Mud Dipping
Event details
About the event
Join us this National Marine Week on St Anne's beach as we discover the mysterious muddy creatures living in the Ribble Estuary!
We'll be delving into the muddy depths to uncover a myriad of hidden animals, including worms, shrimps, snails, and captivating shells that employ a unique burying technique with their giant foot! Our expert guides will be on hand to assist you in searching, identifying, and learning about your fascinating discoveries. Don't forget to don your wellies and prepare for a muddy adventure! Reserve your spot for this event using the booking system below.
Booking
Price
FREE to you - Our events are subsidised by our funders (Environment Agency). However, donations to the Wildlife Trust/Fylde Sand Dunes Project are always gratefully received in order for us to keep running our wonderful events free-of-charge.Additional booking information
Once parked please make your way down to the beach via the slipway on the left-hand side of the car park (if you are facing the sea). We will meet you on the beach by the saltmarsh (Grid reference: SD 32443 27898 / What3Words: shades.frame.strapping). Look for our Project flags!Please bring suitable clothing and footwear for the beach.
There are public toilets on-site that require 40p to access to please bring a couple of 20 pence pieces with you should you wish to use the toilet facilities.
If you can no longer make this event after booking, please "refund" your ticket(s) so they can be released for others to book.
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Suitable for
Families, ChildrenKnow before you go
Dogs
Dogs are welcome to our mud dipping event but please keep them on a lead and out of the pools. Dogs who enter the pools will churn up the sediment making the animals spook and harder to observe - and we want everyone to see some cool creatures! Thank you!