Rock Pooling at Samphire Hoe

Event Date: 16/08/2025 10:00 - 12:00

This event is part of WCCP's Summer Festival

Come and see who lives in the Samphire Hoe rock pools!

Join Ranger Lewis on a walk to the beach, then use nets to try and catch crabs, fish, shrimp and other rock pool creatures.

Please wear sturdy shoes that you don’t mind getting wet and a change of clothes. You are very welcome to bring your lunch and have a picnic on the beach after the event.

This event is suitable for those aged 5+. Children must be accompanied at all times.

£2.50 per child- booking essential

Meeting point:

Rangers Hut at Samphire Hoe Country Park, Samphire Rd, Dover CT17 9FL
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Parking:

Pay and display parking £2.00 all day (coins or RingGo)

Dogs:

Dogs are not allowed at this event.

Toilets:

There are toilets on site.

Accessibility:

We regret to announce that this event is not wheelchair accessible. We endeavour to make our events as accessible as possible, but due to the nature of some of our sites, this is not always possible. We deeply apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Weather and clothing:

Please wear appropriate clothing for the days weather: consider sun cream, sun hats and plenty of water if the weather is warm but ensure you bring adequate layers if the weather is chilly and bring waterproofs for the everchanging British weather. Please wear sturdy shoes that you don’t mind getting wet and a change of clothes.

Event Location - Samphire Hoe

Please note the tea kiosk is temporarily closed until further notice. 

Samphire Hoe Country Park was created at the foot of Shakespeare Cliff between Folkestone and Dover using chalk marl dug to create the Channel Tunnel. Opened in 1997 as a nature reserve and country park it is now a haven for wildlife and a centre for outdoor learning and events.

Habitats on site include chalk grassland, sea buckthorn scrub, ponds, rockpools and a pebble beach. Paths and a cycle route allow you to explore the site and a tea kiosk and indoor exhibition room with seating can be found near the car park.

The North Downs Way runs along the cliff top and links the site to Folkestone Warren Local Nature Reserve to the west.

We manage Samphire Hoe on behalf of Eurotunnel. For more information visit the Samphire Hoe website.