The UK's Nationwide Geology Club for Children

Live in the Stone Age with Rockwatch!
Feb11

Live in the Stone Age with Rockwatch!

[Show slideshow] Sunday 12 April 2026 10:00am for coffee | 10:30am start | Finish approx. 1:00pm Celtic Harmony Camp, near Hertford (SG13 8NY) Minimum age: 7 Rockwatch is delighted to be teaming up with our friends at the Amateur Geological Society (AGS) – North London for a very special prehistoric experience! Join us at Celtic Harmony Camp, a reconstructed prehistoric settlement set in beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, where...

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Folkestone’s Footprints: Walking Where Dinosaurs Once Walked
Jan21

Folkestone’s Footprints: Walking Where Dinosaurs Once Walked

Have you ever stood in the exact place where dinosaurs once walked? In April and June 2026, Rockwatch is offering members the chance to do just that on our Folkestone’s Footprints fieldtrips in Kent—home to some of the most important dinosaur footprint discoveries in Britain. The day begins on the rocky foreshore at Copt Point, guided by Steve Friedrich, who helped uncover many of the footprints preserved here. These tracks represent...

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February Half Term Fossil Fun at Lowewood Museum
Jan19

February Half Term Fossil Fun at Lowewood Museum

Wednesday 19 February 2025 | 10:30am–3:00pm Rockwatch is delighted to be returning to Lowewood Museum this February half term for a day dedicated to fossils, creativity and discovery. This free, drop-in event is perfect for children and families who are curious about the ancient past. Throughout the day, visitors can handle real fossils, take part in fossil-themed art activities, and even bring along their own finds to be identified...

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Christmas Geology Fun for Young Rockwatchers!
Dec24

Christmas Geology Fun for Young Rockwatchers!

The festive season is here, and what better way to keep young geology lovers engaged over the school holidays than with some Festive-themed geology activities? We’ve put together a special activity sheet packed with four fun and creative crafts that combine the magic of Christmas with the wonder of rocks, fossils, and dinosaurs. Our Christmas Geology Activity Sheet includes four hands-on ideas that are perfect for children of all...

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Issue 101 of the Rockwatch Magazine – Out Now!
Dec23

Issue 101 of the Rockwatch Magazine – Out Now!

Ammonites-go-the-distance-Arietites-bucklandi-in-fallen-Blue-Lias-Formation-boulder-on-the-beach-Lyme-Regis Image 1 of 8 Ammonites go the distance Issue 101 of the Rockwatch Magazine has landed just in time for the Christmas holidays — the perfect companion for cosy winter reading between festive fun and family time. This latest issue is packed with geological wonders, fascinating stories and inspiring people, taking readers from...

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Give the Gift of Rockwatch Membership This Christmas!
Nov27

Give the Gift of Rockwatch Membership This Christmas!

Are you looking for a Christmas gift that’s exciting, educational, and packed with adventures? A Rockwatch Membership Gift is the perfect present for children who love dinosaurs, fossils, minerals, rocks, or simply exploring the outdoors! 🎄 For only £15 per family, you can give a whole year of geological fun — plus a fantastic membership pack posted straight to their door. 🎅 Order by 14th December for Christmas...

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