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Date(s) - Saturday, 7 November 2026
10:30 - 16:30
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Get ready for one of the most exciting geology events of the year!
Rockwatch is delighted to be returning to the Festival of Geology 2026, organised by the Geologists’ Association, and we’d love to see lots of Rockwatch families joining us for another fantastic day of discovery.
📅 Saturday 7 November 2026
🕥 10.30am – 4.30pm
📍 The Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
Whether you love dinosaurs, fossils, crystals, oceans or outer space, there’s something to spark everyone’s curiosity!
We’re particularly excited to announce three fantastic speakers who will be sharing their knowledge and discoveries.
Impossible Fossils – Professor Phil Manning
How do scientists uncover fossils that seem almost impossible to find?
Join internationally renowned palaeontologist Professor Phil Manning, Director of Science at the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, as he shares fascinating discoveries from his career investigating dinosaurs and ancient life.
Phil has written books for young readers and presented award-winning science documentaries for BBC, National Geographic and Discovery. His enthusiasm for bringing prehistoric worlds to life is sure to inspire budding palaeontologists!
Lunar Science – Professor Katherine Joy
Have you ever wondered what Moon rocks can tell us about the history of our Solar System?
Professor Katherine Joy from the University of Manchester studies real lunar samples collected by Apollo astronauts, searches for meteorites in Antarctica and helps NASA prepare for future Artemis missions to the Moon.
And with real Moon rocks on display at the Festival, this is a wonderful opportunity for young space enthusiasts to discover more about our nearest neighbour!
The Secret Ingredient for a Habitable Planet – Dr Lucia Pérez-Díaz
What makes Earth such a special place to live? And how has our amazing planet changed over millions of years?
Join Earth scientist, author and illustrator Dr Lucia Pérez-Díaz as she explores the clues hidden in rocks and the geological record that help scientists piece together Earth’s fascinating past.
Lucia is also the author and illustrator of children’s geology books, and she’ll be signing copies of her latest titles, How the Oceans Work and How the Earth Works, written especially for curious young readers aged 7–10.
A wonderful opportunity for young Rockwatchers to meet a real Earth scientist and discover books that bring the story of our planet to life!
And there’s plenty more to discover!
🚀 See real Moon rocks on display
🎩 Welcome back The Rock Showman, Steve Cousins, as our brilliant Master of Ceremonies
📝 Enjoy children’s workshops and a geology treasure hunt
💎 Explore exhibits from museums, universities and geological societies
📚 Browse fossils, minerals and geology books
The adventure continues on Sunday 8 November, with geological field trips exploring the Natural History Museum’s Evolution Garden, the City of London and Battersea Park.
We’re still finalising the full programme, so keep watching for more exciting announcements!
Save the date, tell your friends and get ready for a brilliant family day discovering our extraordinary planet!
For further information visit:
geologistsassociation.org.uk/festival/
