Seaweed & Their Secrets - Walpole Bay, Margate 2026

A great opportunity to find out all that you ever want to know about seaweed!

This walk & talk is led by seaweed expert Ian Tittley from the Natural History Museum and Kent Field Club.

Thanet Coast’s chalk reef provides the perfect substrate for different algae communities within the designated North East Kent Marine Protected Area. Join this walk through rockpools and on the chalk reef to discover seaweed, their uses and properties on this outdoor talk.

These walks are suitable for people of 14 years and above, and last for about 2 hours walking over the ROUGH terrain on the beach and rocky shore. Please wear footwear suitable for the sand and rocky beach/rock pools - such as Wellington Boots; and wear clothing to suit the coastal weather condition on the day (raincoat/windproof - for rain/wind; layers to keep warm, if it is cold; or suntan lotion/hat/cover up to avoid sunburn, if sunny!)

Online bookings only as numbers will be limited - with a suggested donation of £5 to £10 per person.

PLEASE NOTE: Each booking is for one person only - so you will need to re-book for each person!

MEET: ON THE BEACH on the east side of the tidal swimming pool at Walpole Bay, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent (below the lower promenade)

WHEN: Tuesday 31 March, 4.30pm (2hrs)

If not walking or cycling, then getting there by other transport:

Car: Parking is available along the roads above Walpole Bay - on Palm Bay Avenue or Eastern Esplanade (B2051) or Beresford Gardens, Cliftonville . (Note: New developments & sea defence repairs will be taking place in Walpole lower promenade area in 2026)

Bus routes: The Loop bus route is a 10 minute walk from Northdown Road.

Rail: Margate Station is approx. a 35 minute walk.

More about: Thanet Coast Project /NE Kent MPA

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