Join Devon Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers for a guided rockpool safari by torchlight!

Wembury Bay has long been recognised for its amazing rocky shore environment. In fact, Wembury is often found on the list of the top rockpooling spots in the UK.

DWT’s expert team will take you on a guided rockpool safari by torchlight to meet some of Wembury’s most famous inhabitants, and to see what they get up to after dark.

Important booking information

• • Booking required – see Wembury Marine Centre website
  • Cancellation policy
    • Refunds will be issued up to 1 day before the event starts, minus the Eventbrite booking fee.
    • If the event is cancelled by DWT due to poor weather, you will receive a full refund

Know before you go

• Suitability
  • Children must be aged 8+ years to take part and all children must be accompanied by a paying adult
• Check-in / check-out
  • All participants must check in on arrival and check out when the event is finished and an emergency contact will also be required
•  Dogs
  • No dogs permitted
  • Although assistance dogs are allowed all year round. However, the rocky terrain may not be safe for them
• What to bring
  • It is essential that each participant brings their own torch/head torch
  • Wear bright/high-vis clothing. High vis jackets provided for those who require one
  • Mobile phone
  • Wear wellies/sturdy shoes that can get wet- rocks can be sharp so wearing thick-soled footwear with good grips is essential
  • Wear weather appropriate clothing and be prepared for unpredictable weather
  • Leave rockpool nets at home as we follow the Seashore Code and use our hands and buckets instead (tubs provided)
  • Bring snacks and drinks as necessary
• Accessibility
  • The event takes place on Wembury beach and the surrounding rocky foreshore
  • Involves walking a good distance, 200m+, over very slippery seaweed covered rocks, steep paths, sand, other uneven ground
  • There are steep unguarded edges along the coast
  • Instruction is provided verbally by a group leader in English within an outdoor setting where there may be background noise (wind or rain). Printed copies of some information can be made available with advance notice. The event takes place in a popular public place but is not usually crowded once we start rockpooling. Flash photography may be used by staff and participants but is not usually noticeable in daylight. Noise cancelling ear muffs can only be used if the attendee has someone with them who is able to listen and interpret the instructions for them.
  • There is accessible parking at the centre but no wheelchair access to the beach. There are accessible toilets at the start point but the group will be a 15-minute walk away from these during the event
• Wheelchair access
  • No wheelchair access to beach
• Facilities
  • Toilets
  • Disabled parking
  • Accessible toilet

Meeting point

• Wembury Marine Centre
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• Aim to arrive at 9:15pm to check-in