About the event

Explore the beach and discover more about our fascinating coast, and the wildlife that calls it home. Search the little pools and rocks for sea creatures. See some fossils and hunt for treasures, all led by our friendly leaders. An exciting wildlife adventure full of family fun.

Children remain your responsibility and must be supervised by an adult at all times. 

FAQs

🎫 Who needs a ticket to attend?

This is a family session; all children and accompanying adults will require a ticket to attend.

📍Where do we meet? 

Find our friendly Wilder Learning team inside the Naze Nature Discovery Centre.

🥾What should we wear? 

Year-round, bring a coat that will keep the wind out. warm layers for the winter, a sun hat, and sun cream if the sun is shining. Wellington boots, hiking boots, or old shoes that you don't mind getting mucky.  

🌍Where are you based? 

We are located just north of Walton on the Naze, a coastal town in North Essex.

🚗Is there parking? 

Yes. Charges apply for the car park, which is managed by Tendring District Council. 

🚇Can we get to you on public transport? 

We are a five-minute walk from the end of the line for the Route 7 Konectbuses in Essex and Suffolk. The train station is approximately 1.5miles walk along the seafront. 

🚻Are there toilets? 

There are toilets located inside the visitor centre. 

☕Is there a Cafe or shop? 

The visitor centre has a shop and café serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, ice cream, and light lunches. 

🐕‍🦺Can we bring a dog? 

No dogs at our events, please (except Assistance dogs) 

♿Is the site wheelchair accessible? 

The Naze is an area of relatively flat grassland with short mown grass paths and may be suitable for some wheelchairs. The beach is accessed via steep stairs and is not accessible for wheelchairs.   

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