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...
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...
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...
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...
Rockwatch Families Enjoy a Fantastic Fossil & Minerals Day in Derbyshire
steeple-grange-light-railway-cab1 Image 1 of 9 Steeple Grange Light Railway carriage with Rockwatchers What a fabulous time we had on our Rockwatch field trip to Derbyshire! Families joined us for a full day of geological adventures at the National Stone Centre, Steeplehouse Quarry, Cromford Moor Mine site, and beyond. From exploring the Geotrail and spotting ancient fossils to riding the Steeple Grange Light Railway, discovering...