Naze Seashore Science and Discovery Home Education Session

This popular session is led by a member of our Wilder Learning team. Join us as we discover our fascinating coast and the wildlife that calls it home. Explore the beach for signs of marine creatures, shells, rocks, and other treasures, before returning to the centre to find out more in the pop-up coastal laboratory. Use microscopes and simple experiments to find out all about the rocks, fossils, and shells from our shoreline and the adaptations of the plants and creatures that live here.

You will need sturdy boots or shoes for going to the beach, as the beach access is via steps and is unsuitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. The Car Park is managed by Tendring District Council, and parking charges apply. 

FAQs

🎫 Who needs a ticket?

This session is suitable for children aged 5-11 years old. Accompanying adults and Siblings under 3 years old 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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