Marvellous Minibeasts & Incredible Insects (on the coast)

Minibeast Hunting in the Fylde Sand Dunes

Marvellous Minibeasts & Incredible Insects (on the coast)

Location:
North Promenade car park, South Promenade, Lytham St Anne’s, Lancashire, FY8 2LZ
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Join us on a minibeast adventure in the sand dunes as we use bug hunting equipment to find the many mini-creatures that call the dunes home.

Event details

Meeting point

Dunes opposite Glendower Hotel (FY8 2NQ). Once parked, please make your way on to the dunes to the North of the car park - in the direction of the toilet block but closer to the road (opposite the Glendower Hotel). Look for our Project flag and gazebo!

Date

Time
1:00pm - 2:30pm
A static map of Marvellous Minibeasts & Incredible Insects (on the coast)

About the event

Prepare for an extraordinary adventure into the fascinating world of minibeasts and insects! Join us as we embark on an unforgettable journey through the sand dunes, where a myriad of tiny creatures await our discovery.

Armed with bug-hunting equipment, you'll become intrepid explorers, uncovering the secrets of these amazing mini-worlds. Get ready to be amazed by the incredible diversity of life that thrives in this unique habitat!

The smallest creatures will ignite your curiosity and inspire a newfound appreciation for the natural world around us. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of minibeasts and incredible insects up close!

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

Please bring suitable clothing and footwear for the beach/sand dunes.

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.

If you do not already, please follow us on social media to get regular updates on Project activities:
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Suitable for

Families, Children

Know before you go

Dogs

On a lead

Furry friends are welcome to this event but please keep them on a short lead so they don't disrupt the minibeasts we are trying to search for. Thank you!

Mobility

This event takes place on the sand dunes which can be uneven and hard to walk on. Please consider your mobility before attending. This event is unfortunately not suitable for those who require the use of a wheelchair.

Wheelchair access

None

What to bring

  • Change for car park, toilets and donations
  • Appropriate footwear and clothing for the beach/sand dunes
  • Refreshments 
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Parking information

North Promenade Car Park, North Promenade, St Anne's, Fylde, Lancashire, FY8 2NQ. (SD 31754 28797 / What3Words: thing.opens.sculpture). Alternatively, free road parking is available at your own risk - limited to 2 hours.
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Facilities

Toilets

Contact us

Amy Pennington

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