Join us for this years Great Dorset Beach Clean on the 6th and 7th April 2024.
The Great Dorset Beach Clean is back for it’s 34th year! Events will be taking place all along the Dorset Coast on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th April. The events are free for anyone to attend and it is a fantastic opportunity to get out and enjoy Dorset’s beautiful beaches whilst making a difference to keep our beaches clean and free from litter.
All events are organised by local community groups and volunteers who are passionate about keeping Dorset’s beaches clean. Check out all the events happening this year!
Unless otherwise stated all equipment is provided, however please bring your own gloves and wear sensible footwear.
West Bexington
Saturday 6th April
10am-12pm
Meet at main car park.
Cogden
Saturday 6th April
2pm-4pm
Meet at NT car park.
Kimmeridge
Sunday 7th April
10am-12pm
Meet at beach car park.
Chesil Beach
Sunday 7th April
3pm-5pm
Meet at Masonic car park.
*This beach clean is now fully booked*
Chesil Cove
Saturday 6th April
10am-12pm
Meet at Chesil Cove promenade.
Booking required.
Ferrybridge, Hamm and Chesil
Sunday 7th April
10am-12pm
Meet adjacent to Billy Winters café car park.
Booking required.
Charmouth Beach
Sunday 7th April
11am-12pm
Meet at seafront car park.
No booking required.
Lyme Regis Beach
Sunday 7th April
2:30-4pm
Meet at the RNLI station on The Cobb.
No booking required.
Litter Free West Dorset
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th April
10am-4pm
Meet at Halstock Village Hall
Book via email
Last year’s GDBC was a huge success, with cleans happening all along the Dorset coastline.
16 beaches cleaned
11 organisers hosted
130 bags collected
270 volunteers attended
“Really glad we got involved. Was so nice to see the diversity of people involved and the thankful members of the public. Will be sure to join next year!”
“Lindsay and I were at Chapmans today 😁 brilliant day had by everyone, thankyou all for organising!! See you at another one soon! 🌊”