Join Rockwatch for a Day of Fossils, Fun and Discovery at Bucks Museum!
We’re delighted to be heading back to Buckinghamshire for the much-loved Rock & Fossil Day at the Discover Bucks Museum — and we’d love you to join us! This is one of those special events where geology really comes to life. You won’t just be looking at rocks behind glass — you’ll be holding them, exploring them, and even creating your own. Alongside our friends at The Bucks Geology Group, we’ll be helping families uncover the...
Join Rockwatch at the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival 2026!
13–14 June 2026 | Lyme Regis, Dorset | FREE family event Rockwatch is excited to be returning to one of the highlights of the geological calendar — the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival! Set against the stunning backdrop of the Jurassic Coast, this fantastic free festival celebrates the wonders of fossils, geology and deep time in one of the most important fossil-hunting locations in the world. A place shaped by history Lyme Regis is...
New March Edition: Russell Society Junior Members Magazine Available Now!
We’re pleased to share that the March edition of the Russell Society Junior Members Magazine is now available — and it’s a fantastic read for Rockwatchers with an interest in minerals. This latest issue is packed with engaging content to help young enthusiasts explore the fascinating world of minerals, from collecting techniques to scientific discoveries. What’s inside this edition? Amazing Minerals Aspects of Mineral Collecting:...
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,...
New Folkestone Fossil Hunting Trip Added After Huge Demand!
When we announced our Rockwatch fossil hunting trips to Folkestone earlier this year, we knew they would be popular — but we didn’t expect them to sell out quite so quickly! Both the April and June trips filled up fast, and we heard from many Rockwatch families who were disappointed to miss out. So, we’re excited to share some good news… We’ve organised a third Folkestone fossil hunting adventure! 📅 Saturday 17th October 2026...
Rockwatchers Explore Fossils, Dinosaurs and Museum Treasures This Half Term
FEB-Lowewood-3 Image 1 of 7 Rockwatchers had a fantastic time during February half term visiting two brilliant museums – Lowewood Museum in Hoddesdon and the Oxford University Museum of Natural History – both days packed with fossils, rocks and hands-on discovery. First up was a creative Fossil Fun Day at Lowewood Museum, where families dropped in throughout the day to explore real fossils, get hands-on, and share their own geological...