Naze Family Fossil Discovery

This Easter school holiday, come along to The Naze to discover why our cliffs are so special. See a collection of local fossils, including some huge shark teeth! Hear all about The Naze geology with our introductory talk, led by one of our knowledgable wilder learning team. 

Next, we'll head to the beach for a group fossil hunt, where our friendly leaders will be on hand to help, guiding you with the best places to look and identifying any finds. 

Please bring a bag or bucket to collect your fossils in. All children must be accompanied by an adult, and everyone will need a ticket. Most suited to children aged 6+. Please note the beach is accessed via steep stairs and is not accessible for pushchairs or wheelchairs.

Can't make this event? We have lots more family fun planned this school holiday. Find another event here: School holiday events

FAQs

🎫 Who needs a ticket?

This is a family event; all attending adults and children will require a ticket to attend.

📍Where do we meet?

 Find our friendly Wilder Learning team inside the Naze Nature Discovery Centre.

🥾What should we wear?

Year-round, bring a coat that will keep the wind out. warm layers for the winter, and a sun hat and suncream if the sun is shining. Wellingtons or hiking boots, or old shoes that you don't mind getting mucky

🌍Where are you based?

We are located just north of Walton on the Naze, a coastal town in North Essex.

🚗Is there parking?

The car park is managed by Tendring District Council and parking charges apply. 

🚆Can we get to you on public transport? 

We are a five-minute walk from the end of the line for Route 7 Konectbuses in Essex and Suffolk. The train station is approximately 1.5miles walk along the seafront.

☕ Is there a café?

The visitor centre has a shop and café serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, ice cream, and light lunches. 

🚻Are there toilets?

Yes, there is a toilet located inside the Nature Discovery Centre.

🐕‍🦺Can we bring a dog?

Assistance dogs are welcome at our events.

♿Is it wheelchair accessible? 

The Naze is an area of relatively flat grassland with short mown grass paths and may be suitable for some wheelchairs. The beach is accessed via steep stairs and is not accessible for wheelchairs.   

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