About the event

Child-led play on the beach! All with a nature theme! We'll be taking our sand and water toys down to the beach, we won't forget the bubbles too! We can go rock pooling for little creatures and treasure hunting for rocks, fossils and shells. our friendly leaders will be on hand to help you explore and learn all about our seashore wildlife too.

Suitable for children up to around 7 years of age, siblings under 18 months are free of charge. 

We'll meet at the centre before heading down to the beach together. Children remain your responsibility and must be supervised by an adult at all times. The beach is accessed via steep stairs and unfortunately not suitable for push chairs.

Session times: 10am-12pm (Please arrive at beginning of session)

Tickets are £8.80 per child. Advance booking is essential.

Can't make this event? We have lots of family fun events planned this summer - find another event here!

FAQs

🎫 Who needs a ticket?

All children over 18 months 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, and a sun hat and suncream if the sun is shining. Wellingtons or 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?

The car park is managed by Tendring District Council and parking charges apply. 

🚆Can we get to you on public transport? 

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

☕ Is there a café?

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

🚻Are there toilets?

Yes, there is a toilet located inside the Nature Discovery Centre.

🐕‍🦺Can we bring a dog?

Assistance dogs are welcome at our events.

♿Is it 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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