Issue 102 of Rockwatch Magazine is Here!
There’s something exciting landing on doormats across the UK… and it’s packed with geological adventure! Issue 102 of Rockwatch Magazine (April 2026) is on its way to members right now – just in time for the Easter holidays. Whether you’re reading at home, on a trip, or planning your next fossil hunt, this latest issue is full of discoveries waiting to be explored. Rockwatch Magazine is published three times a year – at Christmas,...
Issue 102 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published April 2026
Issue 102 Contents List: published April 2026 Rockwatch members receive a copy of the Rockwatch Magazine three times a year to coincide with the main school holidays – Christmas, Easter and Summer. To receive your copy of the magazine join today! Inside this issue… [Show slideshow] STONE SURPRISES IN THE CITY An exciting geological walk SOMETIMES, THE BEST THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES Exploring the world of...
Join Rockwatch for a Day of Fossils, Fun and Discovery at Bucks Museum!
We’re delighted to be heading back to Buckinghamshire for the much-loved Rock & Fossil Day at the Discover Bucks Museum — and we’d love you to join us! This is one of those special events where geology really comes to life. You won’t just be looking at rocks behind glass — you’ll be holding them, exploring them, and even creating your own. Alongside our friends at The Bucks Geology Group, we’ll be helping families uncover the...
Join Rockwatch at the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival 2026!
13–14 June 2026 | Lyme Regis, Dorset | FREE family event Rockwatch is excited to be returning to one of the highlights of the geological calendar — the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival! Set against the stunning backdrop of the Jurassic Coast, this fantastic free festival celebrates the wonders of fossils, geology and deep time in one of the most important fossil-hunting locations in the world. A place shaped by history Lyme Regis is...
New March Edition: Russell Society Junior Members Magazine Available Now!
We’re pleased to share that the March edition of the Russell Society Junior Members Magazine is now available — and it’s a fantastic read for Rockwatchers with an interest in minerals. This latest issue is packed with engaging content to help young enthusiasts explore the fascinating world of minerals, from collecting techniques to scientific discoveries. What’s inside this edition? Amazing Minerals Aspects of Mineral Collecting:...
Join us for Fossil Hunting at Bracklesham Bay
[Show slideshow] If you’ve ever dreamed of finding a fossil shark’s tooth with the sea stretching out in front of you, Bracklesham Bay is the place to do it — and this May, Rockwatch is heading back. On Saturday 16th May 2026, join fossil experts David and Anne Bone for a relaxed but thrilling afternoon exploring one of southern England’s most productive fossil beaches. Bracklesham’s rocks record a time around 45 million years ago,...
New Folkestone Fossil Hunting Trip Added After Huge Demand!
When we announced our Rockwatch fossil hunting trips to Folkestone earlier this year, we knew they would be popular — but we didn’t expect them to sell out quite so quickly! Both the April and June trips filled up fast, and we heard from many Rockwatch families who were disappointed to miss out. So, we’re excited to share some good news… We’ve organised a third Folkestone fossil hunting adventure! 📅 Saturday 17th October 2026...
Rockwatchers Explore Fossils, Dinosaurs and Museum Treasures This Half Term
FEB-Lowewood-3 Image 1 of 7 Rockwatchers had a fantastic time during February half term visiting two brilliant museums – Lowewood Museum in Hoddesdon and the Oxford University Museum of Natural History – both days packed with fossils, rocks and hands-on discovery. First up was a creative Fossil Fun Day at Lowewood Museum, where families dropped in throughout the day to explore real fossils, get hands-on, and share their own geological...
Explore an Ancient Volcano with Rockwatch in Cumbria
Did you know you can stand above the remains of a huge volcano that erupted hundreds of millions of years ago in Cumbria? Join Rockwatch on Sunday 19 April 2026 for a family geology adventure in Millom, South Cumbria, where we’ll explore ancient seafloors, volcanic rocks and a spectacular quarry view. Our trip begins at Donkey Rocks, where we’ll uncover clues to a seabed that existed around 420 million years ago. Then we’ll head to...
Rocks on Ice! The Secret Geology Powering Olympic Curling
With the Winter Olympics in full swing, there’s one sport that makes geologists lean forward in their seats — Curling! Why? Because the real MVP might just be the rock itself. What Is Curling? Curling is played by two teams of four. Players take turns sliding eight stones down an ice sheet towards a circular target called the house. Points are scored for the stones that finish closest to the centre. But here’s the twist: those stones...
CSI: Geoscience – When Rocks Solve Crimes!
What if a handful of soil could solve a crime? What if landscapes, minerals and microscopic clues could reveal hidden histories? This February, our friends at the Geological Society of London are inviting students and teachers to step into the fascinating world of forensic geoscience with their exciting “CSI: Geoscience” webinar series. Designed especially for Key Stage 3 students (ages 11–14), this programme shows how geoscience...
Live in the Stone Age with Rockwatch!
[Show slideshow] Sunday 12 April 2026 10:00am for coffee | 10:30am start | Finish approx. 1:00pm Celtic Harmony Camp, near Hertford (SG13 8NY) Minimum age: 7 Rockwatch is delighted to be teaming up with our friends at the Amateur Geological Society (AGS) – North London for a very special prehistoric experience! Join us at Celtic Harmony Camp, a reconstructed prehistoric settlement set in beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, where...
Folkestone’s Footprints: Walking Where Dinosaurs Once Walked
Have you ever stood in the exact place where dinosaurs once walked? In April and June 2026, Rockwatch is offering members the chance to do just that on our Folkestone’s Footprints fieldtrips in Kent—home to some of the most important dinosaur footprint discoveries in Britain. The day begins on the rocky foreshore at Copt Point, guided by Steve Friedrich, who helped uncover many of the footprints preserved here. These tracks represent...
Join us Behind the Scenes at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History
A special half-term Rockwatch visit: Wednesday 18 February 2026, 10.30am – approx. 3.00pm. Join Rockwatch this February half term for a fascinating behind-the-scenes experience at one of the world’s most famous natural history museums. If you’ve already joined us at Lowewood Museum in the past, this is the perfect alternative trip on the same day. We’ll enjoy a guided introduction to the museum before heading into normally...
February Half Term Fossil Fun at Lowewood Museum
Wednesday 19 February 2025 | 10:30am–3:00pm Rockwatch is delighted to be returning to Lowewood Museum this February half term for a day dedicated to fossils, creativity and discovery. This free, drop-in event is perfect for children and families who are curious about the ancient past. Throughout the day, visitors can handle real fossils, take part in fossil-themed art activities, and even bring along their own finds to be identified...
Christmas Geology Fun for Young Rockwatchers!
The festive season is here, and what better way to keep young geology lovers engaged over the school holidays than with some Festive-themed geology activities? We’ve put together a special activity sheet packed with four fun and creative crafts that combine the magic of Christmas with the wonder of rocks, fossils, and dinosaurs. Our Christmas Geology Activity Sheet includes four hands-on ideas that are perfect for children of all...
Issue 101 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published December 2025
Issue 101 Contents List: published December 2025 Ammonites-go-the-distance-Arietites-bucklandi-in-fallen-Blue-Lias-Formation-boulder-on-the-beach-Lyme-Regis Image 1 of 8 Ammonites go the distance Rockwatch members receive a copy of the Rockwatch Magazine three times a year to coincide with the main school holidays – Christmas, Easter and Summer. To receive your copy of the magazine join today! Inside this issue…...
Issue 101 of the Rockwatch Magazine – Out Now!
Ammonites-go-the-distance-Arietites-bucklandi-in-fallen-Blue-Lias-Formation-boulder-on-the-beach-Lyme-Regis Image 1 of 8 Ammonites go the distance Issue 101 of the Rockwatch Magazine has landed just in time for the Christmas holidays — the perfect companion for cosy winter reading between festive fun and family time. This latest issue is packed with geological wonders, fascinating stories and inspiring people, taking readers from...
Give the Gift of Rockwatch Membership This Christmas!
Are you looking for a Christmas gift that’s exciting, educational, and packed with adventures? A Rockwatch Membership Gift is the perfect present for children who love dinosaurs, fossils, minerals, rocks, or simply exploring the outdoors! 🎄 For only £15 per family, you can give a whole year of geological fun — plus a fantastic membership pack posted straight to their door. 🎅 Order by 14th December for Christmas...
Russell Society Junior Members Magazine – Free Download for Rockwatchers!
We’re delighted to share a great new resource for our young mineral enthusiasts! The Russell Society has released the first two editions of its Junior Members Magazine, and both are now available as free PDF downloads. Rockwatch members with an interest in minerals may find these magazines especially enjoyable and inspiring. Designed to encourage the appreciation of minerals among young people, the Junior Members Magazine includes...
Exploring Earth’s Atmosphere with Dr Amy Gentry and GeoBus
fog-2025-geobus-3 Image 1 of 3 Dr Amy Gentry leading the GeoBus Workshop at the Festival of Geology 2025 At this year’s Festival of Geology, young Rockwatchers got hands-on with one of the event’s most popular workshops: The Tumbling Tower of Time, led by Dr Amy Gentry, Outreach Leader for the UCL GeoBus team. Designed to test balance, logic, and geological knowledge, the activity taught children how Earth’s atmosphere has evolved...
Festival of Geology Speaker Highlights — Exclusive Q&A Series
rockwatch-room Image 1 of 7 Rockwatch Room at the Festival Fresh off the back of last Saturday’s Festival of Geology, we’re still buzzing from a day packed with discovery, fossils, hands-on fun, and brilliant people who make geology come alive! If you joined us at the Festival, you’ll know how inspiring our talks and workshops were — from fossil-hunting detectives to mammoth discoveries! And if you missed it this year, don’t worry —...
Discover the Cross-Channel Geopark Festival at Dover Castle – 8th November
On Friday 8th November, the Cross-Channel Geopark is hosting a landmark day festival at the magnificent Dover Castle! Step into a landscape shaped over 400 million years and uncover the hidden geological links between Kent and northern France. The castle itself sits on chalk cliffs of immense geological and cultural importance, forming part of the story that defines Kent’s coastline. Visitors can enjoy:🦴 Hands-on fossil...
Meet Our 2025 Rockstars!
Rockwatch Chair, Clare Byrne gives us her take on this year’s Rockstar Winners. Every year, the Rockstars Young Geologists’ Competition fills us with excitement, curiosity, and a renewed sense of wonder about the world we live in. This year’s entries were truly extraordinary — full of imagination, hard work, and genuine fascination for geology and Earth sciences. The judges admired every single project, whether it was a creative...