This Week:

Fri 30th, 13.30. Walk: Worth Marshes (meet at Field Centre)

Sun 1st, 10.00. Walk: Green Wall - birds and butterflies (meet at Field Centre)

Tues 3rd, 19.00. Walk: Reculver (meet at CP on sea front)

See Activities & Events for more information

Opening Hours:

The Centre is open to the public seven days a week, 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Times may vary slightly since we depend on volunteers to keep the centre open. We are CLOSED on Christmas Day.

The centre is non-smoking and sorry, but no pets are allowed in the building.

How to Find Us:

SBBOT,
Guilford Road, Sandwich Bay, Sandwich, Kent
CT13 9PF

Tel: 01304 617341
Email: Click Here

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SBBOT Field Centre

Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust (SBBOT)

Not sure where to go this summer or just back and keen to organise your next trip - visit our new web page to get some great ideas and recommendations trip reports or why not stay in our modern self-catering accomodation and enjoy all of the benefits of SBBOT and the surrounding area - for photos and more information visit our accommodation page.

Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Field Centre aims to both educate & entertain all visitors to this wonderful area.

Our Field Centre is located on the Kent coastline in the Sandwich and Hacklinge SSSI, the large floodplain of the river Stour that nestles between the White Cliffs of Dover to the south and the Isle of Thanet to the north. It is the base for the ongoing work of Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust, which has been recording all aspects of the wildlife of Sandwich Bay for over 50 years.

The primary function of the Trust is that of an accredited Bird Observatory, monitoring migration and carrying out a scientific programme of bird ringing, in support of many national and international projects. We also have particular interests in the butterflies, dragonflies and unique flora of the area, which includes many rare species of orchid (please see sightings for the most recent news and what to see for more general information). This work is carried out by our warden, Ian Hodgson, with the help of a dedicated team of volunteers.

We have a programme of weekly events for members and non-members including walks, talks and workshops; please see our events for more information. The Field Centre is a modern well equipped building with accommodation for all visitors to the area and other facilities including a well stocked shop for naturalists.

As an independent charity we rely on the support of our members and volunteers to maintain the Field Centre (open 10.00 – 16.00, 7 days a week) and our reserves. New members and visitors are always welcome, however please note that there is a charge of £1 at the tollgate for non-members.