The UK's Nationwide Geology Club for Children

Festival of Geology

The Festival of Geology – brought to you by the Geologists’ Association – takes place in November every year and this year it takes place on 1st November 2025.

Last year it took place on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd November. Rockwatch joins in the fun every year bringing our younger geology lovers plenty of fun activities alongside the more grown up programme.

Here’s a run down of the 2024 itinerary:

Festival Day 1 Itinerary – Saturday 2nd November

  • 10:30 am – 4:30 pm: Festival doors open to the public
  • Children’s Activities with Rockwatch: Engage the young geologists with fun and educational activities.
  • Lectures: Fabulous talks from leading Geological experts about Mary Anning, Dinosaurs in Wales and Stories of Rocks! Find out more about the talks.
  • Exhibitors: Explore a wide array of geological displays and activities from museums, universities, and geological societies.
  • Fossil & Mineral Displays: Marvel at the beauty of ancient fossils and minerals.
  • Books & Maps: Discover a collection of geological books and maps.
  • Photographic Competition Entries: Admire stunning geological photographs submitted by talented individuals.
  • Geological Artists, Ceramicists & Jewellery Makers: See the artistic side of geology through creative works.
  • Adult Workshops: Participate in workshops and discussions for geological enthusiasts.
  • Mary Anning Model: Get a close look at a model dedicated to the legendary paleontologist.
  • Special Exhibition: Explore the most important maps in the history of geology, “The Smith and Greenough Maps.”

Field Trips Day 2 Itinerary – Sunday 3rd November

Location: Various geological sites of interest in and around London.

Field Trip Options: Participate in guided urban geology walks around London exploring the rocks and fossils around St Paul’s, a Geotrail around Lesnes Abbey Woods, and a trip to the Crystal Palace Dinosaur Park.

Visit the official Festival of Geology website for more details and updates.

Download the Urban Geology Walks Programme for further detail about the walks and how to book.