The Festival of Geology – brought to you by the Geologists’ Association – takes place in November every year and last year it took place on 7th November 2025.

Rockwatch joins in the fun every year bringing our younger geology lovers plenty of fun activities alongside the more grown up programme.

Here’s what took place last year:

Festival Day 1 Itinerary – Saturday 7th November

• 10:30 am – 4:30 pm: Festival doors opened to the public.
• Children’s Activities with Rockwatch: Engaging young geologists with fun and educational activities.
• Lectures: Fabulous talks and workshops from leading Geological experts and engaging speakers.
• Exhibitors: A wide array of geological displays and activities from museums, universities, and geological societies.
• Fossil & Mineral Displays: Ancient fossils and minerals.
• Books & Maps: Collections of geological books and maps.
• Photographic Competition Entries: Stunning geological photographs submitted by talented individuals.
• Geological Artists, Ceramicists & Jewellery Makers: The artistic side of geology through creative works.
• Adult Workshops: Workshops and discussions for geological enthusiasts.

Field Trips Day 2 Itinerary – Sunday 8th November

Location: Various geological sites of interest in and around London.

Field Trip Options: Guided urban geology walks around London exploring the  Natural History Museum.Stone in the City,The Urban Geology of Battersea, and The Evolution Garden at the Natural History Museum.

Visit the official Festival of Geology website for more details and to book.