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/
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Beach stretch:
Minnis Bay - start of Northern Sea Wall beaches
Date and time:
September 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Meeting point:
Meet Outside: Minnis Bay Bar & Brasserie (The Parade, Birchington, Kent CT7 9QP) *See below - Meet near the 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 Pudd