Coastal Explorer Packs of coastal discovery at Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate

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Location Local station Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate

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Family adventure trails - Activities, challenges, games!

Don’t just visit the beach, explore it! Coastal Explorers packs are filled with equipment to help you discover our rich heritage stories and natural coastal designations. Learn essential explorer skills such as how to make a sundial and use a compass, or delve into the bag for the marine identification gear and become a real rocky shore researcher! Also make sure you check out this guide to Rock Pooling from the Thanet Coast Project

Everything you need is in the pack and contains enough resources for at least half a day of awesome adventure.

Fantastic for families and groups, but versatile enough for anyone, hire a bag for just £5 plus proof of ID at-

Margate - Visitor Information Centre, Droit House, Stone Pier CT9 1JD (Wednesday - Sunday 10am -5pm)
Broadstairs - Lillyputt Mini Golf, Victoria Parade, CT10 1QL (Open daily 10am - 5pm weather permitting)

Don’t forget these are exclusive to Thanet!

Please contact Thanet Visitor Information Centre on 01843 577577 or email visitorinformation@thanet.gov.uk for info

Address

Coastal Explorer Packs Hire: Margate - Thanet Visitor Information Centre, Stone Pier. CT9 1JD
Hire: Broadstairs - Lillyputt Minigolf, Victoria Parade. CT10 1QL

Contact

visitorinformation@thanet.gov.uk 01843 577577

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