SeaScapes: Family Whale and Dolphin Watch @ Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre

SeaScapes: Family Whale and Dolphin Watch @ Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre

Join us to discover which marine mammals regularly visit out coastline.

By Durham Wildlife Trust

Date and time

Sun, 4 Aug 2024 10:00 - 12:00 GMT+1

Location

Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre

Park at Souter Lighthouse (National Trust Car parking charges will apply) Coast Road Sunderland SR6 7NH United Kingdom

About this event

  • 2 hours

It’s National Whale and Dolphin Watch week! Bring the family to Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre to discover which marine mammals regularly visit our coast. 

Come and join us to learn more about the amazing cetaceans (whales and dolphins) that regularly visit our coastline.  

We will start with a short talk in the centre, then we will wander along the coastal path to find a good 'watching spot’, where we may see some fins from if we’re lucky!  

The event will end with refreshments and craft activities in the centre. 

BOOKING ESSENTIAL. 

Please note, all children must be accompanied by an adult. This event involves a short walk, followed by sitting and watching with binoculars for a period of time, so it may not be suitable for young children. 

This event is free of charge, so all you need to take part are a pair of binoculars, weather appropriate clothes and comfortable footwear! We will also bring some binoculars available for you to borrow if you don’t have any. 

The car park at Souter Lighthouse is Pay and Display. 

If there are poor weather conditions, the event will be cancelled. 

This event is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and is part of the SeaScapes ‘Intertidal Interactive’ Project. To find out more please visit www.exploreseascapes.co.uk 

Organised by

Durham Wildlife Trust

Durham Wildlife Trust's purpose is to protect wildlife and promote nature conservation in County Durham, the City of Sunderland and the boroughs of Gateshead, South Tyneside and Darlington. Through the management of 31 Nature Reserves and a variety of species and habitat recovery projects, the Trust is one of the most active environmental organisations in the region. By acting as a focus for a variety of community groups, schools and individuals, the Trust engages people in the issues around nature conservation and the wider environment. It also manages two visitor centres and campaigns on behalf of more than 8000 members. More information at www.durhamwt.co.uk