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Rockwatch Visit: Fossils and Minerals Day at the National Stone Centre, Derbyshire

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Date(s) - Thursday, 21 August 2025
10:45 - 16:45

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📍 Wirksworth, Derbyshire
🗓 Thursday 21st August 2025
🕥 10:45 am – 4:45 pm
💷 £15 per person (includes Geotrail, Fossil Detective activity and Light Railway)
👥 Max group size: 24 participants

Join Rockwatch for a fascinating geological adventure in the heart of the Peak District. Learn about Peak District limestones and what they reveal about Derbyshire’s ancient past and enjoy a hands-on Fossils and Minerals Day at the National Stone Centre.

Explore the Geotrail, become a fossil detective, ride a narrow-gauge railway, and hunt for mineral treasures at Black Rocks and Steeplehouse Quarry, home to fossil shark teeth and other surprises! See the link between geology and the nature of the local landscape.

🔍 Led by experts: Peter Jones, Robin Jeffcoat, and Viv Smith
📍 Meeting Point: NSC Discovery Centre, Porter Lane, DE4 4LS

Spaces are limited to 24 participants and for Rockwatch members only. Book early to avoid disappointment!

Bookings

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

Tickets

£15.00

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Booking Summary

2
x Rockwatch Members
£30.00
Total Price
£30.00

Author: Helen Connolly

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