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...
Join Rockwatch at the 2025 Festival of Geology
FOG-2025-1 Image 1 of 5 The 2025 Festival of Geology has talks from Dr Dean Lomax, Bob Nicholls, Saskia Elliott and Frankie Dunn. Get ready to discover and explore because Rockwatch is heading to the Festival of Geology on Saturday 1st November 2025 at The Geological Society, Burlington House, London — and we want YOU to come along! This is a FREE family-friendly day packed full of activities, talks, workshops and hands-on science...
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...
Leeson House 2025 – Exploring Dorset’s Geological Delights
This year’s annual Rockwatch residential trip to Dorset was another action-packed adventure! Rockwatchers spent five days based at our home for the week – the Leeson House Field Studies Centre, exploring some of Dorset’s most spectacular geological sites and making plenty of memories along the way. Day 1 – Settling In Rockwatchers arrived at Leeson House in the afternoon, filled with anticipation about the week ahead. The first...
Dig Into Derbyshire’s Deep Past with Rockwatch!
[Show thumbnails] Rockwatch invites young geologists and their families to a truly unique experience on Thursday 21st August 2025 — a Fossils and Minerals Day at the National Stone Centre in Derbyshire! This educational and fun-packed event is perfect for curious minds eager to explore the story of Derbyshire’s rocks, fossils, and industrial heritage. We’ll begin with a guided walk along the Geotrail, where you’ll see...