Family Rock Pooling - Seashore Survey - Lyme Regis
Join us for a free guided rock pooling event for children and families.
- Booking essential
- Free event (admission applies)
The rockpooling event will last for 1.5 hours and you will work with our team of National Trust ecologists who will help you identify everything you find. In the last half hour we will run a show and tell session – talking about what we found and discussing their fascinating life cycles, adaptations, and habitats.
We will meet at bottom of Charmouth Road Car Park at the steps to beach.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Booking details
Call 03442491895 Each booking space is per family. We will have 5 spaces for 5 families.
- Suitability
This event is suitable for children and families.
- Meeting point
Meet at bottom of Charmouth Road Car Park steps to beach. ///tribe.sparkles.greyhound
- What to bring and wear
ESSENTIAL - Wear non slip footwear (slippy seaweed and rocks). Bring a bucket and net if you have them but we can provide. Sunscreen, sunhat and drink essential or wet weather items if raining.
- Accessibility
We will be walking across slippy seaweed and rocks. We must be mindful of lifting stones and replacing how we find them without injuring ourselves or anyone living underneath. We will aim to finish well before the tide comes in but will always be mindful of pools filling quickly even while tide appears still far out. At start of event we will run a health and safety brief.
- Other
When you make your booking please book one space which will be for your entire family. We will have space for 5 families.
Upcoming events
Golden Cap Nature Walk
Run by our local, external, partner and mushroom expert, Nick Phillips, this 2 hour guided nature walk will take you through the glorious Dorset countryside, showcasing the delightful views and the flora and fungi of the area.
In The Footsteps of Jane Austen
2025 is the 175th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth and Lyme Regis was one of her favourite holiday locations. To celebrate her love of Lyme Regis the National Trust are offering a series of short walks along the Cobb with readings from Persuasion.
Trust10 2025 - Cancelled
We are currently reviewing the Trust 10 route over Golden Cap. We're sorry to disappoint those who were hoping to run and look forward to welcoming you back as soon as possible. Other Trust10k events are located at Studland or Stourhead.
Bus it Back - Lyme Regis to Charmouth
Meet our National Trust Walk Leader outside the National Trust, Lyme Regis shop and walk to Charmouth, before getting the bus back. Buses run regularly allowing you time to enjoy Charmouth or have a well earned refreshment in one of the cafes.