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If you are visiting the UK or just planning an outing, then here are some ideas on places to collect seashells or visit some fine public displays. Click on the map to select your area of interest and we will take you there
The cold waters around the continental shelf of the UK are rich in marine fauna and there are more than 600 species of marine mollusc and many more freshwater and terrestrial species.
In Great Britain, the land between low water and high water marks is considered Public Land and anyone may use the beach and collect shells. However we ask you to respect restrictions in our National Parks only a few of which encompass beach areas. A map is available National Parks
Should you wish more leisure information about Great Britain then you may wish to try the official website of VisitBritain
Should you wish to view some public shell collections then a visit to Cornucopia, and searching on shells or mollusca will give you an overview of each major collection. Please check availability and times.
Scotland
Northern Ireland
North England
Midlands
Eastern England
Wales
SW England
SE England
For further details, comments or queries, please contact the
This web page was last updated on 30 January 2005
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