Great British Beach Clean
Every September thousands of people across the UK head to the coast to take part in the Great British Beach Clean. This year's event is taking place between Friday 18th - Sunday 27th September 2026. Find out how you can get involved and how it helps.
Great British Beach Clean 2025: The results
This year’s Great British Beach Clean was a brilliant success and we’re delighted to reveal just how much of an impact our amazing volunteers had on our coastline.
What is the Great British Beach Clean?
The Great British Beach Clean is a week-long citizen science event, where hundreds of beach cleans take place up and down the UK.
Great British Beach Clean events
Join a beach clean this September and take part in our Great British Beach Clean.
Organise a beach clean
Organising a beach clean and survey is easy. Log on - or create a volunteer account - and then follow the simple steps.
Useful information
We've got a range of helpful advice for you when planning to take part in the Great British Beach Clean: