Crabbing Days Out, Made Easy
Real spots, tested by a real family. Find the best places to crab in the UK — with parking, tides, and the nearest ice cream all sorted for you.
Hi, I’m Simon 🦀
I absolutely love crabbing with my kids on our family holidays — it’s simple, exciting, and gets us all outdoors.
But I soon realised there wasn’t one good place online that listed the best crabbing spots, what facilities they have, or how to do it safely. So I decided to research it all myself and build this site — every spot is somewhere I’ve genuinely visited, or had detailed reports from people who have.
Found a spot we’ve not covered? Let me know.
This Month’s Pick
Blakeney Quay, Norfolk
Ramshackle charm, old wooden piers, and crabs by the bucketload — over 100 in one afternoon on a good day. One of our favourite family spots in the UK.
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What You’ll Find Here
- 🦀 The best crabbing spots by county — from Cornwall piers to Norfolk quays
- 👶 Tips for crabbing safely with kids — handling crabs and what gear to use
- 🌊 When to go — tide times and local conditions
- 🚻 Nearby facilities — toilets, car parks, and the closest café
- 🤝 Local crabbing etiquette — keep it fun and kind to the crabs
Whether it’s your first time dropping a line, or you’re showing your own kids how to fill a bucket (just not too full!), this site is all about keeping crabbing fun, safe and sustainable.
Made by Simon — crabbing dad, seaside enthusiast and occasional ice cream thief.
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