Scavenger Hunt with BeachArt: Botany Bay - 27 May 2026

WHEN: 2pm, Wed 27 MAY 2026 - Botany Bay, Broadstairs (CT10 3LG)

MEET: On the sandy Beach close to the chalk stacks.

Join the hunt looking for clues of our marine life and coastal environment from along the shore, looking out for shark and ray egg cases, on this activity that includes sand/beach art at the end.

These events are suitable for families and especially children aged 4-11. The event lasts for 1.5 hours. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout. This event is run with the help of volunteer Coastal Wardens.

What to Wear: You will need to wear suitable footwear and clothing for the beach, sand/beach art, and for the weather conditions on the day (such as - a raincoast if raining; windproof if windy; suncream if sunny).

Equipment: can provided by the Thanet Coast Project - although you are welcome to BRING YOUR OWN SPADES, as these are limited.

BOOKINGS - PLEASE NOTE : ONE BOOKING TICKET will cover UP TO 4 CHILDREN PER TICKET in a family, group or team.

DONATIONS: A suggested donation of £2.50 PER CHILD is welcome. You can donate for UP TO 4 CHILDREN on this family/group ticket booking. Please help contribute to the 'not-for-profit' Thanet Coast Project - by making a donation, or bring some spare change on the day (If you have more than 4 children, please make contact with us at: [email protected] - to let us know)

Toilets: There is a small public toilet on the steps from Marine Drive to the beach.

Transport information, if not walking or cycling:

Parking : Car parking is available along Palm Bay Avenue, Cliftonville - with a 10 minute walk; or in Percy Avenue or Botany Bay Avenue in Kingsgate . Please note to avoid private roads in Kingsgate Avenue/Fitzroy/part of Marine Drive - where parking fines are issued. Train: 56min walk away (Broadstairs). Bus: The Loop with a 20mins walk from Friend's corner, Northdown Park. Cycling: On the Viking Coastal Cycle Trail.

{Other events - Tues. 26th in Margate; & Friday 29th May in Ramsgate}

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