Cley Next The Sea :: Things to See & Do

Things to do in Cley

Whether you are visiting Cley for a day or staying here on holiday, for a small village, Cley has a lot to offer.

Arts & Crafts Browse in the Pinkfoot Gallery or watch the artists at work at Made in Cley...
Birdwatching Visit the NWT Cley Marshes Nature Reserve and don't forget to bring your binoculars. Touted as the premier bird watching site in the UK. No matter when you visit there's always something to see. A lot of the area is lined with boardwalks making them both accessible in bad weather and for wheelchair users too also preventing visitors damaging the area and preserving it for future visitors to enjoy. For more information on the birds you might see, visit the Birding World website.
Cream Teas In need of refreshment? Why not pop in to the George Hotel, Cookes of Cley or the West Cottage cafe.
Eat Out For a more substantial meal why not enjoy a three course meal at Cley Windmill, The George Hotel or The Three Swallows.
Get Married! Cley Windmill has a full wedding licence - what a fantastic place for a wedding ceremony. If you are planning a big reception, you could always hire the Village Hall...
Nightlife Nightlife in Cley?? Well there's Bingo at the Village Hall, Cley Social Club (open to villagers and visitors) or you could pop out for a drink or two at The Three Swallows or The George Hotel
Relaxation Visiting Cley for some peace and quiet and time to unwind? Why not pick up a book from the Crabpot Bookshop or perhaps try some alternative therapy like a therapeutic Shiatsu massage or some yoga and meditation.
Sightseeing In this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty there are some sights you just shouldn't miss - take a wander through the reedbeds of the Cley Marshes, visit the historical Cley Windmill and marvel at the splendid St Margaret's Church
Walking Wander through the picturesque narrow lokes in the village or stroll through the marshes to the beach. Why not buy some tasty goods from Picnic Fayre delicatessen or Cley Smokehouse and walk along the beach to Blakeney point or Salthouse and dine al fresco.
Worship Regular services are held in Cley at St Margaret's Church all are welcome!