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Great Dorset Beach Clean at Shell Bay Studland

The Great Dorset Beach Clean is back for its 35th year! Join us at Shell Bay, Studland.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

National Trust Studland Bay is proud to be taking part in Litter Free Dorset’s Great Dorset Beach Clean, a fantastic event that has been helping to keep Dorset’s coastline clean for 35 years. This year’s beach clean runs from Saturday 5th to Sunday 13th April 2025, with events happening all along the Dorset coast. Our beach clean will take place on Sunday 13th April, and we’d love for you to join us! We’ll provide litter pickers and bin bags, but we recommend bringing your own gloves and wearing sensible footwear. If you already own your own litter picker, please bring it along and show us how it’s done! This free event is open to all, but under-16s must be accompanied by an adult. Come along, enjoy being in the great outdoors, and help us care for our beautiful coastline. To find out more about beach cleans around Dorset, visit the Litter Free Dorset website: https://www.litterfreedorset.co.uk/great-dorset-beach-clean/

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

On the beach at Shell Bay. Start at Shell Bay National Trust carpark (BH193BA), follow the board walk (next to the toilets) onto the beach, towards the shoreline and turn right.

What to bring and wear

Bring weather appropriate clothing and sensible footwear.

Accessibility

Mixed and uneven terrain throughout. Designated accessible parking. Accessible toilets at Knoll Beach, Middle Beach and Shell Bay.

Other

Litter pickers are available to borrow on a first come, first serve basis. Parking free for National Trust members and Blue Badge holders.

Upcoming events

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Nature Tots 

Explore the outdoors with your little ones at our weekly Nature Tots group

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on
31 Mar to 21 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 11:30
+ 10 other dates or times
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Studland's Easter Adventure 

Join us for a nature themed Easter trail. Explore the beach, dunes and woodland of Studland and learn about the wonderful wildlife with whom we share this special place.

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on
5 Apr to 21 Apr 2025
at
10:00 to 15:00
+ 16 other dates or times
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Mindfulness Walk 

Join us for a mindful journey in nature being aware of our senses, walking through woodlands followed by gentle movements in the sand dunes.

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on
13 Apr to 18 Jul 2025
at
09:30 to 10:30
+ 2 other dates or times
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Trust10 

Join us for the Trust10 at Studland Bay and challenge yourself on this 10km trail run with breathtaking views.

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on
27 Apr to 22 Jun 2025
at
08:50 to 11:00
+ 2 other dates or times