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Folkestone’s Footprints of Britain’s Last Dinosaurs

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Date/Time
Date(s) - Saturday, 11 April 2026
10:00 - 16:00

Location
Folkestone

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Steve Friedrich with a dinosaur footprint in Folkestone, Kent.

Steve Friedrich with a dinosaur footprint in Folkestone, Kent.

📅 Saturday 11 April 2026 | 🕙 10.00am–4.00pm

Step back into the Late Cretaceous on this exciting Rockwatch field trip to Folkestone, where some of the last dinosaurs to walk in Britain left their footprints behind.

We’ll explore the famous Copt Point exposure on the rocky foreshore, guided by Steve Friedrich, who discovered many of the dinosaur tracks here alongside Phil Hadland. After a picnic lunch, we’ll walk through Folkestone’s vibrant Creative Quarter to visit Folkestone Museum, where curator Corie Clover will give us a special behind-the-scenes tour, including items not normally on public display.

Key details

  • 📍 Meeting point: Wear Bay Road, Folkestone (near the Pavilion)
  • 👦 Minimum age: 8+
  • 🦶 Terrain: Rocky foreshore (not wheelchair accessible)
  • 👥 Maximum places: 20
  • 🚗 Parking: Pay & display if roadside parking unavailable

What to bring

Packed lunch, sturdy outdoor footwear, weather-appropriate clothing. A hard hat, small trowel, and specimen bags are recommended if you have them.

⚠️ Please note: The foreshore includes large boulders and can be slippery. Toilet facilities are limited to the start of the day and the harbour area near the museum.

Bookings

Children must be accompanied by an adult so please buy tickets for children and accompanying adult/s.

Tickets

£2.50

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Booking Summary

2
x Rockwatch Members
£5.00
Total Price
£5.00

Author: Helen Connolly

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