The UK's Nationwide Geology Club for Children

Issue 102 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published April 2026
Mar24

Issue 102 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published April 2026

Issue 102 Contents List: published April 2026 Rockwatch members receive a copy of the Rockwatch Magazine three times a year to coincide with the main school holidays – Christmas, Easter and Summer.  To receive your copy of the magazine join today! Inside this issue… [Show slideshow] STONE SURPRISES IN THE CITY An exciting geological walk SOMETIMES, THE BEST THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES Exploring the world of...

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Join Rockwatch for a Day of Fossils, Fun and Discovery at Bucks Museum!
Mar20

Join Rockwatch for a Day of Fossils, Fun and Discovery at Bucks Museum!

We’re delighted to be heading back to Buckinghamshire for the much-loved Rock & Fossil Day at the Discover Bucks Museum — and we’d love you to join us! This is one of those special events where geology really comes to life. You won’t just be looking at rocks behind glass — you’ll be holding them, exploring them, and even creating your own. Alongside our friends at The Bucks Geology Group, we’ll be helping families uncover the...

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Join Rockwatch at the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival 2026!
Mar20

Join Rockwatch at the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival 2026!

13–14 June 2026 | Lyme Regis, Dorset | FREE family event Rockwatch is excited to be returning to one of the highlights of the geological calendar — the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival! Set against the stunning backdrop of the Jurassic Coast, this fantastic free festival celebrates the wonders of fossils, geology and deep time in one of the most important fossil-hunting locations in the world. A place shaped by history Lyme Regis is...

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Rockwatchers Explore Fossils, Dinosaurs and Museum Treasures This Half Term
Mar05

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...

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Explore an Ancient Volcano with Rockwatch in Cumbria
Mar04

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...

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