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Search below to find an event near you. If you can’t find one then why not add your own?

Please note: We ask all our volunteers to follow our Covid guidelines during beach cleans, for everyone’s health and safety.

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of inland cleans found face masks and PPE in 2021

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16 Sep 2023, 10 a.m. to noon

Pegwell Bay, Kent

Pegwell Bay, Cliffsend

This is a Great British Beach Clean event that will last for 2 hours and is open for 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

School friendly? no

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16 Sep 2023, 10 a.m. to noon

Terrace (Red Acre) Beach, Durham

SeaScapes beach clean

Beach clean and survey for Great British Beach Clean 2023.  All equipment supplied.  

School friendly? yes

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16 Sep 2023, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Marsden Bay North, Tyne and Wear

SeaScapes Marsden Beach Clean and Survey

Beach clean and survey for the Great British Beach Clean 2023

School friendly? yes

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16 Sep 2023, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Minnis Bay - start of Northern Sea Wall beaches, Kent

Plum Pudding (Minnis Bay, Birchington)

This is a Great British Beach Clean event involving a 15 minute walk to the starting point - and the litter survey and beach clean will last for the next 2 hours.  Open to all to join in, but children will need to be supervis

School friendly? no

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17 Sep 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Worthing - Pool to Esplanade, West Sussex

The Great British Beach Clean

Come and take part in the biggest survey event of the year and at the same time keep the beach nice and clean. Equipment will be provided, but please bring your own hard wearing gloves if you wish. Kids are welcome, any under 16 needs to be acompan

School friendly? yes

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17 Sep 2023, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Formby (Freshfields), Lancashire

Great British Beach Clean Event - 2023

EVENT REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL!!!! For larger groups (4+ people) either from a workplace or a school, you must contact the organiser on the following email address: (at bottom of post). This is to ensure that adequate provision is made for your gro

School friendly? yes

Beach clean flag

17 Sep 2023, 10 a.m. to noon

Gibraltar Point (North) Nature Reserve, Lincolnshire

Gibraltar Point Beach Clean

Equipment will be provided, but if you have your own litter pickers or gloves, please bring them along. We will have flags at the meeting point on the beach. From the Visitor Centre follow the tarmacked path through the saltmarsh and turn left at th

School friendly? no

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17 Sep 2023, 10 a.m. to noon

Seaham Hall Beach North (towards Ryhope), Durham

SeaScapes beach clean at Seaham Hall Beach

Beach clean and survey for the Great British Beach Clean 2023.

School friendly? yes

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17 Sep 2023, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Ovingdean, East Sussex

The Deans Volunteers GBBC

Join the Deans GRAB volunteers for an extra special beach clean to celebrate the Great British Beach Clean this autumn. Equipment will be provided, or bring your own - and please bring friends and family: the more the merrier! Social - https:/

School friendly? yes

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18 Sep 2023, 10 a.m. to noon

Seaton Carew South, Durham

SeaScapes Beach Clean at Seaton Carew

Beach clean and survey for the Marine Conservation Society.  All equipment supplied.

School friendly? yes

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19 Sep 2023, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Blast Beach: Co. Durham, Durham

SeaScapes Beach Clean Blast Beach

Beach clean and survey for Marine Conservation Society. STEEP ACCESS TO THE BEACH

School friendly? yes

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20 Sep 2023, 10 a.m. to noon

Crimdon, Durham

SeaScapes Beach Clean at Crimdon

Beach clean and survey for the Marine Conservation Society.

School friendly? yes

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21 Sep 2023, 11 a.m. to noon

Jackie's Beach, Tyne and Wear

SeaScapes Beach Clean at Jackies Beach, Whitburn

Beach clean and survey for Marine Conservation Society

School friendly? yes

Beach clean flag

23 Sep 2023, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Kirkcaldy (Seafield), Fife

Youth1st/ Climate Action Fife beach clean

Marine Conservation Society (MCS) has been running beach cleans and their flagship event, Great British Beach Clean, for 25 years. Every year, staff and volunteers head to beaches up and down the coast to collect litter and record data about what the

School friendly? yes

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23 Sep 2023, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Half Moon Bay, Lancashire

Annual, National Great British Beach Clean

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring gloves e.g. gardening gloves. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. There are two toilets next to the beach café. This is the annual, national beach clean which takes place

School friendly? yes

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23 Sep 2023, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Half Moon Bay 2, Lancashire

Annual Great British Beach Clean

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring gloves e.g. gardening gloves. Litter pickers will be available if you prefer to use one. Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Two toilets are available next to the beach café.

School friendly? yes

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23 Sep 2023, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

West beach LNR, West Sussex

OSPAR Beach Clean

Look for the Marine Conservation Society flags and table on the beach at the meeting point. Dress for the weather - wear sturdy shoes and bring a waterproof jacket if rain is forecast. Bring drinks and snacks to help keep hydrated and energy levels

School friendly? no

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23 Sep 2023, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Aberdeen North N1, Aberdeen City

MCS Aberdeen volunteer beach clean and survey

All equipment will be provided Children require parental supervision This Beachclean is part of the Great British Beachclean and will involve a litter survey

School friendly? yes

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24 Sep 2023, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

St Cyrus Sands, Aberdeenshire

St Cyrus - Great British Beach Clean

Get stuck in on the last day of the Great British Beach Clean with a St Cyrus beach (NNR). We will be meeting at the visitor centre (DD10 0AQ) - what3words: newer.power.tabloid Our safety briefing and equipment handout will start at 14:30 and we w

School friendly? no

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22 Oct 2023, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Formby (Freshfields), Lancashire

Formby Beachwatch Event

EVENT REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL!!!! For larger groups (4+ people) either from a workplace or a school, you must contact the organiser on the following email address: (at bottom of post). This is to ensure that adequate provision is made for your gro

School friendly? yes