Natural England

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

North East

East

South East

South West

North West

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)