Marine Events
Rock Pool Rambles
Join the Marine Warden on a Rock Pool Ramble to explore the fascinating creatures of the seashore and how they live, love and do lunch!
Suitable for any age, this event is run at Broad Ledge in Lyme Regis and lasts for 1 and ½ hours. As the tide goes out the ledges here are exposed and rock pools, which are full of life, are revealed. Our experienced warden will help you to discover the amazing plants and animals living on our shores.
Charges: £4 Adult £3 Child (4 years and under go free)
Meeting point: Large metal anchor, Cobb Gate Car Park, Lyme Regis
Site information: Some uneven ground with sand, pebbles and boulders. Please be suitably dressed for the elements and wear footwear that you don’t mind getting wet.
Distance: A short walk of approximately 100 metres takes us to Broad Ledge.
Booking is essential. To book a Ramble online click here
Marine Week
A week of events and activities to celebrate past and present life in our oceans.
It is a week of Rockpool Rambles, Fossil Hunting Walks, games and arts and crafts. Marine Week is held every year in the summer.
Marine Week 2011 was held at the Centre from Saturday 30th July to Friday 5th August. Watch this space for details of Marine Week 2012
Click here for the Marine Week 2011 programme to find out what we got up to
World Oceans Day
Every year the Centre joins people across the globe to celebrate World Oceans Day.
Come along and join a Rockpool Ramble and The Oceans of Fun Arts and Crafts Fayre
The Centre celebrated World Oceans Day on Sunday 5th June 2011. A full programme of events for 2012 will be available on our website nearer the time…watch this space!
Click here for the World Oceans Day 2011 programme to find out what we got up to.
Beach Cleans
Join a beach clean at Charmouth and help reduce the litter on our beach.
Litter from the sea, including fishing line and plastic get washed up on the beach and can cause damage to marine wildlife. If you would like to take part in an organised beach clean please meet at the Centre. All equipment is provided.
The Great Dorset Beach Clean
This year the Great Dorset Beach Clean is on Sunday 15th April from 10am until 12 noon.
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