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June 27, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Dungeness, Lydd Ranges

This is a tough event, involving a 40-minutes walk across shingle to reach our survey area. It is not suitable for young children or anyone with mobility issues. After the survey, we will walk back carrying the rubbish, and anything else we can pick up along the way. Note: this is a remote beach and there are no toilet facilities.

School friendly? no

July 16, 2026 at 9:30 AM

Beach Clean - Felixstowe

<br /> Hi! I'm Beth and I'll be the coordinator for the beach clean. We will be surveying the beach and picking up the litter.  I will be stood outside of the spa pavilion entrance in blue marine conservation  high vis at 10:30am to meet you. Please bring gloves, all other equipment will be provided. <br />  

School friendly? no

July 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Aberdeen Torry Battery

All welcome Children must be supervised Equipment provided

School friendly? no

August 07, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Gama Aviation Beach Clean Volunteers

For your safety during the beach clean, please bring strong, reusable gardening or work gloves to protect your hands from sharp objects and hazardous materials.

School friendly? no

August 15, 2026 at 9:30 AM

Beach Clean - Felixstowe Spa Pavilion

Hi! I'm Beth and I'll be the coordinator for the beach clean. We will be surveying the beach and picking up the litter.  I will be stood outside of the spa pavilion entrance in blue marine conservation  high vis at 10:30am to meet you. Please bring gloves, all other equipment will be provided. <br />  

School friendly? no

September 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Great British Beach Clean Cramond Beach (OSPAR)

Join this beach clean to help us stop harmful litter from reaching the ocean and collect vital data that we can use to bring about positive change for our seas. Beach stretch: Cramond (Silverknowes Esplanade) Date and time: 20 Sep 2025, 11 a.m. to noon Meeting point: The picnic bench beside the tide timetable on the way out to Cramond Island, it’s right beside the large flagpole. What3Words: ///guilty.traded.jumped. Capacity: 40 volunteers - 1 spaces left School friendly? No   Join us in Edinburgh during the Great British Beach Clean, we'll be conducting a clean up and litter survey to help the Marine Conservation Society gather vital data to keep pushing for the reduction of marine litter. There are public toilets close to the meeting point and parking at Cramond Beach Car Park Cramond Glebe Rd, Cramond, Edinburgh EH4 6NU.

School friendly? yes

September 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Great British Beach Clean 2026 - Pegwell Bay

This Great British Beach Clean event will take place on the sandy beach close to the white cliffs within the Sandwich & Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve*. The event lasts for 2 hours and is open to all to join in.  Children have to be supervised by a responsible adult.  Litter sticks, hoops, and bags are provided.  If you need gloves, please bring your own garden gloves; and wear appropriate clothing for weather on the day (windproof/rainproof if windy &/or raining) & tough footwear for walking on the beach. Please also bring along your own water bottle, or refreshment, to quench your thirst! (Note:  the nearby picnic site 'cafe' & 'toilets' should be open - but are CLOSED during the winter months).  *Detailed access directions to the beach:  From Viking Ship picnic site   >> walk to the north-east corner of the picnic site (Ramsgate direction), then   >> along a footpath adjacent to a field to a road , then  >> turn right & walk down the (former hoverport access) road & at the bottom  >>  turn round to the left around the trees to the start of the sandy beach (above the saltmarsh/mudflats). The Thanet Coast Project https://www.thanetcoast.org.uk/ runs this event and the Kent Wildlife Trust and Bird Wise East Kent may be present too (so you can ask your questions about the bird life and wildlife of the National Nature Reserve). Find us on social - https://www.facebook.com/nekmpa1/

School friendly? no

September 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Great British Beach Clean 2026 - Northern Sea Wall, Minnis Bay, Birchington

This Great British Beach Clean event involves a 15 minute walk to the starting point - and the litter survey and beach clean will last for the next 2 hours.  The beach clean starts along the Northern Sea Wall beaches (Plum Pudding) Open to all to join in, but children will need to be supervised by a responsible adult.  Litter sticks, hoops, and bags are provided  (but please bring along your own garden gloves if you need gloves).   Please wear appropriate clothing for weather on the day (windproof/rainproof if windy &/or raining) & tough footwear for walking on the shingle beach.  Please also bring along your own water bottle, or refreshment, to quench your thirst!  (although the kiosk and Brasserie serve refreshments, for when you start or return). Meet:  Meet outside at the front of the restaurant near their ice cream kiosk! The beach clean will involve a 10-15 minute walk to the western end of the bay, and the start of the Northern Sea Wall (Plum Pudding) beaches. Toilets:  Please use the toilet facilities at the Minnis Bay Car Park (behind the Bar/Brasserie) before moving off to the beach clean. More:  Thanet Coast Project events at: http://www.thanetcoast.org.uk/whats-on/events-and-activities/      More: about Beach Cleans in the area: http://www.thanetcoast.org.uk/how-to-help/beach-cleans/ Find us on social: https://www.facebook.com/nekmpa1/

School friendly? no

September 19, 2026 at 9:30 AM

Great British Beach Clean Port Eynon

Hi  I look forward to meeting you all for a beach clean and litter survey on the 19th September for the Great British Beach Clean! All equipment will be provided, such as gloves, litter pickers, bags and a first aid kit. If you would prefer to wear your own gloves then please do bring them along, but please ensure they are sturdy gloves. Garden gloves work really well. Otherwise I will have enough kit for everyone.  **Accessibility**: We want to ensure this event is as accessible as possible. Please talk to us ahead of booking if you have any health conditions, access needs or Special Educational Needs and we will do our best to support your participation.  If you have any questions or access needs, please contact lizzie.price@mcsuk.org. More on accessibility at Port Eynon  There is a flat surface straight from the car park onto the promenade. And then there is ramp access. The beach itself is sandy. The beach is flat at the top but does slop down towards to sea.  I look forward to meeting you all. 

School friendly? no

September 19, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Great British Beach Clean Langland Bay

Hi  I look forward to meeting you all for a beach clean and litter survey on 19th September for the Great British Beach Clean! All equipment will be provided, such as gloves, litter pickers, bags and a first aid kit. If you would prefer to wear your own gloves then please do bring them along, but please ensure they are sturdy gloves. Garden gloves work really well. Otherwise I will have enough kit for everyone.  **Accessibility**: We want to ensure this event is as accessible as possible. Please talk to us ahead of booking if you have any health conditions, access needs or Special Educational Needs and we will do our best to support your participation.  If you have any questions or access needs, please contact lizzie.price@mcsuk.org. More on accessibility at Langland bay There is a flat surface straight from the car park onto the promenade. And then either a few steps up down onto the beach or there is a ramp access. The beach itself is sandy. The beach is flat at the top but does slop down towards to sea.  Public toilets are about 100m from the meeting point along the promenade.  I look forward to meeting you all.

School friendly? no

September 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Aberdeen, North end of City beach

All welcome Children must be supervised Equipment provided

School friendly? yes

September 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Great British Beach Clean Sand Bay

Join us on beautiful Sand Bay for the Great British Beach Clean! The plan - meet on the beach, they'll be a short safety briefing, equipment will be handed out and then we'll start cleaning! You can take part in the 100m litter survey we'll be doing - or you can just do some general cleaning, or both!  Equipment - all equipment is provided (gloves, bags, litter pickers, survey forms and clipboards) but please bring your own if preferred. Car parking - the nearest car park is Sand Bay Car Park, BS22 9UE. There is a height barrier here (2.1m) & fee to park (all day, £3.00). Loos - there are loos in Sand Bay Car Park (30p).  Dogs are allowed on Sand Bay.  Please dress for the weather! Any questions and please get in touch with Lizzie via email on lizzie.price@mcsuk.org or phone on 07422 965021

School friendly? no