Flamborough Cliffs Nature Reserve: Best time to visit - March to July

Flamborough Head has one of the most important seabird colonies in Europe. In summer the cliffs are packed with tens of thousands of breeding auks, gannets, gulls and puffins, creating a memorable experience. The chalk grassland, especially in Holmes Gut, is rich in flowers attracting butterflies and a number of uncommon moths

Flamborough Cliffs,
North Marine Road

Bridlington

East Riding of Yorkshire

YO15 1BJ

OS Map Reference

North Landing car park - TA238719
Thornwick Bay car park - TA234719

When to visit

Opening times Open at all times

Best time to visit - March to July

About the reserve

Stunning sea views and excellent views of nesting puffins can be seen from the cliff tops from mid May to mid July. Look out too for fulmar, kittiwake, guillemots and razorbills. It's a great place for bird and sea-watching during spring and autumn migrations.