As part of the SeaScapes’ Coastal Partnership Event join us join us for a Beach Clean on Jackie’s Beach.
Join the SeaScapes and COAST South Tyneside Team with a beach clean to support the readying nesting birds, on this beautiful but less well known beach in South Tyneside. All equipment will be provided.
SeaScapes is presenting a celebration of the coast Tyne to Tees. The aim of this event is to bring communities together to learn and access their coastline at South Shields and Whitburn. This is an all-age event with a range of activities including nest trail, games, crafts, sports, nature walks and interactive presentation promoting stall holders’ project. This is a partnership event including SeaScapes internal partners National Trust, Durham Wildlife Trust and Newcastle University; and external partners Stronger Shores, COAST South Shields and COAST Sunderland.
All set on the backdrop of Souter Lighthouse and The Leas. This is a free event. Please feel free to participate in as much or little as you would like. This activity will be taking place outdoors. Please ensure that you have warm & dry clothing and suitable footwear.
Other activities happening during the day include:
- 10:30 Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre Opens – find inside stall holders, games, crafts and wave tank
- 11:00 – 12:30 Guided Wildlife and Nesting Bird Walk (please meet at Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre)
- 15:30 Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre closes
Souter Lighthouse is open but not part of this event and charges will apply to enter the Lighthouse. Café and toilets are available. Parking charges apply.
The Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre
Souter Lighthouse
Coast Road
Sunderland
SR6 7NH