National Trust volunteers are getting set for the 2024 season reopening at Lizard Point's Wildlife Watchpoint and nearby Bass Point's Wireless Station .
The Watchpoint, located at Britain's most southerly point, offers undisturbed vistas along the rugged coastline and out to sea for all nature enthusiasts.
Free use of binoculars and scopes from the volunteer team provides all the equipment needed for wildlife watching at the Lizard.
This includes the popular Cornish Chough, grey seals, dolphins and basking sharks in summer.
Lydia Allt, volunteering and community officer for Lizard and Penrose, said: "We want people to feel connected to this special place, whether they live locally or are visiting on holiday, and the volunteers at the Wildlife Watchpoint truly bring people closer to nature.
"The Lizard is rich in its diversity of wildlife and many people who chat to the team see wildlife they have never seen before. We love seeing visitors spotting different species through a pair of binoculars and recording sightings of what they’ve seen."
The site is open daily from March 28 to November 1, 11am – 3pm.
Just a mile east is the Lizard Wireless Station. This volunteer-led attraction grants visitors a closer look into Marconi's technological advancements through hands-on Morse code message transmission experiences.
April marks Marconi's 150th birthday and the location is buzzing with anticipation for a day of celebrations.
On offer on April 27 are opportunities to connect with other radio enthusiasts globally in the morning using call sign GB4LD.
A birthday party follows at the site from 2pm to 4pm, inclusive of demonstrations, kids’ activities and tea and cake.
Cat Lee, volunteering and community manager for Lizard and Penrose, said: "Stepping inside the Wireless Station feels like stepping back in time to 1901 when Marconi received the first over-the-horizon wireless radio transmission, a truly monumental technological advancement at the time.
"The volunteer team will be marking the occasion of Marconi’s 150th birthday and we’d love for people to celebrate with us either over the radio for all the enthusiasts out there, or in person."
All the activities are free. The Wireless Station is open Monday to Thursday, April 1 to September 30, 12 noon to 3pm.
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