Thorness Bay facts for kids
| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
| Area of Search | Isle of Wight |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | SZ455935 |
| Interest | Biological and Geological |
| Area | 86.2 hectare |
| Notification | 1966 |
| Location map | Natural England |
Thorness Bay is a special natural area on the north-west coast of the Isle of Wight, England. It is part of the Solent, which is the strait of water separating the Isle of Wight from mainland Britain. This area is known as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, or SSSI for short.
Thorness Bay was first recognized as an SSSI in 1966. It's important because of its unique plants, animals, and interesting rocks. The bay stretches for about 3 kilometers (nearly 2 miles). It goes from Salt Mead Ledge in the west to Gurnard Head in the east.
The bottom of the sea here is a mix of soft mud and sand. A small, unnamed brook (a tiny stream) flows into the sea in the middle of the bay. This brook passes through a marshy area before reaching the coast.
Near the bay, there's a place called Little Thorness Farm. This farm has a special protected marshland area. This marsh is also part of the SSSI because it is home to many kinds of wildlife not found in other places.
Fun at Thorness Bay Holiday Park
Thorness Bay is also home to a popular holiday park. This park is run by a company called Parkdean Resorts. It's a great place for families to stay and enjoy the outdoors.
The holiday park has a direct path that leads right down to the beach. This makes it easy for visitors to explore the bay and enjoy the seaside.
