Discover the Stories Hidden in Stone at Thorndon Country Park!
[Show slideshow] 31 May 2025 | 10.30–1pm | £2.50 per person If you joined us for our recent Pebble Adventure at Harrow Weald Common, you won’t want to miss what’s next! We’re heading to Thorndon Country Park in Essex for another hands-on Pebble Trail exploration — and this time, you can put your new pebble-spotting skills to the test! Follow the trail to discover a variety of pebbles — flint, pot-lid, red flint and more — and...
Join Rockwatch at Discover Bucks Museum this Bank Holiday!
Sunday 4 May 2025 | 12pm–3pm | Tickets £2 Join Rockwatch and our friends at Discover Bucks Museum for a fantastic Bank Holiday afternoon of rock, fossil, and mineral fun for all the family. We’ll be joined by local geology experts from the Bucks Geology Group, who will be on hand to share their incredible knowledge of Buckinghamshire’s rich geological history – and help you identify any mystery rocks or fossils you bring along!...
Discover the Secrets of the Past with The Fossil Keeper’s Treasure
[Show slideshow] Are you fascinated by fossils and the incredible stories they tell? Do you dream of unearthing ancient secrets hidden in the rocks beneath your feet? If so, The Fossil Keeper’s Treasure is a gem of a book for you! Written by palaeontologist Amy Atwater and beautifully illustrated by Nat Cardozo, this brand-new book from publisher, Magic Cat takes young explorers on an exciting journey through time. From the earliest...
Introducing Issue 99 of the Rockwatch Magazine – Packed with Fossils, Field Trips, and Fascinating Finds!
[Show thumbnails] We’re thrilled to bring you the 99th issue of the Rockwatch Magazine – which landed in your letterboxes just in time for the Easter holidays! As always, this issue is bursting with geological discoveries, creative competition entries, and inspiring stories from real-life geologists. Here’s a peek at what’s inside: Meet Our New Science Editor, James Barnet We’re excited to welcome James Barnet, who joins Peter Doyle...
Issue 99 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published April 2025
Issue 99 Contents List: published April 2025 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! Peter-Doyle-birds-in-a-sticky-situation Image 1 of 8 Insights into the fossils found in the Californian Tar Pits. Photo credit: Peter Doyle. Inside this issue… AMMOLITES (AND...
Pebble Detectives on the Case at Harrow Weald Common!
20250417_124628 Image 1 of 10 Rockwatchers with their competition entries Our Rockwatch pebble detectives were out in full force this Easter break, exploring a hidden geological gem in North London – the ancient and mysterious Harrow Weald Common! Rockwatchers set off to uncover the secrets of the Stanmore Gravel – a fascinating layer of pebbles that survived the Ice Ages. This special area, right next to a Geological Site of Special...
Join Us on the 2025 Rockwatch Residential Field Trip!
IMG_4129 Image 1 of 10 Rockwatchers enjoying rope swinging in the woods Are you ready to hunt fossils, explore ancient rock layers, and walk through time with fellow Rockwatchers? Our epic 5-day field trip to Dorset returns this summer and we’d love you to join us! From Monday 28 July to Friday 1 August 2025, we’ll be staying at Leeson House near Swanage with the on-site Field Studies Team and heading out daily on geological...
Fossil Hunting Adventure in Staithes – Join Rockwatch for a Day in North Yorkshire!
Sorry – this field trip is now fully booked. We’re busy planning more field trips over the coming months so keep checking back for future events! Are you ready to step back in time and explore the fascinating Jurassic history of North Yorkshire? On Sunday, 13th July 2025, Rockwatch is heading to Staithes for an exciting fossil-hunting expedition led by Professor Kevin G. Taylor. This is your chance to uncover ammonites, belemnites,...
Join Rockwatch on a Special London Pebble Trail!
[Show thumbnails] Would you like to be a Pebble Detective? Did you know that hidden in the hills of Northwest London, you can find some of the most mysterious and scientifically significant pebbles where scientists are looking for clues about their past? Thought to be over 2 million years old, the Stanmore Gravel Formation was deposited before the Ice Ages, but the pebbles had taken a long journey through time and space before...
Join Rockwatch for a Rock & Fossil Afternoon at Discover Bucks Museum!
Rockwatch is thrilled to announce that we’ll be taking part in an exciting Rock & Fossil Afternoon at Discover Bucks Museum on Sunday, 4 May 2025, from 12 pm to 3 pm! This fun-filled event is perfect for families, budding geologists, and anyone curious about the fascinating world of rocks and fossils. What’s in Store? Get ready for an afternoon packed with interactive activities and geological fun! Here’s what you can look forward...
Oodles of Fun at Ogmore-by-Sea
IMG_20250315_151024175 Image 1 of 13 Rocks folded during continental collisions It was a chilly but dry day for our recent Rockwatch field trip, and it was wonderful to return to Wales for another geological adventure! Led by the Professor Paul Wright, our intrepid adventurers journeyed through time, uncovering the secrets of the ancient world preserved in the area’s geology. From the 340-million-year-old Carboniferous sea floors,...
Discover the Ancient Secrets of Bracklesham Bay – Sorry Event Now Full!
Sorry – this field trip is now FULLY BOOKED. Don’t worry there are more events coming soon! If you love fossils and geology, then don’t miss this incredible opportunity to dig into Earth’s history at Bracklesham Bay on Saturday 26th April 2025! The day kicks off with GeoLab, an interactive morning filled with fascinating geological experiments and activities. Try your hand at rock sorting, weathering tests, a wax volcano,...
The Forces that Shaped South Wales – Rockwatch Field Trip to Ogmore
Join Rockwatch for a fascinating field trip to Ogmore-by-Sea, Wales, on Saturday, 15th March 2025, where Professor Paul Wright will guide us through a geological adventure! This hands-on experience will take us across ancient landscapes, from 340-million-year-old Carboniferous sea floors teeming with fossil corals to Jurassic beaches where we’ll uncover ammonites hidden within the famous Blue Lias rock formations. We’ll even witness...
Join us for More Fossil Fun at Lowewood Museum
Are you ready to unearth some prehistoric fun this half term? Whether you’re a budding paleontologist, a family looking for an exciting day out, or simply a rock enthusiast at heart, we’ve got an event that will rock your world! Event Details What: Half Term Fossil Fun Day When: Wednesday, 19 February 2025 Time: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM Where: Lowewood Museum, High Street, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire EN11 8BH Admission: FREE! Just...
Meet James Barnet: From Rockwatcher to Co-Science Editor of Rockwatch Magazine
We are thrilled to welcome James Barnet as the new co-science editor of the Rockwatch magazine! James is a particularly special addition to our team because he first joined Rockwatch as a young enthusiast over 20 years ago. It was during his childhood as a Rockwatch member that James’s passion for geology was ignited, and we are delighted that now, as a distinguished geology lecturer, he’s bringing his expertise and enthusiasm full...
A Fond Farewell to Susanna van Rose
As the Christmas holidays approach, Rockwatch members can take a well-deserved break from their schoolbooks and dive into the latest edition of the Rockwatch Magazine! Issue 98 is a truly special one, marking a significant milestone in the magazine’s history. This issue will be the last to feature the incredible Susanna van Rose as one of its dedicated science editors. Susanna has been a cornerstone of Rockwatch since the very...
Issue 98 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published December 2024
Issue 98 Contents List: published December 2024 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! guarding-space-attacks Image 1 of 8 Monitoring threats to our planet Inside this issue… FANTASTIC FAULTS! Rockstar winner’s model way of explaining faults ALL ABOUT...
Win an Exclusive Copy of An Anthology of Our Extraordinary Earth!
Are you ready for an extraordinary adventure? Rockwatch is thrilled to announce an exciting book giveaway that will take you on a journey across the wonders of our planet. We’re giving one lucky follower the chance to win a hardback copy of An Anthology of Our Extraordinary Earth by the talented Cally Oldershaw. This beautifully written and illustrated book features over 100 incredible stories about Earth’s most fascinating features,...
Give the Gift of Discovery: Why Rockwatch Membership is the Perfect Christmas Present
https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Rockwatch-Membership-Pack-Christmas.mp4 Are you looking for an exciting, educational, and truly unique Christmas gift for a budding young explorer in your life? Whether they’re fascinated by dinosaurs, captivated by fossils, or enchanted by sparkling gems and minerals, a Rockwatch membership is a gift that inspires curiosity and adventure! Ideal for grandparents, aunties, uncles,...
Celebrating Young Earth Explorers – Highlights from the 2024 Rockstars Competition!
Today, Friday 25th September, marked an exciting moment as we premiered the 2024 Rockstars Young Geologists’ Competition Film Showcase at the prestigious Prize Giving Ceremony hosted by the Anglo American Foundation’s Headquarters in London. This annual event is a celebration of the hard work, creativity, and dedication of young geologists who have explored diverse geological topics. From investigating volcanoes and fossils to...
Exciting Talks at the 2024 Festival of Geology
Rockwatchers, get ready for a thrilling day at the Festival of Geology on 2 November 2024, with a line-up of fascinating talks from top geologists and palaeontologists! Mark your calendars and don’t miss these engaging sessions designed to inspire both adults and young rock enthusiasts. 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Tom Sharpe: “Mary Anning and Her Sea-Dragons” Join Tom Sharpe as he delves into the world of Mary Anning, one of...
Let’s Celebrate International Geodiversity Day!
Happy International Geodiversity Day! Every year this special Day is celebrated on 6th October. This year’s theme is ‘Conserving the Past – Sustaining the Future’. At it’s heart is the need for us to learn from and conserve our planet to help us to adapt and prepare for future geological challenges. You can find out more about this year’s theme on the International Geodiversity Day website....
Diary of Our Rockwatch Trip to Dorset with Our Young Geologists
Monday 29th July: Check-in and Making Friends As our young geologists arrived and checked in at the Leeson House Field Studies Centre, the atmosphere was filled with excitement as everyone settled in and began to get to know one another. Leeson House has plenty of fun activities designed to break the ice and build camaraderie among the group and start forming friendships ready for the adventures ahead. Tuesday 30th July: Chesil Beach...
Be an Urban Geology Detective at the GA Festival of Geology 2024!
Hey Rockwatchers! Ready for an adventure? The GA Festival of Geology 2024 has some exciting Urban Geology walks in London to help you hone your geo-detective skills – perfect for young explorers and curious minds. Let’s dive into what each walk has to offer! Rocks and Fossils of the City of London Led by Mike Howgate | Start time: 11 am Starting at St. Paul’s station, we’ll explore the hidden treasures around the Cathedral....