Exploring East Yorkshire’s Ice Age Coast
On Friday 14 August 2026, trip leaders Brenda Almond and Mike Horne welcomed three Rockwatch families from Chesterfield, Sheffield and Norwich for a fascinating exploration of the Ice Age Coast at Skipsea Withow Mere in East Yorkshire. The day began at Mr Moo’s Ice Cream Parlour, where there was time to enjoy an ice cream before setting off. The group followed a footpath through woodland and alongside fields to the cliff top, before...
Explore our amazing Earth with Issue 103 of Rockwatch Magazine
The summer holidays have arrived – and so has Issue 103 of Rockwatch Magazine! A break from school offers the perfect opportunity to follow your curiosity, explore subjects beyond the curriculum and learn more about our remarkable planet. Published in July 2026, our summer edition is packed with fossils, crystals, rocks, geological mysteries and ideas for your own adventures. Former Rockstar winner Emma Bowler begins by exploring...
NEW Summer Adventure! Fossil Hunters – This One’s for You!
If your children can’t resist stopping to look at interesting rocks or dream of finding their own fossils, our upcoming Gamelands Stone Circle & Carboniferous Fossil Hunt in Cumbria is the perfect family adventure. While we’ll begin by exploring one of Britain’s lesser-known prehistoric stone circles and uncovering the mystery of its giant granite boulders, that’s just the start of the day. Our real mission...
Don’t Miss Your Summer Rockwatch Adventure!
Summer is one of the best times to get outside, explore amazing places and discover geological wonders. While many of this year’s Rockwatch field trips have already sold out, there are still a few exciting opportunities to join us before the summer comes to an end. Whether you’re an experienced fossil hunter or just beginning your geological journey, our remaining events offer something for every young geologist and their...
Sunshine, Dinosaurs and Discoveries in Folkestone
Our second Rockwatch visit to Folkestone this year proved to be another huge success, with glorious sunshine, fascinating discoveries and plenty of smiles throughout the day. Led by the ever-enthusiastic Steve Friedrich, our young geologists and their families spent the day exploring one of the UK’s most exciting dinosaur footprint locations. Conditions couldn’t have been better, with clear skies and excellent visibility...