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Beach Day with RSPB Minsmere

Celebrate the summer solstice with us on Sunday 21 June!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

We’ve teamed up with RSPB Minsmere to bring you and your family a jam-packed day on the beach, with fun games and solar-themed crafts to keep the whole family busy throughout the day.

Go beach-combing and see what you can create with our giant landscape art or challenge friends and family to a beach game, as you learn more about this special coastal habitat.

Make a whole day of it and bring your own picnic, or visit the café to stock up on supplies. We’ll also have plenty of ice creams to buy.

Throughout the day, you can also head to the terrace at RSPB Minsmere to join the team at DASH Astro for some solar observing – the perfect activity to do on the longest day of the year!

Times

The basics

Suitability

This is a family-friendly event.

Meeting point

Dunwich Beach

What to bring and wear

Please dress suitably for the weather on the day - including sunscreen and hats if it's hot and sunny.

Accessibility

The beach is shingle with sloping paths to access. Please call the office on 01728 648501 for more information.

Other

Swimming is not allowed at Minsmere Beach.

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