Place to visit
Scolt Head Island, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Scolt Head Island is an offshore barrier island between Brancaster and Wells-next-the-Sea in north Norfolk in United Kingdom. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 21. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Offshore barrier island between Brancaster and Wells-next-the-Sea in north Norfolk · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- STN London, Essex, 126 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 52.98247, 0.70443
What it is and where
Scolt Head Island is an offshore barrier island between Brancaster and Wells-next-the-Sea in north Norfolk in United Kingdom. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Wells-next-the-Sea, where this site lists 15 more places to see, 7.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 52.98247, 0.70443; the nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN, London, Essex), 126 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Scolt Head Island is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:51
- FebPossible9:34
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:42
- MayBest time15:34
- JunBest time16:39
- JulBest time16:12
- AugBest time14:32
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:16
- NovBetter not8:21
- DecPossible7:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 21. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to September | February to March, October and December |
| Wildlife | April to September | February to March, October and December |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Scolt Head Island has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Titchwell MarshNature reserve in the United Kingdom6.2 km
- St Withburga's Church, HolkhamChurch in Holkham, Norfolk, England, UK6.7 km
- Holkham HallLarge 18th-century Palladian country house in Norfolk, England, UK7.5 km
- Creake AbbeyMonastery in Norfolk, England, UK7.8 km
- Holme Bird ObservatoryBird observatory in the British Isles9.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: Nature
- Ben Nevis: highest mountain of Great Britain
- Bristol Channel: major inlet in the island of Great Britain
- Hyde Park, London: Royal Park in London, England, UK
- Firth of Forth: estuary of Scotland's River Forth
- Lake District: mountainous region in North West England, UK
- Forth Bridge: railway bridge in eastern Scotland
Every United Kingdom place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Scolt Head Island?
It is an offshore barrier island between Brancaster and Wells-next-the-Sea in north Norfolk in United Kingdom. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Scolt Head Island?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 21.
How do you get to Scolt Head Island?
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 126 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Titchwell Marsh, St Withburga's Church, Holkham, Holkham Hall. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
Keep reading
- Wells-next-the-Sea15 places to see in and around Wells-next-the-Sea, United Kingdom: Holkham Hall, Basilica of Our Lady of Walsingham, Titchwell Marsh. Best time: April to September.
- Nature5399 places for nature in United Kingdom, from Ben Nevis to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- United KingdomBefore travelling to United Kingdom: 7 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Since leaving the EU, two things are needed that were not before: a passport (th…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Scolt Head Island on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.