Don’t Miss Your Summer Rockwatch Adventure!
Summer is one of the best times to get outside, explore amazing places and discover geological wonders. While many of this year’s Rockwatch field trips have already sold out, there are still a few exciting opportunities to join us before the summer comes to an end. Whether you’re an experienced fossil hunter or just beginning your geological journey, our remaining events offer something for every young geologist and their...
Discover Something Amazing… Then Tell Us About It!
Every Rockstar entry tells a story. We can’t wait to hear yours. Perhaps you joined us on a Rockwatch field trip and discovered your very first fossil. Maybe a family holiday took you somewhere with incredible cliffs, caves or volcanoes. Perhaps you visited a museum and came home full of questions, or learned something fascinating at school that made you want to find out more. It could have been a film, a book, a conversation...
Sunshine, Dinosaurs and Discoveries in Folkestone
Our second Rockwatch visit to Folkestone this year proved to be another huge success, with glorious sunshine, fascinating discoveries and plenty of smiles throughout the day. Led by the ever-enthusiastic Steve Friedrich, our young geologists and their families spent the day exploring one of the UK’s most exciting dinosaur footprint locations. Conditions couldn’t have been better, with clear skies and excellent visibility...
Unearth the Hidden Geology of Stevenage with Rockwatch’s Summer GeoLab!
Have you ever wondered where the stones in your local buildings came from? Or how mountains, volcanoes and landscapes are formed? This summer, Rockwatch is inviting young geologists and their families to discover the answers at our exciting GeoLab event in Stevenage. Taking place on Wednesday 12 August, GeoLab combines the best parts of hands-on science, geology, exploration and discovery into one fun-filled day. We’re thrilled...
Fossils & Fun at Lyme Regis Fossil Festival 2026
What a fantastic weekend we had at the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival! It was wonderful to meet so many young geologists and their families as thousands of visitors descended on the Jurassic Coast to celebrate fossils, dinosaurs and all things geology. Throughout the weekend, the Rockwatch stand was buzzing with activity. Young visitors handled real fossils, tested their geological knowledge with games and activities, got creative with...
Discover Dagstone, Dinosaurs and Jurassic Treasures at Daglingworth Quarry
What do dinosaur bones, ancient sea creatures, Jurassic limestones and traditional building stone all have in common? You can discover the answer at our forthcoming Rockwatch field trip to Daglingworth Quarry on Saturday 27th June. Nestled in the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside near Cirencester, Daglingworth Quarry offers a remarkable window into life around 170 million years ago. The quarry exposes thick sequences of Middle...