Chichester Harbour Events - June.
Will it or won’t it be a flaming June? Whatever the weather, make the most of the month by enjoying a visit to Chichester Harbour. On Sunday 5th learn to fish at Dell Quay, on Thursday 9th learn to identify wildflowers or on Wednesday 22nd you can learn more about our native moths.
Fri 3 June Solar Heritage Trip: I Spy
11am / 1.5 hours
Departs from Itchenor. A trip especially designed for younger ones and their families. What can you spot whilst enjoying a trip on the solar boat?
Fee: £7.50 per adults / £3.50 children up to 16. Book on 01243 513275.
Sat 4 June Evening Cruise on the Solar Heritage
7pm / 1.5 hours
Departs from Itchenor. Enjoy time onboard the virtually silent Solar Heritage during the most peaceful time of the day. Bring your own picnic and wine if you wish or enjoy a meal at a local pub afterwards.
Fee: £7.50 per adults / £3.50 children up to 16. Book on 01243 513275.
Sun 5 June Introduction to Fishing
11am / 3 hours
Find out what you need and what you do, and then do some fishing from the quay. Bring any fishing gear that you have but if not we will have some rods to share around. Refreshments will be available but you might like to bring a picnic. For all ages. With Allan Blamire and colleagues from the Apuldram Fishing and Boating Club. All attendees must hear safety briefing at 11am. Fee: £2 per person includes bait, BOOKING ESSENTIAL on 01243 513275. Meet: Harbour Education Centre, Dell Quay PO20 7EE.
Thur 9 June Wild Flower Walk at Sandy Point
10am / 2 hours
A chance to stroll around Hampshire Council Council’s restricted access nature reserve at Sandy Point on Hayling Island looking for and identifying the distinctive plants of this coastal heath and sand dune area. With Pete Potts, Hampshire County Council Countryside Ranger. No dogs please. Fee: £3, BOOKING ESSENTIAL on 01243 513275.
Meet: Sandy Point Nature Reserve PO11 9TA. Meet by the gate in Seafarer’s Walk, off Sandy Point Road.
Fri 10 June Walk and Boat Trip
6pm / 2.5 hours
Enjoy a 2½ mile (4km) non-stop walk led by our guide from Itchenor to Chichester Marina in Birdham and then take a trip on our solar-powered boat to have a rest and the chance to view the harbour from the water, finishing back at Itchenor. Bring footwear for muddy paths and a picnic and warm clothes for the boat.
Fee: £7.50 per adults / £3.50 children up to 16. Book on 01243 513275
Sun 19 June Harbour Discovery Solar Boat Trip
2pm / 1.5 hours
Departs from Itchenor. Onboard there will be a general commentary about Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Fee: £7.50 per adults / £3.50 children up to 16. Book on 01243 513275.
Wed 22 June Moth Trapping on Sandy Point
8:30pm / 1.5 hours
A short stroll at dusk to view the restricted access nature reserve at Sandy Point followed by a stop to talk with moth enthusiasts who have kindly volunteered to set up a moth trap to show us how a moth survey is done and to talk about the moths they have identified here. With Andy Johnson local moth enthusiast and Pete Potts, Hampshire County Council Ranger. Dress warmly and for muddy conditions and also bring a torch. No dogs please. Safety briefing 8:30pm prompt.
Fee: £3, BOOKING ESSENTIAL on 01243 513275.
Meet: Sandy Point Nature Reserve. Meet by the gate in Seafarer’s Walk, off Sandy Point Road PO11 9TA.
Fri 24 June Top of the Harbour Walk
10am / 6 hours
A 10 mile (16km) walk from Emsworth to Chichester, passing through Prinsted, Nutbourne, Chidham, Bosham and Fishbourne along the way. Bring a packed lunch and snacks. The walk will finish in Chichester City centre where there are cafes, shops, bus stops and a train station close by.
Meet: The Square, Emsworth PO10 7AQ
Sat 25 June Harbour Discovery Solar Boat Trip
11am / 1.5 hours
Departs from Itchenor. Onboard there will be a general commentary about Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Fee: £7.50 per adults / £3.50 children up to 16. Book on 01243 513275.
Terror Sailing Trips
Two hour trips depart from Emsworth. Come aboard the restored Victorian oyster boat Terror for a 2 hour sailing trip from Emsworth. £12.50 adults, £5 children. To book please call 01243 513275. Places are still available on the following trips.
Fri 3 June 12:30pm
Tue 7 June 3pm
Wed 8 June 4:30pm
Tue 14 June 10am
Wed 15 June 11am
Tue 21 June 3pm
Thur 23 June 4:30pm
Thur 30 June 10:30am