Walk in the Footsteps of Dinosaurs – A Dewars Farm First for Rockwatch
Imagine standing exactly where dinosaurs once walked… This July, Rockwatch is offering something completely new — a visit to Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire, a site that has revealed an extraordinary network of dinosaur trackways. This is our first-ever trip to the site, and we’re incredibly excited to share it with you. Here, preserved in ancient layers of rock, are the footprints of enormous long-necked dinosaurs and powerful...
Footprints in Time: A Fantastic Day with Rockwatch in Folkestone
On Saturday 11th April, Rockwatchers headed to the coast for an unforgettable day in Folkestone – and what a way to kick off our first of three planned visits to explore the origins of dinosaur footprints in the sand. From the moment the day began, there was a real sense of excitement. Families gathered, ready to step back in time and uncover clues from millions of years ago – and they were not disappointed. Leading the...
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...
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...