Oyster Restoration Boat Trip
Join Blue Marine Foundation’s Barny Hobbs aboard our solar-powered tour boat to find out all about the Solent Seascape Project’s oyster restoration in Chichester Harbour. Earlier this year, 20,000 native oysters were cleaned by volunteers then deployed onto a brand-new oyster reef. With a strong social history linked to oysters, this project marks an important step for nature recovery in Chichester Harbour. Sail over the site and find out what it takes to build a new oyster reef, and why native oysters are so important for our marine and coastal ecosystem.
The boat is open-sided with beautiful panoramic harbour views. There is a large, stable deck and freedom to move around once the trip is underway.
Adult ticket £10
Child ticket £5
Book your place here.
Useful information:
- The boat is fitted with a passenger lift and is wheelchair-accessible.
- There is no public transport direct to Itchenor.
- Parking is available in the Itchenor public car park – PO20 7AE. what3words: parkway.mountain.plugs. There is a charge for parking in the car park. Free parking for Blue Badge holders is available on the street.
- Binoculars are available to borrow.
- Dress warmly with layers – it is always cooler on the water.
- You are welcome to bring your own food/refreshments. No glass drinking glasses please in case of breakages.
- There is a small toilet on board (apologies this is not wheelchair accessible).
- Lifejackets are available. They are not required to be worn as standard but you can if you wish-please ask your crew member on board.
- Well-behaved dogs welcome.
For further information and answers to frequently asked questions, please see here.