamborough provide breeding ledges for over 200,000 birds - the largest seabird city in England!

These cruises are ideal for both birdwatching beginners and the more experienced enthusiast. During the three hour round-trip from Bridlington Harbour to the seabird colony of Flamborough Head, we will see many birds on the water or flying between their feeding grounds and the cliffs.

Colourful Puffins swim around the boat and feeding gannets can often be seen plunging headfirst into the sea. The best time to see the puffins is between May and early July when they are actively feeding their young.

Kittiwakes, Razorbills, Ganets and Guillemots also nest on the cliff ledges. Gannets can be seen here from January to November, but they are most active between April and August when they are breeding and they travel vast distances to find food. RSPB sources indicate that they travel over 50 miles to find food.

Also look out for grey seals!

Puffin Cruise dates and departure times 2008

Day	Date	Sailing
Sunday	25 May	9:30am
Saturday	31 May	10:30am
Saturday	7 June	4:30pm
Saturday	14 June	10:30am
Saturday	21 June	4:30pm
Sunday	29 June	9:30am
Saturday	5 July	4:30pm
Saturday	12 July	9:30am
Saturday	19 July	4:00pm

Shearwater and Skua Cruise dates and departure times 2008

Day	Date	Sailing
Saturday	30 August	9:30am
Saturday	6 September	9:00am
Sunday	7 September	9:00am
Saturday	13 September	10:00am
Saturday	20 September	9:00am
Sunday	21 September	9:00am
Sunday	28 September	8:45am
Sunday	5 October	10:00am

Location
North Pier, Bridlington, East Yorkshire

Price
£12 Adult, £6 child (Under 14), £30 Family (2 adults + 2 children under 14)

Enquiries
01262 850959

Please note that sailing times may change & cruises may be cancelled due to poor weather.

For more information click here Seabird Cruises or RSBP

Bempton Cliffs, RSPB Nature Reserve