Coastal Partnership Event – 29th May 2024, The Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre


SeaScapes is presenting a celebration of the coast Tyne to Tees. The aim of this event is to bring communities together to learn and access their coastline at South Shields and Whitburn. This is an all-age event with a range of activities including nest trail, games, crafts, sports, nature walks and interactive presentation promoting stall holders’ project. This is a partnership event including SeaScapes internal partners National Trust and Newcastle University; and external partners Stronger Shores, COAST South Shields and COAST Sunderland.

Activities include:

  • Nest Trail
  • Beach Clean
  • Crafts
  • Games
  • Nature Walks

All set on the backdrop of Souter Lighthouse and The Leas. This is a free event. Please feel free to participate in as much or little as you would like. Some of the activities will be taking place outdoors. Please ensure that you have warm & dry clothing and suitable footwear.

Itinerary: Wednesday 29th May 2024

  • 10:30 Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre Opens – find inside stall holders, games, crafts and wave tank
  • 11:00 – 12:30 Guided Wildlife and Nesting Bird Walk (please meet at Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre)
  • 13:00 – 15:00 Beach Clean at Jackies Beach (please meet at Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre)
  • 15:30 Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre closes

Souter Lighthouse is open but not part of this event and charges will apply to enter the Lighthouse. Café and toilets are available. Parking charges apply.

Event Details

Date: 29th May 2024

Cost: FREE

Venue:
The Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre

Souter Lighthouse
Coast Road
Sunderland
SR6 7NH

Parking charges apply

Time: 10:30 - 15:30


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