National Marine Week
National Marine Week is a nationwide celebration of all things marine and there is lots happening in the local area to get involved in. Despite the name, it actually lasts for 15 fun-filled days to allow for the variation in tide times around the country.
This year in Cornwall, the week will be celebrated from 30th July to 7th August. Across the country there will be a range of rockpool rambles, snorkels, beach cleans and more.
The events are being hosted by members of the Your Shore Network which is made up of 17 community-led marine conservation groups across Cornwall, as well as Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s very own marine experts.
Have a look below at our top picks for family events running in North Cornwall.
Sunday 7th August
Sea Spray, 14 Esplanade Rd, Newquay, TR7 1QA
Join Newquay Marine Conservation Group for a radical rockpool ramble at Fistral Beach. Be prepared for some rummaging in the shallows!
Sunday 31st July
Widemouth Beach, Widemouth Bay, Bude EX23 0AH
Join Bude Marine Group (BMG) for an afternoon of learning all about Widemouth's shoreline - part of National Marine Week.
Monday 1st August
Coastguard Station, Hannafore Beach, Marine Drive, West Looe, Cornwall, PL13 2DJ
Join Cornwall Wildlife Trust for an underwater guided tour. You'll explore our Cornish coastline like never before!
Tuesday 2nd August
Trevone Bay Beach, Padstow, Cornwall, TR8 4BU
Join 7 Bays Marine Conservation Group and Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Marine Conservation Officer Matt Slater for a rockpool ramble!
Sunday 7th August
Towan Headland, Headland Rd, Newquay, TR7 1HN
Join Newquay Marine Group (NMG) for a Seaquest Southwest Survey at Towan Headland!
Tuesday 2nd August
Polzeath beach, Wadebridge, PL27 6SP
Join Polzeath Marine Conservation Group (PMCG) for a rockpool ramble and learn all about the different species found in our coastal waters!
