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