An exclusive tour for you and your group around Bempton Cliffs reserve, lasting approximately 2.5 hours, delivered by our friendly expert guides. This VIP exclusive tour is tailored specifically to your wants and needs and is ideally suited to those new-ish to bird or wildlife watching or even those interested in some of the history, geology and archaeology of the site.
Head out on the reserve guided by one of our friendly and expert volunteers, carefully tailored to suit your wishes for the day and the weather conditions. Your visit will take you to the the best spots along the cliffs and surrounding habitat to see the seasonal wildlife. Our viewpoints offer outstanding views of the cliffs stretching from Flamborough head across to Filey Bay, the nature trail, grassland and Dell offer fantastic opportunities to view Birds of Prey and other wildlife. Our guides can take around the less trodden routes and offer exclusive insights to the most recent wildlife sightings and history of Bempton Cliffs.
Bempton has some outstanding wildlife to spot at any time of year. It is worth noting that the below is not an exclusive wildlife list and we cannot guarantee you will see all of these (or a specific species) when you visit, but take a look below for the seasonal highlights:
Spring (March to May)
Seabirds (most arrive end March): Puffins, Gannets, Guillemots, Razorbills, Kittiwakes, Herring Gulls, Fulmar, Shag, Cormorant
Birds of Prey: Barn Owl, Short-eared Owl, Kestrel, Peregrine, Sparrowhawk
Farmland birds: Linnets, Skylark, Tree Sparrow, Meadow Pipits, Reed Buntings, Corn Buntings
Mammals: Harbour Porpoise, Bottlenose Dolphins, Roe Deer
Summer (June to August)
Seabirds: Puffins (leave end July), Guillemots (leave end July), Razorbills, (leave end July), Kittiwakes (leave August), Gannets, Herring Gulls, Fulmar, Shag, Cormorant.
Birds of Prey: Peregrine Falcon, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk
Farmland birds: Tree Sparrow, Swallow, Whitethroats, Corn Buntings, Reed Buntings, Skylarks.
Wildflowers: Bee Orchid, Northern Marsh Orchid, Pyramidal Orchid, Red Campion, Scabious
Mammals: Grey Seal, Minke Whale, Bottlenose Dolphin, Harbour Porpoise
Autumn (September to November)
Seabirds: Gannets (leave October), Fulmar
Farmland birds and migrants: Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, Whitethroat, Lesser Whitethroat, Reed Warblers, Sedge Warblers, Goldcrests, Stonechats, Whinchats, Wheatears and Redstarts
Scarce species: Yellow-browed Warbler, Red-backed Shrike, Ring Ouzel
Winter Arrivals: Pink-footed Geese, Redwings, Blackbirds, Fieldfares, Song Thrush
Birds of Prey: Barn Owl, Short-eared Owl, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, Peregrine Falcon
Mammals: Harbour Porpoise, Bottlenose Dolphin, Roe Deer, Brown Hare
Winter (December to February)
Seabirds: Wintering Guillemots on the cliffs, Fulmar
Farmland birds: Tree Sparrow, Linnets, Snow Buntings
Birds of Prey: Barn Owl, Short-eared Owl, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, Peregrine Falcon
Mammals: Harbour Porpoise, Bottlenose Dolphin, Roe Deer, Brown Hare
There could be a fair amount of walking between stopping to look at wildlife and you’ll need to be able to cope with uneven ground. However, as these events will be tailored to each group, we can cater these tours to suit your needs. Therefore if you could like a more accessible tour or to hire one of our free mobility scooters please make the team aware upon booking.
At the end of your tour we’ll stop in at the visitor centre overlooking the cliffs for a refreshing hot/cold drink with your guide.
Please note: All the wildlife that visits Bempton Cliffs is just that - wild. Whilst our experts will do there best to spot the wildlife you are keen on seeing we cannot guarantee any specific species sightings.
This is not a photography tour, while taking pictures is more than welcome. Our guides are not photography experts and cannot offer tips or advice on the best places or techniques. For photography trips please see our other events listings.
Bempton Cliffs weather can be cold, windy and unpredictable at any time of year. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear to be outside in all weathers for 2.5 hours.
To book your VIP Experience contact us on Bempton.cliffs@rspb.org.uk or call us on 01262 422212. We will need 7 days advance notice to any bookings. Please let us know if you have any requirements for your tour in advance, whether that be mobility, dietary or want to see/ learn more about a specific topic. This will help us tailor the experience to your wants and needs.
Prices (include reserve admission, parking, hire of binoculars, and a complimentary drink):
2 Adults: £50
2 Adult RSPB Members: £40
Additional Adult: £20
Additional Child: £10
Additional Adult RSPB Member: £16
Additional Child RSPB Member: £8