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Summer of play - Rock-pooling at Birling Gap

Dive into the mysterious world of marine creatures and discover the hidden secrets of the rock pools on the beach at Birling Gap.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

As the tide goes out, the secrets of the sea are revealed in the rock pools left behind. Clamber, crouch, peer and scoop on a rock-strewn beach, to discover wonders in your private pocket of ocean life. Exploring the wonders of a rock pool is no. 37 on the list of ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.

Pick up your free explorer pack from our visitor centre and head down to the beach for a fun filled family adventure.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Suitable for children aged 4+ accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Pick up your free explorer pack from our visitor centre before heading to the beach.

What to bring and wear

The rock pools can be slippery so wear suitable footwear when rock-pooling.

Accessibility

Access to the beach is via the viewing platform and 55 steps.

Other

This activity is only available during low tide. Check tide times in advance of visiting. Looking to stay a bit longer? Pick up your activity sheet in the Visitor Centre and head over to Lookout Hill to enjoy the smugglers trail.

Upcoming events

Event

Smugglers trail on Lookout Hill 

"Ahoy me hearties" can you find our barrels stashed on Lookout Hill?

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on
23 Jul to 3 Sep 2024
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 42 other dates or times
Event

Coastguards, Smuggling and Shipwrecks 

"Brandy for the parson, baccy for the clerk”. Join us for this guided walk and hear about tales of smuggling at Crowlink and about the history of the Coastguard station.

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on
28 Jul 2024
at
10:30 to 13:00
Event

Downland Artists 

Join us for this guided walk and follow in the footsteps of some of the many artists who have depicted the Seven Sisters and the surrounding Downland.

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on
25 Aug 2024
at
10:30 to 13:00
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RAF Friston – Spitfires and Spies 

Join us on this guided walk to learn about the history of RAF Friston and how it grew from an emergency airstrip into a front-line fighter station during WW2.

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on
29 Sep 2024
at
10:30 to 13:30