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Severn Beach: Great British Youth Beach Clean (with Avon Wildlife Trust)

Stephen Kelly

Join this beach clean to help us stop harmful litter from reaching the ocean and collect vital data that we can use to bring about positive change for our seas.

  • Beach stretch:

    Severn Beach

  • Date and time:

    27 Sep 2025, noon to 1 p.m.

  • Meeting point:

    Please meet on the promenade (Severn Way), just along from Station Road (BS35 4PL) at 12pm (noon) - all equipment is supplied to complete our beach clean survey, and everyone is welcome! On the day Look out for the Marine Conservation Society flags and a staff member wearing an orange hi-vis vest what3words ///pipes.gosh.pixel

  • Capacity:

    30 volunteers - 28 spaces left

  • School friendly?

    No

A map showing the Severn Beach beach stretch plotted on it

Every September thousands of people across the UK head to the coast to take part in the Great British Beach Clean.

Join the Marine Conservation Society and Avon Wildlife Trust on Saturday 27th September (12pm – 1pm) at Severn Beach to get involved this year!

If you want to join us after the beach clean, there is an optional walk to Pilning Wetlands (BS35 4NG) in collaboration with Avon Wildlife Trust and the Bristol Ornithological Club (1pm – 4pm). The walk will return to the original meeting point, with plenty of stops for birdwatching. If you are planning to join us for the full day, please bring a packed lunch and appropriate clothing to ensure you are comfortable.

This event is part of Avon Wildlife Trust's Youth Programme for those aged 14-25. We ask attendees to please have parental consent if under 18, and bring an accompanying adult if under 16 to comply with Marine Conservation Society's insurance - the accompanying adult will be asked to sign a parental/guardian consent form on the day. Parents and siblings of those aged over 16 are also welcome to attend.

To book your place, please follow the link to eventbrite: 

https://youthbeachcleanbirdwalk.eventbrite.co.uk

Additional information: There is a cafe, and public toilets close to the meeting point. On-street parking can be found nearby, and the area is served by public transport - Severn Beach station (BS35 4QD).

Also worth knowing…

What to bring: We’d recommend you pack a rucksack with a few essentials like sunscreen, waterproofs, hand sanitiser, and perhaps some snacks and a drink (in a reusable bottle, of course).

What to wear: If you're picking up litter with your hands it's worth wearing a strong pair of gloves - like gardening gloves - just to make sure you're protected. Sturdy shoes are a must for protection too.

Under 16s: To comply with our insurance, volunteers under 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult who will be asked to sign a parental / guardian consent form on the day by the beach clean organiser. 

28 spaces remaining - join us on the beach whilst there’s still spaces!