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Summer of play

Enjoy spending time together over the school holiday in a Summer of Play at Wembury Beach. We have a variety of seashore themed activities for all the family to get involved in.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Coastal Detectives

Come and test your observation skills. Collect your challenge sheet from National Trust staff or Wembury Marine Centre and claim your free badge on completion.

Craft days

Join us at the Marine Centre on Monday 28 July and Monday 11 August for seashore themed crafts. Drop in anytime between 1pm-4pm. Suggested donation of £2 per child.

Rainy day activities

Play Snakes and Ladders with a twist- can you answer the climate change questions correctly to help boost yourself to the finish?

Get creative and colour in one of our Summer of Play activity sheets.

Beach games

We have a selection of beach games available for hire outside Wembury Marine Centre. Please return all games once you have finished playing so that others can have a go.

Normal car park charges apply, free for NT members.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Suitability

Activities for all ages

Meeting point

Wembury Beach, Church Road, Wembury, Devon, PL9 0HP

What to bring and wear

For the coastal detective challenge you will be out on the beach so please wear suitable footwear and dress appropriately for the weather.

Accessibility

There is accessible parking and an accessible toilet in Wembury marine centre (during WMC opening times).

Contact info

South Devon Countryside team

Upcoming events

Event

Brush harvesting demonstration at Wembury Point 

Brush harvesting seed is a great way to restore and recreate wildflower grasslands. Learn more about brush harvesting and with the Ranger team at Wembury and help us to sort the seed.

Event summary

on
26 Jul 2025
at
14:00 to 16:00
Event

Community litter pick 

Join the National Trust on the last Monday of each month to help keep Wembury safe, clean and tidy.

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on
28 Jul to 25 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 11:30
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Stream dipping 

Come along to discover the minibeasts which live in Wembury stream. National Trust staff will be on hand to show you what to do and help to identify the creatures you find.

Event summary

on
18 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 11:30