New Folkestone Fossil Hunting Trip Added After Huge Demand!
When we announced our Rockwatch fossil hunting trips to Folkestone earlier this year, we knew they would be popular — but we didn’t expect them to sell out quite so quickly! Both the April and June trips filled up fast, and we heard from many Rockwatch families who were disappointed to miss out. So, we’re excited to share some good news… We’ve organised a third Folkestone fossil hunting adventure! 📅 Saturday 17th October 2026...
Rockwatchers Explore Fossils, Dinosaurs and Museum Treasures This Half Term
FEB-Lowewood-3 Image 1 of 7 Rockwatchers had a fantastic time during February half term visiting two brilliant museums – Lowewood Museum in Hoddesdon and the Oxford University Museum of Natural History – both days packed with fossils, rocks and hands-on discovery. First up was a creative Fossil Fun Day at Lowewood Museum, where families dropped in throughout the day to explore real fossils, get hands-on, and share their own geological...
Explore an Ancient Volcano with Rockwatch in Cumbria
Did you know you can stand above the remains of a huge volcano that erupted hundreds of millions of years ago in Cumbria? Join Rockwatch on Sunday 19 April 2026 for a family geology adventure in Millom, South Cumbria, where we’ll explore ancient seafloors, volcanic rocks and a spectacular quarry view. Our trip begins at Donkey Rocks, where we’ll uncover clues to a seabed that existed around 420 million years ago. Then we’ll head to...
Folkestone’s Footprints: Walking Where Dinosaurs Once Walked
Have you ever stood in the exact place where dinosaurs once walked? In April and June 2026, Rockwatch is offering members the chance to do just that on our Folkestone’s Footprints fieldtrips in Kent—home to some of the most important dinosaur footprint discoveries in Britain. The day begins on the rocky foreshore at Copt Point, guided by Steve Friedrich, who helped uncover many of the footprints preserved here. These tracks represent...
Join us Behind the Scenes at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History
A special half-term Rockwatch visit: Wednesday 18 February 2026, 10.30am – approx. 3.00pm. Join Rockwatch this February half term for a fascinating behind-the-scenes experience at one of the world’s most famous natural history museums. If you’ve already joined us at Lowewood Museum in the past, this is the perfect alternative trip on the same day. We’ll enjoy a guided introduction to the museum before heading into normally...