Date/Time
Date(s) - Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:00 - 15:00
Categories
Date: Wednesday 12 August 2026
Time: 10.00am–3.30pm
Cost: £5 per person
Minimum Age: 7+
Accessibility: Accessible venue and town walk on paved paths
Locations: Morning: Stevenage Friends’ Meeting House | Afternoon: Stevenage Museum and Building Stones Walk
Join Rockwatch this summer holiday for a fantastic day of geological discovery in Stevenage!
We’re delighted to be teaming up with Nikki Edwards from GeoLab and Alex Ayling from the GA to bring you a fun-filled day of interactive Earth science activities, hands-on experiments, and a geological adventure through the heart of Stevenage.
The day begins with a series of engaging GeoLab activities designed to introduce some of the biggest ideas in geology through exciting demonstrations and practical activities. You’ll explore the rock cycle, discover how different rocks are formed, investigate geological processes, and handle real geological specimens.
After lunch, we’ll head to the wonderful Stevenage Museum where we’ll explore local geology and discover how rocks have shaped the town around us. We’ll then take a guided building stones walk through Stevenage, learning to identify different rocks and geological features hidden in plain sight.
You’ll never look at buildings, pavements and public spaces in quite the same way again!
Day Programme
Morning GeoLab Session
- 10.30am–11.30am: GeoLab activities
- 11.30am–11.45am: Refreshment break
- 12.00pm–1.00pm: GeoLab activities
- 1.00pm–1.45pm: Packed lunch
Afternoon Geological Exploration
- 1.45pm: Walk to Stevenage Museum
- 2.00pm: Museum visit
- 2.30pm: Building stones walk of Stevenage
- 3.30pm: Finish
What’s Included?
- Interactive geology workshops
- Geological specimens and activities
- Museum visit
- Guided building stones trail
What to Bring
- Packed lunch
- Refillable water bottle
- Comfortable footwear
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.
Bookings
Children must be accompanied by an adult so please buy tickets for children and accompanying adult/s.Log in if you already have an account with us.
