Date/Time
Date(s) - Saturday, 4 July 2026
09:45 - 15:30
Categories
Date: Saturday 4th July 2026
Time: Meet at 9:45am | Finish approx. 3:30pm
Location: Bank Top Car Park, Staithes, North Yorkshire
Leader: Professor Kevin G. Taylor (University of Manchester)
Rockwatch is heading back to the spectacular North Yorkshire coast for another unforgettable fossil-hunting adventure in Staithes!
Join us for a hands-on geology field trip led by Professor Kevin G. Taylor, where we’ll explore the fascinating rocks and fossils of the Lower Jurassic coastline. This is a fantastic opportunity for young geologists and families to discover ancient marine environments, search for fossils, and learn how these rocks formed over millions of years.
What We’ll Do
- Start the day at the harbour’s edge with an introduction to the geology of Staithes and what we might find
- Walk south along the foreshore to explore the Lower Jurassic mudstones and ironstones of the Cleveland Ironstone Formation
- Hunt for fossils, including ammonites, belemnites, and trace fossils
- Discover how these rocks formed and the environmental conditions that shaped them
- Learn about the origin of the ironstones and their historical importance
- Keep an eye out for seabirds—and if we’re lucky, seals too!
Important Information
- Maximum places: 30 (booking essential)
- Cost: £2.50 per Rockwatch member
- Meeting point: Bank Top Car Park, Staithes (can be busy—please arrive in good time)
- Toilets: Available at the car park and in the village
What to Bring
- Hard hat (essential)
- Sturdy footwear (rocky and slippery terrain)
- Weather-appropriate clothing (coastal weather can change quickly)
- Packed lunch (limited local options)
Please Note
This site is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), so fossil collecting is limited to loose material only.
👉 Book your place now and join us for a brilliant day of fossil hunting and discovery!
Bookings
Children must be accompanied by an adult so please buy tickets for children and accompanying adult/s.Bookings are closed for this event.
