Little Acorns at National Trust Coleton Fishacre
2026-10-14 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-10-21 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-11-04 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-11-11 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-11-18 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-11-25 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-12-02 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-12-09 09:30 - 11:30 (Europe/London) and 1 more date | NT Coleton Fishacre, Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Devon, TQ6 0ED, United Kingdom
Discover the magic of the season with your little ones at National Trust Coleton Fishacre

Explore the garden in the quiet moments before we open to the public, and take part in lots of creative activities on a welly walk.

Important booking information

Welly walks, activities and admission are all free
Suitable for families with children under 5 years old
Booking not needed

Know before you go

Suitability

Children are very welcome when accompanied by an adult

Dogs

No dogs please

What to bring

Please wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear. Be prepared for muddy outdoor play – whatever the weather

Accessibility

The welly walks and activities will take place on accessible and buggy friendly paths

Parking

National Trust car park – free to members

Facilities

Toilets
Cafe

Little Acorn sessions do not take place during school holidays

Meeting point

National Trust Coleton Fishacre TQ5 0ES
As these walks take place before opening hours, please meet at the Café
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Tots & Toddlers Rockpool Safari
2026-10-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-11-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Wembury Marine Centre, Church Road, Wembury, Devon, PL9 0HP, United Kingdom
Join Devon Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers for a mini rockpools safari aimed at tots and toddlers

This event is an introduction to rockpooling, aimed at preschool aged children (4 years and under) and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

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

Families, Children, Beginners. All children must be accompanied by an adult

Dogs

No – dogs are not allowed on the beach 1st May to 20th September

What to bring

Please don’t bring nets – we’ll follow the Seashore Code and use our hands and tubs (tubs provided)
Wear wellies/water shoes
Wear weather appropriate clothing and be prepared for unpredictable weather
Bring snacks and drinks as necessary

Accessibility

The event takes place on Wembury beach and the surrounding rocky foreshore
Involves walking over slippery, uneven terrain and seaweed covered rocks

Wheelchair access

No wheelchair access to beach

Parking

Parking is free for National Trust members, parking charges apply to non-National Trust members and vary depending on the time of year (please bring correct change or pay by phone).
The car park can fill up very quickly on hot, sunny days so please leave plenty of time to park and aim to arrive at the Marine Centre 10mins before the event starts

Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Disabled parking
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Bicycle parking

Meeting point

Wembury Marine Centre
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Aim to arrive 15 minutes before the event start time

Shoresearch Volunteer Survey
2026-10-28 11:30 - 13:30, 2026-11-26 11:30 - 13:30, 2026-12-09 10:30 - 12:30 | Wembury Marine Centre, Church Road, Wembury, Devon, PL9 0HP, United Kingdom
Join Devon Wildlife Trust’s Wembury Marine Centre for a Shoresearch Survey

Shoresearch is The Wildlife Trusts’ national citizen science survey of the intertidal shore, the exciting world of extremes where the sea meets the land. It’s a great way to explore your local coast, learn more about the wildlife found there and add to our understanding of this important habitat.

You will be trained to identify and record the marine life found on our local shores. The data collected by this project helps The Wildlife Trusts to monitor our fragile sea life and better understand the effects of pollution, climate change and invasive alien species.

Shoresearch data has been key to designating many of our Marine Conservation Zones. For more information on the project, visit Shoresearch.

Important booking information

Free event (donations to Devon Wildlife Trust welcome)
Booking required – see Wembury Marine Centre website
This event is weather dependent, so please check your emails the day before in case of cancellation

Know before you go

Suitability

This event is aimed mainly at those with an interest in intertidal marine life identification and surveying.

Dogs

No – dogs are not allowed on the beach 1st May to 20th September
Although assistance dogs are allowed year round, the nature of the rocky terrain may make it unsafe for dogs

What to bring

Please wear weather appropriate clothing and be prepared for unpredictable weather
Wear wellies/sturdy boots – rocks can be sharp so wearing thick-soled, waterproof footwear with good grip is essential.

Accessibility

The event takes place on the rocky foreshore at Wembury Beach.
There are steep unguarded edges along the coast.
You should expect to be walking 0.5km over slippery, seaweed-covered rocks and other uneven ground.
Please note, this activity may not be suitable for those with a mobility impairment
Instruction s 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. Flash photography may be used by staff and participants. 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.

Wheelchair access

No wheelchair access to beach

Parking

Parking is free for National Trust members, parking charges apply to non-National Trust members and vary depending on the time of year (please bring correct change or pay by phone).

Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Disabled parking
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Bicycle parking

Meeting point

Wembury Marine Centre
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Aim to arrive just before the event start time

Barn Owl talk at National Trust Coleton Fishacre
2026-10-28 13:30 - 15:30 | NT Coleton Fishacre, Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Devon, TQ6 0ED, United Kingdom
Getting to know Barn Owls at National Trust Coleton Fishacre

Join The Barn Owl Trust in the loggia at Coleton Fishacre for a pop-up talk on all things Barn Owls.

This small national charity based locally and founded in 1988, works hard to care and conserve Barn Owls.

From learning about Barn Owl habitats and conservation, to how the extreme weather and climate change can affect them and getting a look into the feeding habits with pellet analysis, join them, for a fascinating talk.

Important booking information

Free event, normal admission charges apply to the venue

Know before you go

Suitability

Children are very welcome when accompanied by an adult

Dogs

Well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome

Accessibility

There is an accessible route though the house onto the loggia. Alternatively, there are a small number of steps to access the path outside.

Parking

Parking charges apply (free for National Trust members)

Facilities

Toilets
Refreshments

Meeting point

National Trust Coleton Fishacre TQ5 0ES – meet in the loggia next to the house
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Rockpool Safari
2026-10-29 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-10-30 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-11-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Wembury Marine Centre, Church Road, Wembury, Devon, PL9 0HP, United Kingdom
Join Devon Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers for a guided tour of some of the best rockpools in the UK!

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 to meet and learn about some of Wembury’s most famous inhabitants, from crabs to starfish and everything in between.

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

Open to all ages, but children must be accompanied by a paying adult
We welcome attendees with an interest in finding out more about local marine life and are keen to learn or improve their identification and rockpooling skills.

Dogs

No – dogs are not allowed on the beach 1st May to 20th September
Although assistance dogs are allowed year round, the nature of the rocky terrain may make it unsafe for dogs

What to bring

Please don’t bring nets – we’ll follow the Seashore Code and use our hands and tubs (tubs provided)
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
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
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.

Wheelchair access

No wheelchair access to beach

Parking

Parking is free for National Trust members, parking charges apply to non-National Trust members and vary depending on the time of year (please bring correct change or pay by phone).
The car park can fill up very quickly on hot, sunny days so please leave plenty of time to park and aim to arrive at the Marine Centre 10mins before the event starts

Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Disabled parking
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Bicycle parking

Meeting point

Wembury Marine Centre
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Aim to arrive 15 minutes before the event start time

Cyanotype Crafting Workshop
2026-10-31 10:30 - 13:00 | Wembury Marine Centre, Church Road, Wembury, Devon, PL9 0HP, United Kingdom
Join Devon Wildlife Trust on a Cyanotype Crafting Workshop

Join Devon Wildlife Trust and make something unique and beautiful at Wembury Marine Centre using materials from the beach while learning about local marine life.

If you’re looking to create something beautiful and unique either for yourself or as a gift to a friend then come on down to Wembury Marine centre where we will be making cyanotypes!

Using the intricate shapes of seaweed and a little bit of chemistry to make beautiful pieces of artwork that you can take home with you.

We’ll also be learning about the different types of seaweed you can find washed up on the strandline as well as the history of cyanotypes.

Important booking information

£12.50, booking required- see Wembury Marine Centre website
Aim to arrive 15 minutes before event start time

Know before you go

Dogs

Assistance dogs only

What to bring

While most of the session will be inside there will be a short time outside on the beach, so please dress appropriately for the weather on the day

Accessibility

The cyanotype making session will take place inside Wembury Marine Centre, which is wheelchair accessible. However, the practical session will take place on the beach, approx. 75m from the Centre (down a stepped-slope) which is not wheelchair accessible, but with prior notice, we can make reasonable adjustments.

Wheelchair access

With prior notice, let DWT know when booking.

Parking

Wembury Beach car park is owned by the National Trust and parking costs £6/day for non-members.
Please bring correct change with you as cards are not accepted and there is very little signal to pay by phone

Facilities

Toilets including accessible toilet in Wembury Marine Centre
Baby changing facilities
Cafe / refreshments
Picnic area
Disabled parking
Bicycle parking

Meeting point

Wembury Marine Centre
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Please aim to arrive 15 minutes before event start time

Seaquest Sunday at Wembury Point
2026-11-01 08:30 - 10:30, 2026-12-06 08:30 - 10:30 | Wembury Point car park, Spring Road, Wembury, Devon, PL9 0BA, United Kingdom
Join Devon Wildlife Trust on a monthly sea watch

Join Devon Wildlife Trust on the first Sunday of each month, to learn about Devon’s marine megafauna and how to develop the skills required to effectively ‘sea watch’!

We will be joined by enthusiastic local volunteers and sea watch expert, Paul Burley, who will show us how to search for cetaceans and sea birds from the land, as well as learning about their behaviour and fascinating lives at sea.

We will collect data as part of Seaquest Southwest, a citizen science project run by Devon and Cornwall Wildlife Trusts.

Important booking information

Free event (donations to Devon Wildlife Trust welcome)
Booking required – see Wembury Marine Centre website
This event is highly weather dependent, so please check your emails the day before in case of cancellation

Know before you go

Suitability

This event is usually aimed at adults with an interest in marine megafauna, citizen science and involves standing and watching the sea with binoculars for a period of time, probably without seeing much, so it may not be suitable for younger children

Dogs

Well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome

What to bring

Please wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear with a good grip
A pair of binoculars or a telescope if you have them
A snack, drink and camping chair

Accessibility

This event requires walking for approximately 10 minutes on a wheelchair/pushchair accessible path before heading up onto the hillside to reach our look out point.
The hillside can be uneven and muddy/slippery after wet weather.

Wheelchair access

Yes – there is the option of staying on the smooth, 3m wide concrete path. Let DWT know when booking.

Parking

Parking spaces are very limited at Wembury Point National Trust car park (Spring Rd, PL9 0BA).
You can reach Wembury Point via a 35 minute walk along the South West Coast Path from the main Wembury Beach National Trust car park (Church Road, PL9 0HP)
Bring coins for the NT car park (free to members) or use RingGo
Local participants are encouraged to walk or cycle where possible please

Facilities

Picnic area
Disabled parking
Bicycle parking

Meeting point

Wembury Point car park
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National Trust monthly guided walks by the coast
2026-11-06 10:30 - 13:00, 2026-12-04 10:30 - 12:30 | NT Coleton Fishacre, Brownstone Road, Kingswear, Devon, TQ6 0ED, United Kingdom
Join the National Trust volunteer walking team on a free guided walk every month

Put your best foot forward and join the National Trust Walking Volunteers for a free guided walk near Coleton Fishacre. With clifftop views, special monuments and a chance to see local wildlife, there’s a walk to suit everyone.

Join the team on the first Friday of each month near Coleton Fishacre, with walks ranging from accessible and beginner friendly to longer heart pumping hikes.

Important booking information

Free event
Children are very welcome when accompanied by an adult
Booking not needed

Know before you go

Suitability

Children are very welcome when accompanied by an adult

Dogs

Well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome

What to bring

Please wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear.

Accessibility

Varies by walk, see National Trust website for details

Parking

Varies by walk, see National Trust website for details

Facilities

Varies by walk, see National Trust website for details

Meeting point

Varies by walk. See National Trust website for details
