Chesil Winter Birds and a Brew

Join us for a guided bird walk around Chesil Beach and Fleet Lagoon and enjoy a hot drink and a slice of cake from the Pebble Pig Cafe afterwards.

Chesil Beach and Fleet Lagoon are internationally important areas for nature conservation, supporting a great diversity of wildlife and their associated habitats.

We will aim to spot as many species of birds as possible and following a falling tide, offers the best chance to see many of our waders, including sanderling and ringed plover. There will be plenty of time to ask questions and more information about the nature reserve will be given throughout the walk.

The walk will start 10:00 and will last for approximately 1.5 hours. Please aim to arrive 5-10 minutes before the start time.

After the walk, enjoy a hot drink and a piece of cake from the Pebble Pig Cafe, which is included in the ticket price.

Please bring with you binoculars and if you have a telescope, that may be useful too. We do have a very limited number of binoculars to borrow and there will also be use of a telescope.

This event is suitable for beginners to birdwatching and is suitable for children 8 years and older. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Sturdy footwear (eg walking boots) is recommended as we will be going over some uneven ground, and as the site is fairly exposed, please bring with you plenty of warm clothing and waterproofs just in case!

There is a large pay and display car park (Chesil Beach Pay & Display) next to the Wild Chesil Centre. Please note, parking charges are not included in the event ticket cost.

If coming by public transport, the number 1 bus runs regularly between Weymouth and Portland. If travelling from Weymouth direction the closest bus stop is Wyke Regis, opposite Ferrybridge and if travelling from Portland direction is Wyke Regis, Chesil Beach Holiday Park. It is then approximately a 10-15 minute walk to the centre.

Photos © Angela Thomas