Welcome to NCI Wells-next-the-Sea lookout statio.
Visitors are permitted, but will be asked to leave should we have an incident.
The lookout is ideally positioned overlooking the tidal Outer Harbour Channel used by all vessels entering the picturesque North Norfolk port of
Wells-next-the-Sea. We watch over our local leisure sailors, a busy sailing school, windsurfers and water skiers and MANY inshore fishing boats also a
large number of visitors throughout the year.
We also have extensive views over the beach and the tidal area of Bob Halls Sand and a distant view of the Rotterdam to Hull east coast shipping lane.
The lookout is staffed 365 days a year by a team of 36+ volunteers from all walks of life; some local, some who travel quite a distance to carry out their duties.
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Summer opening hours ....09.00...closing at 18.00
Winter opening hours.......09.00....closing at 16.00
Visitor Policy
Visitors are most welcome at the lookout although only four at a time please as there is not much room. In the event of an incident the duty
Watchkeeper may ask visitors to leave. The approach to the lookout is via metal steps to a metal walkway so disabled access is difficult.
All Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult and no dogs allowed except for guide dogs.
ACCESS:
By car : From The Quay / Freeman Street, turn into Beach Road and follow it for one mile to Pinewoods Car Park (pay and display).
From there walk past the Beach Cafe and up the slope towards the beach. The entrance to the lookout is near the top of the slope on the left through a
wooden gate and up 5 metal steps to a metal walkway.
By foot : From The Quay walk past the Harbour Office and follow the footpath for one mile to where it slopes up to the beach. The lookout is on the left.
NOTE:- Do not walk in the road – it is dangerous
By car ; From The Quay / Freeman Street, turn into Beach Road and follow it for one mile to Pinewoods Car Park (pay and display). From there walk past the Beach Cafe and up the slope towards the beach. The entrance to the lookout is at the top of the slope on the left. There are five wooden steps and a long sloping ramp.
By foot : From The Quay walk past the Harbour Office and follow the footpath for one mile to where it slopes up to the beach. The lookout is on the left. NOTE.. do not walk on the road, it is dangerous. Use the raised footpath on the bank.