The UK's Nationwide Geology Club for Children

Leeson House 2025 – Exploring Dorset’s Geological Delights
Aug18

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...

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Dig Into Derbyshire’s Deep Past with Rockwatch!
Jul21

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...

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Pebble Detectives in Action – Rockwatch at Thorndon Country Park
Jun17

Pebble Detectives in Action – Rockwatch at Thorndon Country Park

thorndon-pebble-hunter-sm Image 1 of 6 Rockwatch Pebble Detective! Saturday 31 May 2025 |Essex Rockwatchers were out in force at Thorndon Country Park this May for an exciting Pebble Trail Adventure – and what a fantastic day it was! Building on the pebble skills many members gained at our recent Harrow Weald Common event, this field trip gave everyone the chance to test their knowledge in the wild, guided once again by our brilliant...

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Discover the Stories Hidden in Stone at Thorndon Country Park!
May07

Discover the Stories Hidden in Stone at Thorndon Country Park!

[Show slideshow] 31 May 2025 | 10.30–1pm | £2.50 per person If you joined us for our recent Pebble Adventure at Harrow Weald Common, you won’t want to miss what’s next! We’re heading to Thorndon Country Park in Essex for another hands-on Pebble Trail exploration — and this time, you can put your new pebble-spotting skills to the test! Follow the trail to discover a variety of pebbles — flint, pot-lid, red flint and more — and...

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Join Rockwatch for a Rock & Fossil Afternoon at Discover Bucks Museum!
Mar31

Join Rockwatch for a Rock & Fossil Afternoon at Discover Bucks Museum!

Rockwatch is thrilled to announce that we’ll be taking part in an exciting Rock & Fossil Afternoon at Discover Bucks Museum on Sunday, 4 May 2025, from 12 pm to 3 pm! This fun-filled event is perfect for families, budding geologists, and anyone curious about the fascinating world of rocks and fossils. What’s in Store? Get ready for an afternoon packed with interactive activities and geological fun! Here’s what you can look forward...

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