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Marine Campaign: Discover England's undersea landscapes
England has some of the finest undersea landscapes found anywhere in the world – there is as much variety underwater as there is on land.
Our regional seas have their own distinctive places for wildlife their own characteristics, often with dramatic topography. There are over 10,000 types of plant and animal living in English seas. So you don't need to go abroad to be amazed by marine life.
Our marine landscape regions
Summer Events in your region
Why not come along to see us at the events listed below during the Summer?
There will be all sorts of activities for families plus we'll be offering the chance to win some great prizes - come along and help to paint a giant mural, make an undersea landscape in a box, or create your own porthole window to the undersea world.
Find out about your region’s characteristic undersea landscape and make a puppet or a kite to take home.
| Region | Date | Location (and directions linked) |
|---|---|---|
| North East | 7th and 8th June | Newcastle Green Festival Leazes Park |
| South East | 8th June | Brighton & Hove Springwatch Festival, Stanmer Park |
| North East | 21st and 22nd June | Flamborough Head, South Landing |
| North West | 18th - 21st July | Liverpool Tall Ships, Waterfront |
| South West | 2nd and 3rd August | Bristol Harbour Festival, Anchor Square |
| East | 15 - 17 August | Northampton Balloon Festival, Northampton Racecourse |
| North East | 24th and 25th August | Sheffield Fayre, Sheffield's Norfolk Heritage Park |
| East | 6th and 7th September | Great Yarmouth, Marine Festival |
| South East | 13th and 14th September | Thames Festival, Potters Field by City Hall (tbc) |