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...
Explore an Ancient Volcano with Rockwatch in Cumbria
Did you know you can stand above the remains of a huge volcano that erupted hundreds of millions of years ago in Cumbria? Join Rockwatch on Sunday 19 April 2026 for a family geology adventure in Millom, South Cumbria, where we’ll explore ancient seafloors, volcanic rocks and a spectacular quarry view. Our trip begins at Donkey Rocks, where we’ll uncover clues to a seabed that existed around 420 million years ago. Then we’ll head to...
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...
CSI: Geoscience – When Rocks Solve Crimes!
What if a handful of soil could solve a crime? What if landscapes, minerals and microscopic clues could reveal hidden histories? This February, our friends at the Geological Society of London are inviting students and teachers to step into the fascinating world of forensic geoscience with their exciting “CSI: Geoscience” webinar series. Designed especially for Key Stage 3 students (ages 11–14), this programme shows how geoscience...