Beach Clean-up & Doodle Your Own Tote Bag

Join Coastal Ranger Nicole and the Rockpools team for an eco-friendly clean-up/scavenger hunt and doodle your own bag craft session! Join Coastal Ranger Nicole and the Rockpools team for an eco-friendly clean-up and craft session! You’ll learn about how to care for our local beaches, and come away with your own hand decorated bag! Nicole will guide you through the first half of the session. We’ll spend some time cleaning up Seaton beachfront – with a scavenger hunt built in. This is a great opportunity for little ones and their families to learn more about protecting the environment along our coastline in a fun and engaging way. Next at Seaton Community Hub, you'll take part in decorating an eco-friendly tote bag, using stencils and fabric pens. At the end of the session, you’ll receive a few Rockpools goodies to take away in your colourful new bag. The activity is open to anyone but is ideal for those aged 7+ and their families. You will need to wear sensible shoes (boots, wellies etc), to avoid trips and slips on wet surfaces. We also advise wearing appropriate clothing for the weather as we’ll be outside for the first hour of the session. The first half of the session will take place on Seaton Carew beach, so those taking part will need to be able to comfortably move on uneven sandy ground. If you have any questions regarding access requirements for this session please contact us via [email protected] or call 01429 858351 Schedule: 10am – Meet at Sea View Carpark to collect equipment + health + safety briefing 10:15am – Beach clean-up and scavenger hunt 11am – Move to Seaton community Hub 11:15 – Tote bag decorating + hot drinks 12:15pm – Session concludes If you have any questions regarding access requirements for this session please contact us via [email protected] or call 01429 858351 Getting to Sea View Car Park Parking We will meet at Seaview Car Park, which has paid parking available. Bus The No.1 bus runs through Seaton Carew (Stagecoach) Check the Stagecoach website for the latest updates. About Rockpools Rockpools is bringing new creative experiences to everyone in Hartlepool. Launched in 2026, Rockpools is a new arts and cultural programme designed with and for local communities. We know that there are huge advantages to individuals and communities if you get involved in arts activities. Developing new skills, improving physical and mental health, bringing communities together, reducing loneliness and animating the places we live – and this is just the start. Rockpools is the Creative People and Places Programme for Hartlepool funded by Arts Council England.