The UK's Nationwide Geology Club for Children

Exploring Carboniferous Limestone: Join Our Rockwatch Field Trip!
Mar18

Exploring Carboniferous Limestone: Join Our Rockwatch Field Trip!

Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Somerset Earth Science Centre, Mendip Hills, Somerset Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure into the depths of Carboniferous Somerset? Join us on Wednesday, August 14th, as we embark on a journey to explore the marvellous Mendip Hills, delving into the captivating world of Carboniferous limestone. What to Expect Our day begins at the purpose-built...

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Ask an Ologist – FREE Online School Webinar
Feb29

Ask an Ologist – FREE Online School Webinar

Rockwatchers might like to ask their teachers to sign up for a FREE online event that’s being organised by Publisher DK. DK are hosting a 45-minute online webinar for school children around the world at 10am on 20 March when they can ask an ologist about fossils, rocks, minerals and more! Gemmologist and Earth Science Educational Consultant, Cally Oldershaw is joining the panel to answer your questions! To find out more and to...

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Join us on our next Geodetecting and Fossil Hunting Field Trip on 5th May
Feb21

Join us on our next Geodetecting and Fossil Hunting Field Trip on 5th May

[Show slideshow] Join us on the next Rockwatch field trip to West Sussex for a spot of Building Stones Geodetective work at the historic Guildhall in Chichester, West Sussex, followed by a fossil hunt on Bracklesham beach from 11.00am to 4.00pm on Sunday 5th May 2024. Activities: Building Stones Geodetective Work at Guildhall: Wear your geodetective hat as we explore the Guildhall, a former church of the Greyfriars. Field trip leader...

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Exploring Chilterns Chalk: A Journey Through Time with Rockwatch & Friends
Feb21

Exploring Chilterns Chalk: A Journey Through Time with Rockwatch & Friends

Join Rockwatch on Thursday, April 11th, for the grand finale of a special events series celebrating Chilterns Chalk. From 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM, immerse yourself in a day of discovery and excitement as we partner with the Chilterns Landscape Partnership and the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Steam Railway for an unforgettable experience. Step aboard the historic steam train for a nostalgic journey through the picturesque Chilterns...

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Meet a Megalosaurus – FREE Open Day
Feb15

Meet a Megalosaurus – FREE Open Day

Drop in to the Geological Society ‘Open House’ at Burlington House, London on 24 February from 10.00am – 4.30pm. If you missed out on seeing the model Megalosaurus earlier this month this is great opportunity to see it and explore one of London’s historic learned societies. There will be family-friendly activities throughout the day so it’s well worth a visit, perfect for Rockwatchers and young geology...

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Half Term Geology Fun with Rockwatch
Feb06

Half Term Geology Fun with Rockwatch

Join Rockwatch over Half Term at two fun-filled days of geology games and activities! Uxbridge Rock Show When: Monday 12 February from 9.30am. Where: Uxbridge Library, High St, Uxbridge UB8 1HD  – very close to Uxbridge Station (Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines) With: Rockwatch have teamed up with the Harrow & Hillingdon Geological Society to liven up half term for young geology lovers of all ages.  What: There...

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