About the event

Find out all about the sharks, skates, and rays that live right here on the Essex coast!

On the beach, we'll search the strandline for their egg cases and have a go at identifying the species. Learn about citizen science projects you can take part in and maybe even find a fossilised shark's tooth memento to take home! All led by members of our friendly Wilder Learning team.🦈

FAQs

🎫 Who needs a ticket?

All attending children aged 4+ will require a ticket to attend. This session is best suited to children aged 5 - 11 years. Siblings 3 and under are free of charge. 

📍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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