DRAFT   (Submitted for TDC Events Approval)

Suitability ages are stated, but we have added a colour Key to events:   Children/Family Events;  Walk/Talks (Adults);  Beach Cleans (All ages);  Training Days/Deadlines;  Special Event Days.

Please note: Booking links for the public events come out approx, one month before the date of the events, or as stated (photographic exhibition and cycling dates to be confirmed).

Sun 15 Feb: Deadline day for entries:  2025 East Kent Photography Competition  Bird Wise East Kent and Thanet Coast Project have teamed up to host the 2026 photography competition to celebrate our coastal environment and wildlife!  See: terms & conditions and how to apply

Fri 20 March, 2.30pm: Spring Beach Clean – Pegwell Bay, Cliffsend. Join the beach clean & litter survey within the Sandwich & Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve (2hrs, 5yrs+).  Book: Here {click here}

Tue 31 March, 4.30pm: Seaweed & Their Secrets – Walpole Bay, Margate  Join Ian Tittley from the Natural History Museum for a seaweed extravaganza! Learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about their history, properties, and more. (14+; 2hrs; donation).  BOOK HERE (click here}

Tue 7 April, 11am: Great Eggcase & Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Westbrook Bay, Margate. Look for clues of our marine life along the shore. (1.5hrs; suitable for 4-11s; donation). Bookings opens 9 March: thanetcoast.org.uk

Wed 8 April, 11am: Great Eggcase & Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Botany Bay, Broadstairs. Look for clues of our marine life along the shore. (1.5hrs; suitable for 4-11s; donation).  Bookings open 9 March: thanetcoast.org.uk

Thur 9 April, 11am: Great Eggcase & Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Ramsgate Main Sands. Look for clues of our marine life along the shore. (1.5hrs; suitable for children 4-11s; donation).  Bookings opens 9 March: thanetcoast.org.uk

Wed 22 April, 10am: The White Cliffs of Kingsgate (Earth Day).  Join this Earth Day walk to explore the geology, erosion, fossils and history of the spectacular Kingsgate coastline, led by Richard Hubbard. (2hrs; suitable for 14+; £5pp suggested donation). Bookings open 13/3/26: {click here}

Sat 25 April, 1pm: Ramsgate Through the Senses: Seashore Safari – Western Undercliff. Explore Thanet’s rocky chalk shore for its fascinating rockpool life. (2hrs; suitable for 4-14s; free). Book: thanetcoast.org.uk

Wed 6 May, 1-5pm: Coastbusters (Non-Native Species) Training.  Join this training session to join the Coastbuster team and learn about and control non-native species on our coastline. Book: thanetcoast.org.uk/

Sun 17 May, 10:30am: Chalk Flora & Bumblebees – Foreness Point Discover the wildflowers and wildlife on this guided grassland walk with expert Simon Springate and friends (14+; 2hrs; donation). Book: thanetcoast.org.uk 

Sat 23 May, 1-5pm: Coastal Warden Introductory Training. Join the volunteer scheme to adopt and look after your local bay. Learn more and help others become aware of the marine and bird life around our NE Kent Marine Protected Area. Book: thanetcoast.org.uk/

Tue 26 May, 2pm: Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Margate Main Sands. Look for clues of our marine life along the shore. (1.5hrs; suitable for 4-11s; donation). Book: thanetcoast.org.uk

Wed 27 May, 2pm: Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Viking Bay, Broadstairs. Look for clues of our marine life along the shore. (1.5hrs; suitable for 4-11s; donation). Book: thanetcoast.org.uk

Thur 28 May, 4pm: Active Ramsgate Week’s Seashore Safari – Western Undercliff. Explore Thanet’s rocky chalk shore for its fascinating rockpool life. (2hrs; suitable for 4-14s; free). Book: thanetcoast.org.uk

Fri 29 May, 2pm: Active Ramsgate Week’s Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Ramsgate Main Sands. Look for clues of our marine life along the shore. (1.5hrs; suitable for 4-11s; free). Book: thanetcoast.org.uk

Mon 8 June, 10am to 2pm: Thanet Coast’s World Ocean Day – Margate Harbour/VIC.  Come and meet the volunteer coastal wardens and hear about how you can help the North East Kent Marine Protected Area.

Mon 8 June, 11am:  World Ocean Day Seashore Safari – Margate’s Fulsam Rock  Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for the rockpool wildlife of our local marine protected area (Rockpooling for Adults; and not just for 4-14s!; 1.5hrs; donation)  Book: thanetcoast.org.uk

Sat 13 June, 10:30am: Chalk Flora & Bumblebees – Foreness Point Discover the wildflowers and wildlife on this guided grassland walk with expert Simon Springate and friends (14+; 2hrs; donation). Book: thanetcoast.org.uk    

Wed 17 June, 1-5pm: Coastal Warden Introductory Training. Join the volunteer scheme to adopt and look after your local bay. Learn more and help others become aware of the marine and bird life around our NE Kent Marine Protected Area. Book: thanetcoast.org.uk/

Fri 19 – Sun 21 June:  Ocean Summit  (Turner Contemporary) – tbc

Sun 21 June, 9:30am: Seaweed & Their Secrets – Fulsam Rock, Margate.  Join Ian Tittley from the Natural History Museum for a seaweed extravaganza! Learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about their history, properties, and more. (14+; 1.5hrs; donation) Ocean Summit weekend in Margate. Book: thanetcoast.org.uk

Thur 25 June, 2pm: Summer Beach Clean – Pegwell Bay, Cliffsend.  Join the beach clean & litter survey within the Sandwich & Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve (2hrs, 5yrs+).  Book: thanetcoast.org.uk

Fri 26 June, 1pm: Beginner’s guide to Kent’s Shorelife Training. Join this training session to learn about the main groups of marine plants and animals. Suitable for new volunteer Coastal Wardens and Thanet Coast Project volunteers. Book: thanetcoast.org.uk

Sat 4 July, 10:30am: Chalk Flora & Bumblebees – Foreness Point.  Discover the wildflowers and wildlife on this guided grassland walk with expert Simon Springate and friends (14+; 2hrs; donation). Book: thanetcoast.org.uk     

Wed 22 July, 11am: Seashore Safari –  Margate Main Sands.  Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s; £2.50pp donation) Book: thanetcoast.org.uk/ 

Thu 23 July, 12:30pm: Seashore Safari – Western Undercliff, Ramsgate.  Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s; £2.50pp donation) Book: thanetcoast.org.uk/ 

Fri 24 July, 1:30pm: Seashore Safari – Minnis Bay, Birchington. Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s; £2.50pp donation) Book: thanetcoast.org.uk/ 

Mon 27 July, 4:30pm: Seashore Safari – Joss Bay, Broadstairs.  Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s; £2.50pp donation) Book: thanetcoast.org.uk/ 

Tue 28 Aug, 5:30pm: Seashore Safari – Westbrook Bay, Margate.  Evening exploration of Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s; £2.50pp donation) Book: thanetcoast.org.uk/ 

Wed 29 July, 1pm – 4:30pm: Thanet Coast’s Water Gala Day – Broadstairs Harbour.  Meet the Thanet Coast Project’s volunteers and find out more about the NE Kent Marine Protected Area. thanetcoast.org.uk

Wed 29 July, 6pm: Water Gala Seashore Safari – Stone Bay, Broadstairs. Evening exploration of Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s; £2.50pp donation) Book: thanetcoast.org.uk/

Thur 30 July, 6:30pm: Seashore Safari – West Bay, Westgate. Evening exploration of Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s; £2.50pp donation) Book: thanetcoast.org.uk/ 

Mon 3 Aug, 9am: Seashore Safari –  Botany Bay, Broadstairs.  Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s; £2.50pp donation) Book: thanetcoast.org.uk/

Tue 4 Aug, 9.30am: Seashore Safari – Louisa Bay, Broadstairs. Catch the low tide to explore the rockpools and chalk reef of our Marine Protected Area (2hrs; 4-11s & family groups; donation) Book: thanetcoast.org.uk

Wed 5 Aug, 10am: Seashore Safari – Dumpton Gap, Broadstairs. Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s; £2.50pp donation) Book: thanetcoast.org.uk/

Thur 6 Aug, 11am: Seashore Safari – Walpole Bay, Margate. Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s; £2.50pp donation) Book: thanetcoast.org.uk/

Mon 17 Aug, 9am: Seashore Safari – Eastcliff, Ramsgate. Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s; £2.50pp donation) Book: thanetcoast.org.uk/

Tue 18 Aug, 9:30am: Seashore Safari – Walpole Bay, Margate. Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s; £2.50pp donation) Book: thanetcoast.org.uk/

Wed 19 Aug, 10am: Seashore Safari – Dumpton Gap. Broadstairs. Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s; £2.50pp donation) Book: thanetcoast.org.uk/

Thur 20 Aug, 10:30am: Seaweed & Their Secrets – Dumpton Gap, Broadstairs.  Join Ian Tittley from the Natural History Museum for a seaweed extravaganza! Learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about their history, properties, and more. (14+; 2hrs; donation).  Book: thanetcoast.org.uk

Sat 5 Sept, 10:30am: The White Cliffs of Kingsgate.  Join this walk to explore the geology, erosion, fossils and history of the spectacular Kingsgate coastline, led by Richard Hubbard. (2hrs; suitable for 14+; £5pp suggested donation). Bookings open 13/3/26 {click here}

Sat 19 Sept, 10am: Great British Beach Clean – Pegwell Bay, Cliffsend. Join the beach clean & litter survey within the Sandwich & Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve (2hrs, 5yrs+).  Book: here {click here}

Sat 19 Sept, 2pm: Great British Beach Clean – Plum Pudding, Minnis Bay, Birchington. Join the clean & litter survey along the Northern Sea Wall beaches (2hrs, 5yrs+). Book: here {click here}

tbc-Sun 20 Sept, 11am-4pm: Westbrook Sunken Garden Eco Fair 2026.  Come and meet different environment organisations – including the Thanet Coast Project volunteers and find out more about our local marine wildlife of the Marine Protected Area and how you can get help!  thanetcoast.org.uk/   

tbc-Sun 20 Sept, 12pm-2pm: Eco Fair 2026: Seashore Safari.  Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife. (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s & older; £2.50pp donation).  Book: thanetcoast.org.uk/

Sat 3 Oct, 10am: Seaweed & Their Secrets – Botany Bay, Broadstairs.  Join Ian Tittley from the Natural History Museum for a seaweed extravaganza! Learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about their history, properties, and more. (14+; 2hrs; donation).  Book: thanetcoast.org.uk

Tue 20 Oct, 11am: Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Margate Main Sands.  Look for clues of our marine life along the shore. (1.5hrs; suitable for 4-11s; donation). Book: thanetcoast.org.uk

Wed 21 Oct, 11am: Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Viking Bay, Broadstairs. Look for clues of our marine life along the shore. (1.5hrs; suitable for 4-11s; donation). Book: thanetcoast.org.uk

Thur 22 Oct, 11am: Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Ramsgate Main Sands. Look for clues of our marine life along the shore. (1.5hrs; suitable for 4-11s; donation). Book: thanetcoast.org.uk

Fri 4 December, 10:30am: Winter Beach Clean – Pegwell Bay, Cliffsend.  Join the beach clean & litter survey within the Sandwich & Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve (2hrs, 5yrs+).  Book: here {click here}

Suitability ages are stated, but we have added a colour Key to events:   Children/Family Events;  Walk/Talks (Adults);  Beach Cleans (All ages);  Training Days/Deadlines;  Special Event Days.

The complete Brief Listings for the 2025 Thanet Coast Project public events 

A brief summary of the past 2025 events programme is shown on the flyer/poster:

• Poster/Flyer – Thanet Coast Project Public Events 2025  (PDF, 265KB).  Note: Scavenger Hunts were  21-23 October. 

Please note: The booking links become available approx. one month before the start dates.

Sun 16 Feb: Deadline for entries:  2025 East Kent Photography Competition  Bird Wise East Kent and Thanet Coast Project have teamed up to host the 2025 photography competition to celebrate our coastal environment and wildlife!  See: terms & conditions and how to apply

Thu 27 March, 4pm: Seaweed & Their Secrets – Walpole Bay    Join Ian Tittley from the Natural History Museum for a seaweed extravaganza! Learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about their history, properties, and more. (14+; 2hrs; donation). BOOK your place here.

Fri 28 March, 2pm: Spring Beach Clean – Pegwell Bay, Cliffsend Join the beach clean & litter survey within the Sandwich & Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve. BOOK: here  (MCS booking link, organised by Thanet Coast Project)

Tue 8 April, 2pm: Great Eggcase & Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Walpole Bay, Margate. Look for clues of our marine life along the shore. (1.5hrs; suitable for 4-11s; donation). Booking: Opens in March 2025

Wed 9 April, 2pm: Great Eggcase & Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Botany Bay, Broadstairs. Look for clues of our marine life along the shore. (1.5hrs; suitable for 4-11s; donation). Booking: Opens in March 2025

Thur 10 April, 2pm: Great Eggcase & Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Ramsgate Main Sands. Look for clues of our marine life along the shore. (1.5hrs; suitable for children 4-11s; donation). Booking: Opens in March 2025

Tue 22 April, 11am: The White Cliffs of Kingsgate (Earth Day).  Join this Earth Day walk to explore the geology, erosion, fossils and history of the spectacular Kingsgate coastline, led by Richard Hubbard. (2hrs; suitable for 14+; £5pp suggested donation). Bookings: Open (please click here)

Sat 24 May, 1-5pm: Coastal Warden Introductory Training. Join the volunteer scheme to adopt and look after your local bay. Learn more and help others become aware of the marine and bird life around our NE Kent Marine Protected Area. Invites only – please register first!

Mon 26 May, 5:30pm: Seaweed & Their Secrets – Botany Bay, Broadstairs  Join Ian Tittley from the Natural History Museum for a seaweed extravaganza! Learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about their history, properties, and more. (14+; 2hrs; donation).  Bookings: Now Open

Tue 27 May, 2pm: Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Margate Main Sands. Look for clues of our marine life along the shore. (1.5hrs; suitable for 4-11s; donation). Bookings: Now Open

Wed 28 May, 2pm: Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Viking Bay, Broadstairs. Look for clues of our marine life along the shore. (1.5hrs; suitable for 4-11s; donation). Bookings: Now Open 

Thur 29 May, 10am: Active Ramsgate Week’s Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Ramsgate Main Sands. Look for clues of our marine life along the shore. (1.5hrs; suitable for 4-11s; free). Bookings: Now Open

Fri 30 May, 9am: Active Ramsgate Week’s Seashore Safari – Western Undercliff. Explore Thanet’s rocky chalk shore for its fascinating rockpool life. (2hrs; suitable for 4-14s; free). Bookings: Now Open

Sun 8 June, 11am to 3pm: Thanet Coast’s World Ocean Day stand – Broadstairs Harbour. Come and meet the volunteer coastal wardens and hear about how you can help the North East Kent Marine Protected Area. A WOD event.

Sun 8 June, 4pm: World Ocean Day Seashore Safari – Louisa Bay, Broadstairs.  Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for the rockpool wildlife of our local marine protected area (4-14s; 2hrs; donation; WOD event). Book: Bookings open.

Wed 18 June, 1-5pm: Coastal Warden Introductory Training. Join the volunteer scheme to adopt and look after your local bay. Learn more and help others become aware of the marine and bird life around our NE Kent Marine Protected Area. Book: Invites only – please register first!

Sat 21 June, 11am-1pm: Thanet Coast Project’s Summer Solstice Fair stand – Newgate Gap, Margate. Come and meet the volunteer coastal wardens and hear about how you can help the North East Kent Marine Protected Area.

Sat 21 June, 2pm: Thanet Coast’s Summer Solstice Seashore Safari – Newgate Gap, Margate. Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for the rockpool wildlife of our local marine protected area (4-14s; 2hrs; donation). Book: Bookings open 

Sun 22 June, 10:30am: Chalk Flora & Bumblebees – Foreness Point Discover the wildflowers and wildlife on this guided grassland walk with expert Simon Springate and friends (14+; 2hrs; donation). Book: Bookings open

Fri 27 June, 10am: Summer Beach Clean – Pegwell Bay, Cliffsend Join the beach clean & litter survey within the Sandwich & Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve.  Book here

Sat 5 July, 10:30am: Chalk Flora & Bumblebees – Foreness Point Discover the wildflowers and wildlife on this guided grassland walk with expert Simon Springate and friends (14+; 2hrs; donation). Book: Bookings open

Wed 23 July, 5pm: Seashore Safari –  Walpole Bay, Margate  Evening exploration of Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s; £2.50pp donation) Book here (select correct date for your location required!

Thu 24 July, 6pm: Seashore Safari –  West Bay, Westgate Evening exploration of Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s; £2.50pp donation) Book here (select correct date for your location required!)

Mon 28 July, 8:30am: Seashore Safari –  Botany Bay, Broadstairs.  Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s; £2.50pp donation) Book here (select correct date for your location required!)

Tue 29 July, 9am: Seashore Safari –  Stone Bay, Broadstairs. Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s; £2.50pp donation) Book here (select correct date for your location required!)

Wed 30 July, 9.30am: Water Gala Seashore Safari – Louisa Bay, Broadstairs. Catch the low tide to explore the rockpools and chalk reef of our Marine Protected Area (2hrs; 4-11s & family groups; donation) Book here (select correct date for your location required!)

Wed 30 July, 1-4pm: Thanet Coast’s Water Gala Day – Broadstairs Harbour.  Meet the Thanet Coast Project’s volunteers and find out more about the North East Kent Marine Protected Area. 

Thur 31 July, 10am: Seashore Safari –  Dumpton Gap, Broadstairs. Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s; £2.50pp donation) Book here (select correct date for your location required!)

Fri 1 Aug, 10:30am: Seashore Safari – Minnis Bay, Birchington. Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s; £2.50pp donation) Book here (select correct date for your location required!)

Wed 13 Aug, 8:30am: Seashore Safari – St Mildred’s Bay, Westgate. Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s; £2.50pp donation) Book here (select correct date for your location required!)

Thu 14 Aug, 9am: Seashore Safari – Westbrook Bay, Margate. Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s; £2.50pp donation) Book here (select correct date for your location required!)

Fri 15 Aug, 9:30am: Seashore Safari – Margate Main Sands. Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s; £2.50pp donation) Book here (select correct date for your location required!)

Sat 16 Aug, 10:30am: Seashore Safari – Walpole Bay, Margate. Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s; £2.50pp donation) Book here (select correct date for your location required!)

Thur 21 Aug, 5pm: Seaweed & Their Secrets – Dumpton Gap, Broadstairs  Join Ian Tittley from the Natural History Museum for a seaweed extravaganza! Learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about their history, properties, and more. (14+; 2hrs; donation).  Please Book:  Bookings open.

Wed 27 Aug, 8:30am: Seashore Safari – Eastcliff, Ramsgate. Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s; £2.50pp donation) Book here (select correct date for your location required!)

Thu 28 Aug, 9am: Seashore Safari – Western Undercliff, Ramsgate. Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s; £2.50pp donation) Book here (select correct date for your location required!)

Fri 29 Aug, 9:30am: Seashore Safari – Dumpton Gap, Broadstairs. Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (2hrs; suitable for 4-11s; £2.50pp donation) Book here (select correct date for your location required!)

Fri 12 Sept, 9:30am: The White Cliffs of Kingsgate.  Join this walk to explore the geology, erosion, fossils and history of the spectacular Kingsgate coastline, led by Richard Hubbard. (2hrs; suitable for 14+; £5pp suggested donation). Book here!

Sat 20 Sept, 10am: Great British Beach Clean – Plum Pudding, Minnis Bay, Birchington Join the clean & litter survey within the Marine Protected Area. Book here!

Sat 20 Sept, 2pm: Great British Beach Clean – Pegwell Bay, Cliffsend Join the clean & litter survey within the National Nature Reserve. Book here!

Sun 21 Sept, 11am-4pm: Westbrook Sunken Garden Eco Fair 2025  Come and meet different environment organisations – including the Thanet Coast Project volunteers and find out more about our local marine wildlife of the Marine Protected Area and how you can get help! 

Sat 11 Oct, 9am: Seaweed & Their Secrets – Walpole Bay, Margate  Join Ian Tittley from the Natural History Museum for a seaweed extravaganza! Learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about their history, properties, and more. (14+; 2hrs; donation).  Book here

Tue 21 Oct, 9:30am: Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Walpole Bay, Margate (RE-SCHEDULED date/time)  Look for clues of our marine life along the shore. (1.5hrs; suitable for 4-11s; donation). Book here

Wed 22 Oct, 9:30am: Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Botany Bay, Broadstairs (RE-SCHEDULED date/time) Look for clues of our marine life along the shore. (1.5hrs; suitable for 4-11s; donation).  Book here

Thur 23 Oct, 9:30am: Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Ramsgate Main Sands  (RE-SCHEDULED date/time)  Look for clues of our marine life along the shore. (1.5hrs; suitable for 4-11s; donation).  Book here

Fri 5 December, 1pm: Winter Beach Clean – Pegwell Bay, Cliffsend Join the beach clean & litter survey within the Sandwich & Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve.  Book here!

East Kent Coast Photographic Competition 2025 – closed for entries on 16 Feb 2025

Bird Wise East Kent and Thanet Coast Project have teamed up to host the 2025 photography competition to celebrate our coastal environment and wildlife!  By entering your images, you will be helping to inform others of the importance of our coastal environment and highlight this area’s amazing biodiversity. Open to everyone. DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES  is Sunday 16 February 2o25  = see terms & conditions and how to apply

Thu 27 March, 4pm: Seaweed & Their Secrets – Walpole Bay Walk & talk with Ian Tittley from the Natural History Museum with everything you ever wanted or need to know about seaweeds and their history, uses and properties. (for 14 years+; 2hrs; donation).   BOOKING: Finished

Fri 28 March, 2pm: Spring Beach Clean – Pegwell Bay, Cliffsend

Join the clean & litter survey within the National Nature Reserve.

This quarterly beach clean is within the Sandwich & Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve is run by the Thanet Coast Project, in collaboration with the Kent Wildlife Trust and link into Beachwatch, MCS (beach litter monitoring and cleans).  The cleans takes place below the Hugin Viking Ship picnic site (CT12 5HY), near the chalk cliffs, just north of the former hoverpad.  All equipment is provided. Please dress appropriately for the activity and weather conditions on the day. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.  Booking now closed  (MCS booking link)

Facebook post 28/3/2025 – completed event

Tue 8 April, 2pm: Great Eggcase & Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Walpole Bay, Margate.

Join the ‘Great eggcase and scavenger hunt’ challenge looking for clues of our marine life along the shore, and looking out for shark and ray egg cases on this activity that includes a sand/beach art at the end.

Remember to wear suitable footwear and clothing for the beach, sand art and the weather conditions on the day. All equipment is provided by the Thanet Coast Project – although your own spade would be useful. These events are suitable for families and especially children aged 4-11, Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the activity.    (1.5hrs; suitable for 4-11s; donation).

Bookings: Finished April 2025

Facebook post 8/4/2025 – completed event

Wed 9 April, 2pm: Great Eggcase & Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Botany Bay, Broadstairs.

Join the ‘Great eggcase and scavenger hunt’ challenge looking for clues of our marine life along the shore, and looking out for shark and ray egg cases on this activity that includes a sand/beach art at the end.

Remember to wear suitable footwear and clothing for the beach, sand art and the weather conditions on the day. All equipment is provided by the Thanet Coast Project – although your own spade would be useful. These events are suitable for families and especially children aged 4-11, Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the activity.    (1.5hrs; suitable for 4-11s; donation).

Bookings: Finished April 2025

Facebook post 9/4/2025 – completed event

Thur 10 April, 2pm: Great Eggcase & Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Ramsgate Main Sands. 

Join the ‘Great eggcase and scavenger hunt’ challenge looking for clues of our marine life along the shore, and looking out for shark and ray egg cases on this activity that includes a sand/beach art at the end.

Remember to wear suitable footwear and clothing for the beach, sand art and the weather conditions on the day. All equipment is provided by the Thanet Coast Project – although your own spade would be useful. These events are suitable for families and especially children aged 4-11, Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the activity.    (1.5hrs; suitable for 4-11s; donation).

Bookings: Finished April 2025

Facebook post 10/4/2025 – completed event

Tue 22 April, 11am: The White Cliffs of Kingsgate (Earth Day).  

Join this Earth Day walk to explore the geology, erosion, fossils and history of the spectacular Kingsgate coastline, led by Richard Hubbard.

Evolution of a Kentish Coastal Landscape – A chance to join Richard Hubbard on a walk to explore the geology, erosion, fossils and history of the spectacular Kingsgate coastline, Broadstairs.

Take a step back in time as we uncover the secrets of this beautiful and important coastal landscape. The walk is a guided version of Richard’s self-guided trail booklet.  These walks are suitable for adults (& over 11 years of age) and involve a walk on the beach and rocky chalk shore.  

The whole tour lasts around 2 hours.  Online bookings only as numbers are limited – with a suggested online suggested donation of £5pp. Booking (link)   (The next White Cliffs of Kingsgate walk is:   Fri 12 Sept, 9:30am)

Facebook post of 22 April 2025

Sat 24 May, 1-5pm: Volunteer Coastal Warden Introductory Training.

This is the introductory course for new volunteers to help as Coastal Wardens on the North East Kent coast which includes the NE Kent Marine Protected Area from Whitstable to Sandwich Bay.  Volunteers adopt a local bay or stretch of coastline and help look after local marine and bird life in your patch. We will take you through the history of the NEKMPA and the management scheme, your role as a coastal warden, and the different opportunities where you can help (17+, 4hrs).  

All new volunteers will need to complete an online registration form first, and will be sent an ‘invite’ to book onto one of these introductory courses closer to the time.   Note:  There are two possible training dates in 2025:  Sat 24 May, 1-5pm  or  Wed 18 June, 1-5pm. 

COMPLETED

Mon 26 May, 5:30pm: Seaweed & Their Secrets – Botany Bay, Broadstairs  

Join Ian Tittley from the Natural History Museum for a seaweed extravaganza! Learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about their history, properties, and more. (14+; 2hrs; donation).  

This is a great opportunity to find out all that you ever want to know about seaweed!  This walk & talk is led by seaweed expert Ian Tittley (Natural History Museum, Kent Field Club, Herne Bay Seaside Museum and chair of the North East Kent Marine Protected Area Advisory Group) on behalf of the Thanet Coast Project.

The Thanet Coast’s chalk reef provides the perfect substrate for different algae communities within the designated Marine Protected Area. Come along for this walk through rockpools and along the shore to discover seaweed, their uses and properties on this outdoor talk.  This walk is suitable for people of 14 years and above, and last for 2 hours walking over the rough terrain of the rocky shore.  Please note the advice on the booking form – such as footwear for walking on rocks and through rockpools, and clothing for the weather conditions on the day.  Online bookings only as numbers are limited – with a suggested online donation of £5pp.  This walk is part of the national celebration Beach of Dreams  Bookings – Now closed

Facebook post of 26 May 2025

Tue 27 May, 2pm: Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Margate Main Sands.

Try the coastal scavenger hunt challenge, solve the clues and tackle the marine beach art challenge. (1.5hrs; suitable for children 4-11s; £2.50pp suggested donation).

You’ll need to wear suitable footwear and clothing for the beach, for sand/beach art and the weather conditions on the day!  Equipment is provided by the Thanet Coast Project, although you can bring your own spade.  These events are particularly suitable for families and especially children aged 4-11s. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout.  Donations welcome (Suggested: £2.50 per child).  It is part of the Beach of Dreams national celebration. The event lasts for 1.5 hours.   Bookings: Now closed

Facebook post of 27 May 2025 – Scavenger Hunt, Margate

Wed 28 May, 2pm: Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Viking Bay, Broadstairs.

Try the coastal scavenger hunt challenge, solve the clues and tackle the marine beach art challenge. (1.5hrs; suitable for children 4-11s; £2.50pp suggested donation).

You’ll need to wear suitable footwear and clothing for the beach, for sand/beach art and the weather conditions on the day!  Equipment is provided by the Thanet Coast Project, although you can bring your own spade.  These events are particularly suitable for families and especially children aged 4-11s. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout.  Donations welcome (Suggested: £2.50 per child). It is part of the Beach of Dreams national celebration. The event lasts for 1.5 hours.  Bookings: Now closed 

Facebook post of 28 May 2025 – Scavenger Hunt, Viking Bay

Thur 29 May, 10am: Active Ramsgate Week’s Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Ramsgate Main Sands.

Try the coastal scavenger hunt challenge, solve the clues and tackle the marine beach art challenge  (KIDS & FAMILY: 1.5hrs; suitable for children 4-11s in family groups; FREE as part of Active Ramsgate).

You’ll need to wear suitable footwear and clothing for the beach, for sand/beach art and the weather conditions on the day!  Equipment is provided by the Thanet Coast Project, although you can bring your own spade.  These events are particularly suitable for families and especially children aged 4-11s. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout.  The event lasts for 1.5 hours. It is part of the Beach of Dreams national celebration.  Bookings: closed

Facebook post of 29 May 2025 – Active Ramsgate Week Scavenger Hunt

Fri 30 May, 9am: Active Ramsgate Week’s Seashore Safari – Western Undercliff, Ramsgate.

Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife (EXPLORING DAY:  2hrs; suitable for children 4-11s; Free as part of Active Ramsgate)   Bookings: closed

Facebook post of 30 May 2025 – Active Ramsgate Week Seashore Safari

OPERATION SEABIRD at the Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve.  10am-12pm:  At the same time, there will be a few displays and people from local organisations to talk to about the ‘Sandwich & Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve’ and Operation Seabird – some and find out more!

Sun 8 June, 11am to 3pm: Thanet Coast’s World Ocean Day stand – Broadstairs Harbour.

Come and meet the volunteer coastal wardens and hear about how you can help the North East Kent Marine Protected Area.  We will be celebrating World Ocean Day with displays and information (followed by a seashore safari in Louisa Bay – see next event for details!)    Thanet Coast’s World Ocean Day – Broadstairs Harbour

See World Ocean Day SEASHORE SAFARI

Broadstairs Harbour (Viking Bay), Harbour Street
Broadstairs, Kent CT10 1EU

Online post about – 8 June 2025

Sun 8 June, 4pm: World Ocean Day Seashore Safari – Louisa Bay, Broadstairs.

Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for the rockpool wildlife of our local marine protected area (4-14s; 2hrs; donation).

Bookings: closed

Join the 2025 WORLD OCEAN DAY SEASHORE SAFARI to explore the marine life of the Thanet Coast! Discover the hidden wonders of the chalk reef and rock pools, from crabs and shrimps to colorful seaweeds and fish. The Thanet Coast is part of the North East Kent Marine Protected Area, renowned for its diverse marine life and habitats along the longest stretch of coastal chalk in the country. This 2-hour event is perfect for families with children aged 4 to 11. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout.   Part of World Ocean Day 2025  These events are organized with the help of dedicated volunteers from the Thanet Coast Project and rely on donations to continue.

Online post about the Seashore Safari – World Ocean Day 2025

Wed 18 June, 1-5pm: Coastal Warden Introductory Training – Margate = completed

This is the introductory course for new volunteers to help as Coastal Wardens on the North East Kent coast which includes the NE Kent Marine Protected Area from Whitstable to Sandwich Bay.  Volunteers adopt a local bay or stretch of coastline and help look after local marine and bird life in your patch. We will take you through the history of the NEKMPA and the management scheme, your role as a coastal warden, and the different opportunities where you can help (17+, 4hrs).     

All new volunteers will need to complete an online registration form first, and will be sent an ‘invite’ to book onto this introductory course closer to the time.

Sat 21 June, 12pm-2pm: Thanet Coast Project’s Summer Solstice Fair stand

– Newgate Gap, Margate.

Come and meet the volunteer coastal wardens and hear about how you can help the North East Kent Marine Protected Area.

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Seashore Safari = 21 June 2025, Newgate Gap, Cliftonville, Margate.

Sat 21 June, 2pm: Thanet Coast’s Summer Solstice Seashore Safari – Newgate Gap, Margate. Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool life! (4-14s; 2hrs; donation).

Join this special Solstice SEASHORE SAFARI to explore the chalk reef and rock pools of the Thanet Coast to see what shore life can see – from crabs & shrimps, fish & shellfish, to anemones & colourful seaweeds.

The seashore safaris will be taking place in part of the North East Kent Marine Protected Area – known for its marine life and habitats along the longest continuous stretch of coastal chalk in the country.

The event lasts for up to 2 hours and is suitable for ALL the family, but particularly 4-11s. Children must always be accompanied by a responsible adult. These events are run with the help of Thanet Coast Project volunteers, and rely on donations to keep going.    This activity is part of the Solstice Fayre, run by FLINTS throughout the day at Newgate Gap   Bookings: Open = now closed!

Facebook post of 21 June 2025

Sun 22 June 2025, 10:30am:

Chalk Flora & Bumblebees at Foreness Point, Margate

Discover buzzing bumblebee populations, native plants, and other wildlife on a guided walk at Foreness Point, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent.  Join a relaxed walk led by local wildlife experts around the beautiful chalk grassland of Foreness Point. Learn about the designated ‘local wildlife site’ and its management while exploring the area’s bumblebees and wildflowers.

This guided nature walk is perfect for connecting with the local open space and learning about the area. It’s best suited for those aged 14 and up, and will last for 2 hours. We’ll be walking along medium-difficulty terrain, mostly on grassland paths. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather on the day (rain gear if it’s wet, sunscreen or a hat if it’s sunny!) as well as sturdy shoes!   This walk will be led by bumblebee expert Simon Springate (Bumblebee Conservation Trust), with Phoebe Cullingworth (Tree & Biodiversity Coordinator, TDC) & Tony Child (Thanet Coast Project).  Online bookings only – as numbers will be limited – with a suggested donation of £5pp.

Bookings: Open – Now Closed!

Facebook Post of 22/6/2025

Chalk grassland & Bumblebees Walk = 22 June & 5 July, Foreness Point, Cliftonville, Margate

Fri 27 June, 10am: Summer Beach Clean – Pegwell Bay, Cliffsend

These quarterly beach cleans are within the Sandwich & Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve and are run by the Thanet Coast Project, in collaboration with the Kent Wildlife Trust and link into Beachwatch, MCS (beach litter monitoring and cleans).

The Beach Cleans take place below the Hugin Viking Ship picnic site (CT12 5HY), near the chalk cliffs, just north of the former hoverpad.  All equipment is provided.  Please dress appropriately for the activity and weather conditions on the day. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.  Please BOOK:   MCS booking system – 27 June 2025

See: facebook post of 27 June 2025

Sat 5 July 2025, 10:30am: 

Chalk Flora & Bumblebees at Foreness Point, Margate

Discover buzzing bumblebee populations, native plants, and other wildlife on a guided walk at Foreness Point, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent.  Join a relaxed walk led by local wildlife experts around the beautiful chalk grassland of Foreness Point. Learn about the designated ‘local wildlife site’ and its management while exploring the area’s bumblebees and wildflowers.

This guided nature walk is perfect for connecting with the local open space and learning about the area. It’s best suited for those aged 14 and up, and will last for 2 hours. We’ll be walking along medium-difficulty terrain, mostly on grassland paths. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather on the day (rain gear if it’s wet, sunscreen or a hat if it’s sunny!) as well as sturdy shoes!   This walk will be led by bumblebee expert Simon Springate (Bumblebee Conservation Trust), with Phoebe Cullingworth (Tree & Biodiversity Coordinator, TDC) & Tony Child (Thanet Coast Project).  Online bookings only – as numbers will be limited – with a suggested donation of £5pp.

Bookings: Open

Wed 30 July, 1pm – 4pm: Thanet Coast’s Water Gala Day – Broadstairs Harbour

Wed 30 July, 1-4pm: Thanet Coast’s Water Gala Day – Broadstairs Harbour. 

Meet the Thanet Coast Project’s volunteers at our stand on the harbour, and find out more about the North East Kent Marine Protected Area.  (See summer seashore safaris – for our 9.30am: Broadstairs Water Gala Safari – in Louisa Bay )

VARIOUS BAYS – see list below of events held in July & August 2025

Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife.  Join one of the series of safaris touring different Thanet Coast bays to explore the chalk reef and rockpools to see what shore life can find.  These events are run with the help of Thanet Coast volunteers.  All events last for up to 2 hours and are suitable for ALL the family, but particularly 4-11s. Children must always be accompanied by a responsible adult. Suggested donation of £2.50 per person.  (Online Booking link)

Wed 23 July, 5pm: Seashore Safari –  Walpole Bay, Margate – completed

Thu 24 July, 6pm: Seashore Safari –  West Bay, Westgate – completed

Mon 28 July, 8:30am: Safari –  Botany Bay – completed

Tue 29 July, 9am: Safari –  Stone Bay – completed

Wed 30 July, 9.30am: Water Gala Safari – Louisa Bay – completed

Thur 31 July, 10am: Safari –  Dumpton Gap = cancelled

Fri 1 Aug, 10:30am: Safari – Minnis Bay – completed

Wed 13 Aug, 8:30am: Safari – St Mildred’s Bay, Westgate – completed

Thu 14 Aug, 9am: Seashore Safari – Westbrook Bay, Margate – completed

Fri 15 Aug, 9:30am: Seashore Safari – Margate Main Sands – completed

Sat 16 Aug, 10:30am: Seashore Safari – Walpole Bay, Margate – completed

Wed 27 Aug, 8:30am: Seashore Safari – Eastcliff, Ramsgate – completed

Thu 28 Aug, 9am: Seashore Safari – Western Undercliff – completed

Fri 29 Aug, 9:30am: Seashore Safari – Dumpton Gap – completed

Thur 21 August, 5pm: Seaweed & Their Secrets – Dumpton Gap, Broadstairs  

Join Ian Tittley from the Natural History Museum for a seaweed extravaganza! Learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about their history, properties, and more. (14+; 2hrs; donation).  

This is a great opportunity to find out all that you ever want to know about seaweed!  This walk & talk is led by seaweed expert Ian Tittley (Natural History Museum, Kent Field Club, Herne Bay Seaside Museum and chair of the North East Kent Marine Protected Area Advisory Group) on behalf of the Thanet Coast Project.

The Thanet Coast’s chalk reef provides the perfect substrate for different algae communities within the designated Marine Protected Area. Come along for this walk through rockpools and along the shore to discover seaweed, their uses and properties on this outdoor talk.  This walk is suitable for people of 14 years and above, and last for 2 hours walking over the rough terrain of the rocky shore.  Please note the advice on the booking form – such as footwear for walking on rocks and through rockpools, and clothing for the weather conditions on the day.  Online bookings only as numbers are limited – with a suggested online donation of £5pp.  Bookings now closed.

Facebook report 21 Aug 2025

East Kent Coast Photographic Competition 2025 – Exhibition dates

16 – 18 July (10am-4pm):  Crab Museum,  9 Broad St, Margate  CT9 1EW = completed

2 – 15 Aug (10am-5pm):  Drum Room, Margate Visitor Information Centre, Margate harbour  CT9 1JD  = completed

27 Aug – 8 Sept:  Horsebridge Centre, 11 Horsebridge Road, Whitstable  CT5 1AF = completed

Fri 12 Sept, 9:30am: The White Cliffs of Kingsgate, Broadstairs, Kent.  

Join this walk to explore the geology, erosion, fossils and history of the spectacular Kingsgate coastline, led by Richard Hubbard. (2hrs; suitable for 14+; £5 to £10pp suggested donation).

Evolution of a Kentish Coastal Landscape – This is an opportunity to join Richard Hubbard on a walk to explore the geology, erosion, fossils and history of the spectacular Kingsgate coastline, Broadstairs, Kent.

Take a step back in time as we uncover the secrets of this beautiful and important coastal landscape. The walk is a guided version of Richard’s self-guided trail booklet.  These walks are suitable for adults (& over 11 years of age) and involve a walk on the beach and rocky chalk shore – so involves some rough terrain.

The whole tour lasts around 2 – 2.5 hours.  Online bookings only as numbers are limited – with a suggested online suggested donation of £5 to £10pp.  Booking link (now ended)

Facebook post (12/09/2025)

Join the largest annual beach clean & litter survey, as a part of the Marine Conservation Society’s national campaign (19-28 Sept 2025) and monitoring of beach litter.  The events below last for 2 hours and are open to all to join in. Children have to be supervised by a responsible adult.   Litter sticks, hoops, and bags are provided.  Please bring along garden gloves and wear appropriate clothing for weather on the day (windproof/rainproofs if windy &/or raining) & tough footwear for walking on the beach. Please also bring along your own water bottle, or refreshment, to quench your thirst!

• Sat 20 Sept, 10am: Great British Beach Clean – Plum Pudding, Minnis Bay, Birchington (Booking information)

Facebook post of GBBC – 10am, Plum Pudding 20/9/2025

• Sat 20 Sept, 2pm: Great British Beach Clean – Pegwell Bay, Cliffsend,   This event was run in collaboration with the Kent Wildlife Trust and takes place within Kent’s largest National Nature Reserve. (Booking information)

Facebook post of GBBC – 2pm, Pegwell  Bay 20/9/2025

Sun 21 Sept, 11am-4pm: Westbrook Sunken Garden Eco Fair 2025  

Come and meet different environment organisations – including the Thanet Coast Project volunteers and find out more about our local marine wildlife of the Marine Protected Area and how you can get help!

Facebook post – KeithRoss 2025

Sat 11 Oct, 9am: Seaweed & Their Secrets – Walpole Bay, Margate 

Join Ian Tittley from the Natural History Museum for a seaweed extravaganza! Learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about their history, properties, and more. (14+; 2hrs; donation).

This is a great opportunity to find out all that you ever want to know about seaweed!  This walk & talk is led by seaweed expert Ian Tittley (Natural History Museum, Kent Field Club, Herne Bay Seaside Museum and chair of the North East Kent Marine Protected Area Advisory Group) on behalf of the Thanet Coast Project.

The Thanet Coast’s chalk reef provides the perfect substrate for different algae communities within the designated Marine Protected Area. Come along for this walk through rockpools and along the shore to discover seaweed, their uses and properties on this outdoor talk.  This walk is suitable for people of 14 years and above, and last for 2 hours walking over the rough terrain of the rocky shore.  Please note the advice on the booking form – such as footwear for walking on rocks and through rockpools, and clothing for the weather conditions on the day.  Online bookings only as numbers are limited – with a suggested online donation of £5 to £10pp. Booking now closed.

Seaweed & Their Secrets Facebook post (11 Oct 2025)

Apologies – Autumn Scavenger Hunts have been re-scheduled from the flyer dates & times to Kent’s School Half Term:   PLEASE NOTE NEW DATES & TIMES BELOW for the School Autumn Half Term Scavenger Hunts 2025  (note: Kent school half term is a week before most of the other half terms around the country!)

Try the coastal scavenger hunt challenge, solve the clues and tackle the marine beach art challenge. (1.5hrs; suitable for children 4-11s; £2.50pp suggested donation).

You’ll need to wear suitable footwear and clothing for the beach, for sand/beach art and the weather conditions on the day!  Equipment is provided by the Thanet Coast Project, although you can bring your own spade.  These events are particularly suitable for families and especially children aged 4-11s. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout.  Donations welcome (Suggested: £2.50 per child).  The event lasts for 1.5 hours.   Bookings now closed 

• Tue 21 Oct, 9:30am: Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Walpole Bay, Margate (Meet: adjacent/west side of Tidal Pool)   Autumn Scavenger Hunt – Walpole Bay (Facebook post – 21/10/2025)
• Wed 22 Oct, 9:30am: Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Botany Bay, Broadstairs   Bookings now closed (Meet next to chalk stack on the beach)  Autumn Scavenger Hunt – Botany Bay (Facebook post 22 October 2025)
• Thur 23 Oct, 9:30am: Scavenger Hunt with Beach Art! – Ramsgate Main Sands.  Bookings – now closed  (Meet: Down on the beach: down from LifeGuard Station/Wetherspoons, near wet sand)  Autumn Scavenger Hunt = Ramsgate (Facebook post 23 October 2025)

Fri 5 December, 1pm: Winter Beach Clean – Pegwell Bay, Cliffsend Join the beach clean & litter survey within the Sandwich & Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve.

These quarterly beach cleans are within the Sandwich & Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve and are run by the Thanet Coast Project, in collaboration with the Kent Wildlife Trust and link into Beachwatch, MCS (beach litter monitoring and cleans).

The Beach Cleans take place below the Hugin Viking Ship picnic site (CT12 5HY), near the chalk cliffs, just north of the former hoverpad.  All equipment is provided.  Please dress appropriately for the activity and weather conditions on the day. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.  MCS booking system 5/12/2025

See: facebook post of 5 December 2025