08
Jun
Festival for the Ocean
Ocean Day Celebration at Gylly Beach
Saturday 8th June, 11am – 3pm
Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth
Join us for a vibrant day of ocean-themed fun, learning, and creativity at Gylly Beach, led by Falmouth Marine Conservation and supported by a fantastic network of local and national marine organisations. Falmouth Art Gallery’s Art & Climate Youth Group will be running a very special stall at the event, be sure to stop by to see the wonderful
Event Schedule
- Set up: 10 – 11am
- Main Event: 11am – 3pm
- Pack up: 3 – 4pm
Who’s Involved?
- Falmouth Marine Conservation
- Falmouth Town Council
- Fal & Helford Marine Conservation
- British Divers Marine Life Rescue
- Falmouth University
- Plastic Free Falmouth
- Cornwall Seal Research Group
- Incredible Oceans
- Ocean Conservation Trust
- SPLANNA! Falmouth Art Gallery
Activities (11am – 3pm)
- Seaweed Pressing
- Cyanotrope Art
- Mobile Rock Pool
- Photobooth
- Art Class
- Wishing Tree
- Handmade Eco-Merchandise Stall by Splanna
Special Highlights
- Basking Shark Procession – 12pm
- Marine Mammal Stranding Demonstration – 1.30pm
- Snorkel Safaris – 2pm & 2.45pm (weather-dependent)
- Community Beach Clean – 2pm
Celebrate our marine environment through hands-on workshops, artistic activities, conservation demos, and more. Whether you’re popping by with the family or diving into every activity, there’s something for everyone.
Free and open to all – see you on the sand!