Storyboard Project
The Storyboard Project aims to widen participation in the conservation of Flamborough Heads' stunning natural and cultural heritage through the development of the a series of interpretation panels, website and trails.
Seabirds
Flamborough Head is one of the best places in England to witness the hustle and bustle of a breeding seabird colony.
Migration
Flamborough Head sees over 200,000 regularly occurring migratory seabirds.
Marine Wildlife
The seas around Flamborough Head are rich in marine wildlife with a unique underwater landscape.
North Landing
An iconic and popular site, home to the life boat museum and a launch for traditional cobles (photo by Caroline Comins)
Atlantic Puffin
One of the UK's most recognisable and charismatic seabirds, puffins nest all along the headland's cliff top (Photo: Wildstock)
Sewerby Cliffs
At the southern side of the headland the North Sea’s first No Take Zone has been established (photo by Caroline Comins)
Holmes Gut
Gorse, bramble, scrub and rich grassland provide nesting sites and foraging for many farmland bird species (photo by Caroline Comins)
Sea Cliffs
Towering up to 400ft, Flamborough Headland has spectacular sea cliffs and seascapes (photo by George Stoyle)
Flamborough Head European
Marine Site
Flamborough Head is situated on the North East coast of England and at the boundary of the northern and southern bodies of the North Sea. The European Marine Site consists of a Special Protection Area and a Special Conservation Area within tidal waters. Flamborough also has one of only three fully protected No Take Zones in the United Kingdom, where removal of any fish or shellfish, from the beach or sea, is prohibited.
Flamborough Head SAC Features
Chalk Reefs |
Sea Caves |
Vegetated Sea Cliffs |
Seabirds |
