Make a weekend of it: explore London’s hidden geology!
Coming to the Festival of Geology on Saturday 7 November? Keep your family’s adventure going with one of three urban geology walks in London on Sunday 8 November 2026. Geology isn’t just something you find on a beach or halfway up a mountain. London’s buildings, parks and gardens have fascinating stories to tell too! These guided walks are a chance for curious Rockwatchers and their grown-ups to look more closely and discover things...
Dinosaurs, Moon Rocks and Earth’s Amazing Secrets – Festival of Geology 2026!
Calling all young fossil hunters, dinosaur detectives and future space explorers! Make sure Saturday 7 November 2026 is in your diary because the Festival of Geology is returning to Burlington House in London, and Rockwatch will be there! This fantastic FREE family event, organised by the Geologists’ Association, is packed with opportunities to discover the incredible story of our planet, meet real scientists and get hands-on...
Join Rockwatch at the 2025 Festival of Geology
FOG-2025-1 Image 1 of 5 The 2025 Festival of Geology has talks from Dr Dean Lomax, Bob Nicholls, Saskia Elliott and Frankie Dunn. Get ready to discover and explore because Rockwatch is heading to the Festival of Geology on Saturday 1st November 2025 at The Geological Society, Burlington House, London — and we want YOU to come along! This is a FREE family-friendly day packed full of activities, talks, workshops and hands-on science...
Be an Urban Geology Detective at the GA Festival of Geology 2024!
Hey Rockwatchers! Ready for an adventure? The GA Festival of Geology 2024 has some exciting Urban Geology walks in London to help you hone your geo-detective skills – perfect for young explorers and curious minds. Let’s dive into what each walk has to offer! Rocks and Fossils of the City of London Led by Mike Howgate | Start time: 11 am Starting at St. Paul’s station, we’ll explore the hidden treasures around the Cathedral....
Festival of Geology 2023 – Save the Date!
Exciting news! This year’s Festival of Geology is taking place on Saturday 4 November 2023 and is returning to London. The Festival, organised by the Geologists’ Association, takes place annually in November and is an opportunity to celebrate and immerse yourself into all things geology with other geology fans of all ages. Further details will be announced as the programme is confirmed but in the meantime please save the...