Dunwich beach - Jamie Smith
School visits to the Suffolk coast and rivers
A chance for pupils to get outdoors in the wilds of Suffolk's coastline or the beautiful River Deben, learning about wildlife and the environment as they go.
Suffolk has 49 miles of coastline with an additional 83 miles of tidal edge on the estuaries, therefore for many children, their nearest natural environment is the beach. Our coastal trips for schools extend from Felixstowe to Lowestoft, enabling children across the county to experience the coast in a new enlightening way whilst increasing their knowledge of these wild landscapes.
We also have a 'Ducking Down the Deben' session which takes children on journey following the River Deben from it's source at Debenham to the estuary at Bawdsey.
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.
Mark Thomas
Coastal Discovery
An inspiring day on the beach with three hour-long sessions exploring signs of marine wildlife, observing weather conditions in the coastal environment, and taking conservation action for our oceans with a hands-on beach clean.
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River Deben - Steve Aylward
Ducking Down the Deben
A river trip from the source of the River Deben at Debenham to the mouth of the estuary at Bawdsey, giving pupils the experience of observing and measuring the river in its different stages, from its freshwater beginnings to the tidal estuary. This session allows pupils to explore the beach at the river mouth, with activities designed to encourage curiosity and exploration of coastal habitats.
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Wild Beach
Our Wild Beach programme aims to connect schools with their local beach with 6 weeks of 2 hours sessions at a location of your choice.
As each programme is tailored to the individual school, pupils, and location, please contact us via the booking form below and an Engagement Officer will be in touch to discuss your requirements.
Further details and booking
The price is £6 per pupil. Sessions are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. A usual day runs between 10 am and 2:30 pm, however, we can be flexible half an hour either side of this—a minimum price of £150.
Adult: Student ratio requirements:
Nursery and Reception 1:4
KS1 1:6
KS2 1:8