Hunt for Shark Teeth on the Essex Coast!
Have you ever held a real fossil in your hand… one that’s millions of years old? This summer, Rockwatchers are heading back to Walton-on-the-Naze and we’d love you to come too! It’s a chance to become a real-life fossil hunter. A beach full of secrets… The cliffs at Walton-on-the-Naze are constantly changing. Bit by bit, they crumble and reveal fossils hidden inside for millions of years. That means every Rockwatch visit is different...
A Summer Holiday Trip to Skipsea Withow Mere
What if you could stand in a place shaped by glaciers, explore clues from ancient wetlands, and discover rocks that have travelled hundreds of miles? This summer, Rockwatchers are heading to the East Yorkshire coast for a very special geological adventure—and you’re invited. At Skipsea Withow Mere, the landscape tells an incredible story. Thousands of years ago, ice sheets sculpted this coastline, leaving behind layers of clay, sand...
Back to Staithes! Join Rockwatch for a Jurassic Fossil Adventure
After a fantastic trip last year, Rockwatch is excited to return to the incredible coastline of Staithes on Saturday 4th July 2026! This stretch of the North Yorkshire coast is one of the best places in the UK to explore rocks from the Lower Jurassic period, packed with fossils and stories from an ancient sea. It’s the perfect setting for a family-friendly day of discovery, and we’re delighted to once again be joined by Professor...
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...