Rockpool Safari (Sunday 17th November)

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Rockpool Safari (Sunday 17th November)

Location:
Wembury Marine Centre, Wembury Marine Centre, Church Road, Wembury, Devon, PL9 0HP
Join our Devon Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers for a guided tour of some of the best rockpools in the UK!

Event details

Meeting point

Wembury Marine Centre

Date

Time
11:30am - 1:00pm
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About the event

Wembury Bay has long been recognised for its amazing rocky shore environment. In fact, Wembury is often found on the list of the top rockpooling spots in the UK.

Our expert team will take you on a guided rockpool safari to meet and learn about some of Wembury's most famous inhabitants, from crabs to starfish and everything in between.

This event is open to all ages, but all children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Please wear wellington boots or other suitable sturdy shoes which can get wet and please leave your rockpool nets at home, as we follow the Seashore Code and use our hands and buckets instead (tubs provided).

Please note, National Trust car parking charges apply at Wembury Beach car park. The beach car park can fill up very quickly on hot, sunny days so please leave plenty of time to park and aim to arrive at the Centre 10mins before the event starts.

Cancellation Policy – requested refunds will be issued up to 1 day before the event starts, minus the Eventbrite booking fee. If the event is cancelled by us due to poor weather, you will receive a full refund.

Important Accessibility Information

The event takes place on Wembury beach and will lead you ~200m over the rocky foreshore. There are steep unguarded edges along the coast. You should expect to be walking over slippery seaweed-covered rocks, sand, and other uneven ground. Please dress appropriately – be prepared for unpredictable weather and remember that rocks can be sharp so wearing thick-soled footwear with good grips is essential. There is accessible parking at the centre but no wheelchair access to the beach. There are accessible toilets at the start point but the group will be a 15-minute walk away from these during the event. Dogs are not allowed on the beach between 1st May to 30th September though assistance dogs are allowed all year round. However, the rocky terrain may not be safe for them.

We welcome attendees with an interest in finding out more about local marine life and are keen to learn or improve their identification and rockpooling skills.  Instruction is provided verbally by a group leader in English within an outdoor setting where there may be background noise (wind or rain). Printed copies of some information can be made available with advance notice. The event takes place in a popular public place but is not usually crowded once we start rockpooling. Flash photography may be used by staff and participants but is not usually noticeable in daylight. Noise cancelling ear muffs can only be used if the attendee has someone with them who is able to listen and interpret the instructions for them.

Booking

Phone number

01752862538

Price

£5.50 per person (+ Eventbrite fee)

Additional booking information

Children must be accompanied by a paying adult

Suitable for

Families, Children, Adults, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

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No dogs permitted
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Mobility

This event involves walking over seaweed covered slippery rocks.

 

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Wheelchair access

No
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What to bring

Dress appropriately for the weather

Please wear wellington boots or other suitable sturdy shoes which can get wet 

Please leave rockpool nets at home, as we follow the seashore code and tubs will be provided

Snacks and drinks as necessary – there is a café on site which sells pasties, sandwiches etc.

Coins for the NT car park (free for NT members) or pay by phone using RingGo app. The beach car park can fill up very quickly on hot, sunny days so please leave plenty of time to park and aim to arrive at the Centre 15mins before the event starts.

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Parking information

The beach car park is owned by the National Trust. Parking is free for National Trust members, parking charges apply to non-National Trust members and vary depending on the time of year (please bring correct change or pay by phone).
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Bicycle parking

Yes
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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Disabled parking

Contact us

Coral Smith
Contact number: 01752 862538