Dunwich beach - Jamie Smith
Wild Learning Officer led school visits - Coast and Rivers
Your school visit to the coast and rivers
Suffolk has a coast line of 49 miles with an additional 83 miles of tidal edge on the estuaries meaning that for many children their nearest natural environment is the beach. Our coastal programmes extend from Felixstowe to Lowestoft, enabling children to experience the coast in a new enlightening way while increasing their knowledge of this ever changing landscape. Our 'Ducking Down the Deben' visit follows the river Deben from source to estuary.
A usual day runs between 10am and 2.30pm. We are flexible half an hour either side of this. Price per pupil is £5.00
Choose your programme for the day
Coastal Discovery
An inspiring day on the beach comprising three one hour sessions;
Beach explorers - beachcombing the strandline to find signs of marine life
Geographers - understanding this local habitat and environment
Save our Seas - learn about our impact and take action for nature
Wild Beach
6 weeks of 2 hour sessions connecting with your local beach.
Please contact our learning officer to discuss your requirements using the contact form.
Ducking Down the Deben
A river trip from the source of the River Deben at Debenham to the mouth of the estuary at Bawdsey. Your coach trip will start at Debenham where you will take measurements of the water flow. Back on the bus to Brandeston for kick sampling in the river. A quick journey to Woodbridge for lunch and observations of the changes in the river. The final coach ride will finish at the beach in Bawdsey for beach combing and natural art depictions of the course of the river.
Download session overview and learning objectives.
We had a fantastic day out. All the staff were warm, welcoming and enthusiastic about their activities. The setting was perfect- brought our mini-beast topic alive! We would love to come again.