Rocks on Ice! The Secret Geology Powering Olympic Curling
With the Winter Olympics in full swing, there’s one sport that makes geologists lean forward in their seats — Curling! Why? Because the real MVP might just be the rock itself. What Is Curling? Curling is played by two teams of four. Players take turns sliding eight stones down an ice sheet towards a circular target called the house. Points are scored for the stones that finish closest to the centre. But here’s the twist: those stones...
Live in the Stone Age with Rockwatch!
[Show slideshow] Sunday 12 April 2026 10:00am for coffee | 10:30am start | Finish approx. 1:00pm Celtic Harmony Camp, near Hertford (SG13 8NY) Minimum age: 7 Rockwatch is delighted to be teaming up with our friends at the Amateur Geological Society (AGS) – North London for a very special prehistoric experience! Join us at Celtic Harmony Camp, a reconstructed prehistoric settlement set in beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, where...
Join us for Fossil Hunting at Bracklesham Bay
[Show slideshow] If you’ve ever dreamed of finding a fossil shark’s tooth with the sea stretching out in front of you, Bracklesham Bay is the place to do it — and this May, Rockwatch is heading back. On Saturday 16th May 2026, join fossil experts David and Anne Bone for a relaxed but thrilling afternoon exploring one of southern England’s most productive fossil beaches. Bracklesham’s rocks record a time around 45 million years ago,...
Folkestone’s Footprints: Walking Where Dinosaurs Once Walked
Have you ever stood in the exact place where dinosaurs once walked? In April and June 2026, Rockwatch is offering members the chance to do just that on our Folkestone’s Footprints fieldtrips in Kent—home to some of the most important dinosaur footprint discoveries in Britain. The day begins on the rocky foreshore at Copt Point, guided by Steve Friedrich, who helped uncover many of the footprints preserved here. These tracks represent...
February Half Term Fossil Fun at Lowewood Museum
Wednesday 19 February 2025 | 10:30am–3:00pm Rockwatch is delighted to be returning to Lowewood Museum this February half term for a day dedicated to fossils, creativity and discovery. This free, drop-in event is perfect for children and families who are curious about the ancient past. Throughout the day, visitors can handle real fossils, take part in fossil-themed art activities, and even bring along their own finds to be identified...
Christmas Geology Fun for Young Rockwatchers!
The festive season is here, and what better way to keep young geology lovers engaged over the school holidays than with some Festive-themed geology activities? We’ve put together a special activity sheet packed with four fun and creative crafts that combine the magic of Christmas with the wonder of rocks, fossils, and dinosaurs. Our Christmas Geology Activity Sheet includes four hands-on ideas that are perfect for children of all...