Date/Time
Date(s) - Wednesday, 18 February 2026
10:00 - 15:00
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A free family geology event with the Cross Channel Geopark
A rock may seem ordinary… but think again! Every stone holds an adventure millions of years old — shaped by volcanoes, oceans, earthquakes and ancient climates. Whether it’s been hiding in your pocket, collected on holiday, or discovered in the garden, every rock has a story to tell.
This half-term, friends from the Cross Channel Geopark invite families to Operation: Bring Your Rock! UK — a fun, friendly and hands-on geology event in the heart of the Darent Valley.
📅 Wednesday 18 February 2026
🕙 Drop-in sessions: 10am–12pm and 1pm–3pm
📍 Otford Palace Tower, Kent
🎟 Free entry – open to all ages
What’s happening?
Join them for two relaxed drop-in sessions where you can:
- See amazing fossil specimens
- Use microscopes to explore rocks up close
- Enjoy short, exciting talks on rocks and minerals
- Bring along your own rocks, fossils, photos or heritage finds and learn more about them from the brilliant GeoAmbassadors
No booking needed — just turn up, explore, and let the rocks do the talking!
Venue & access
Otford Palace Tower is wheelchair accessible.
The Archbishop’s Palace Conservation Trust encourages car-free travel where possible.
🚆 Otford Station is around a 7-minute walk from the venue.
🚗 Car parking is available at the Village High Street Car Park near Otford Palace (first hour free, second hour 50p).
👉 For more information about the venue, visit the Geopark website.
