Margate Great Eggcase and Scavenger Hunt

Thanet

Type:Easter

Margate Main Sands, Marine Terrace, Margate, Kent, CT9 1XJ

Tel: 01843 577672

Margate Main Sands. Credit Thanet District Council

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Looking for some family-beach fun this Easter holidays?

Head to Margate Main Sands at 2pm and join in the hunt for clues about our marine life along the shore, including shark and ray egg cases. This event is led by Thanet Coast Project.

Margate Main Sands 2pm-3.30pm

Meet: Besides the Nayland Rock Shelter on the promenade - to sign in, before going to the beach (near the tidal boating pool). 

This event is aimed at children aged 4 - 11, children must be accompanied by an adult throughout.

Please book a ticket for the children in your group. (Up to 4 children per ticket, for a family group)

The event is free, but donations are welcome (suggest £2.50 per adult & child present)

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

Free but donations welcome

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Map & Directions

Opening Times

Season (8 Apr 2025)
DayTimes
Tuesday14:00 - 15:30

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