Fossils & Fun at Lyme Regis Fossil Festival 2026
What a fantastic weekend we had at the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival! It was wonderful to meet so many young geologists and their families as thousands of visitors descended on the Jurassic Coast to celebrate fossils, dinosaurs and all things geology. Throughout the weekend, the Rockwatch stand was buzzing with activity. Young visitors handled real fossils, tested their geological knowledge with games and activities, got creative with...
Join Rockwatch at the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival 2026!
13–14 June 2026 | Lyme Regis, Dorset | FREE family event Rockwatch is excited to be returning to one of the highlights of the geological calendar — the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival! Set against the stunning backdrop of the Jurassic Coast, this fantastic free festival celebrates the wonders of fossils, geology and deep time in one of the most important fossil-hunting locations in the world. A place shaped by history Lyme Regis is...
Rockwatch at the 2025 Lyme Regis Fossil Festival – Join the Fun!
[Show slideshow] Dates: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th June Time: From 10:00 AM Location: Lyme Regis, Jurassic Coast The Lyme Regis Fossil Festival is back for 2025, and Rockwatch is excited to be joining the fun once again! Set against the stunning backdrop of the Jurassic Coast, this vibrant, family-friendly festival is a highlight of the geological calendar. Over the weekend, visitors can enjoy a fantastic mix of exploration,...
Join Rockwatch and Friends at the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival!
Join Rockwatch and Friends for an Adventure at the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival! Date: Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th June Time: 10:00 AM onwards Location: Lyme Regis, Jurassic Coast Calling all fossil enthusiasts, explorers, and families looking for an adventure! The Lyme Regis Fossil Festival is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever! Dive into the fascinating world of geology and earth sciences, on Dorset’s iconic...
Visit Mary Anning Exhibition
Rockwatchers may be interested to visit the new exhibition about fossil pioneer Mary Anning at the Lyme Regis Museum this summer. As well as visiting the newly unveiled Mary Anning statue on the sea front, visitors to the museum will be able to see a rare portrait of the paleontologist with her dog, Tray, on the beach at Lyme alongside one of her rare ichthyosaurs she discovered in 1832. Both of these special items are on loan to the...