Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust is an independent conservation charity monitoring and protecting the remarkable wildlife of Sandwich Bay. Visit the Field Centre, enjoy the surrounding habitats and discover its programme of guided walks, talks, courses and nature activities.
Availability and access can vary, so check the Trust’s visitor information before setting off.
Contact and online links
Telephone: 01304 617341
Email: info@sbbot.org.uk
Website: https://sbbot.org.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sandwich-Bay-Bird-Observatory-134397623334624/
| Address |
Guilford Road, Sandwich Bay Sandwich Kent CT13 9PF |
|---|---|
| Phone | 01304 617341 |
| info@sbbot.org.uk | |
| Website | https://sbbot.org.uk/ |
The Bird Observatory Field Centre is on Guilford Road, Sandwich Bay, CT13 9PF. Follow local signs towards Sandwich Bay and the observatory. Non-members can visit; the Estate charges a discretionary £1 fee for access to the Observatory car park. Please check the official visit information before travelling: https://sbbot.org.uk/visit-us/
The Field Centre is open every day and offers free parking, interpretation panels and displays, a reference library, toilets, a small shop and maps and guides for local footpaths. It also provides accommodation, meeting space and a base for talks, activities and courses.
Registered assistance dogs are welcome. The centre is a practical starting point for exploring Sandwich Bay’s wildlife; visitors should check current conditions and access advice before their visit.
Entry to the Observatory is free, although a discretionary £1 Estate charge applies to non-members using the Observatory car park. Events, courses and accommodation may have separate charges; see https://sbbot.org.uk/
The Field Centre is open every day. Opening arrangements for events, courses, accommodation and individual facilities may vary, so please check the official website before travelling: https://sbbot.org.uk/
Groups are warmly welcomed, including clubs, students and visitors joining events or courses. The trust provides meeting facilities and can support group visits. Enquiries: 01304 617341, info@sbbot.org.uk, https://sbbot.org.uk/group-visits/
Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust is a charity dedicated to conservation, education and monitoring the environment in and around Sandwich Bay. The Field Centre supports bird recording and wider study of butterflies, dragonflies, orchids and other flora and fauna, while helping visitors understand this internationally important coastal landscape.
The Trust runs school outreach and visits, with education activities tailored to the group. It works with schools, colleges and the wider community; SEN visits have a maximum group size of 20 pupils, depending on needs. School enquiries: https://sbbot.org.uk/school-outreach-visits/
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