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...