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Discover the Aptian Stage and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity That Shaped Our Planet
Sip back and discover the Aptian Stage (121–113 Ma) and explore the Early Cretaceous marked by Pangaea’s breakup, South Atlantic opening, and Tethys expansion. Discover greenhouse climates, Oceanic Anoxic Event 1a, black shale formation, rudist reefs, and the rise of angiosperms driving the Cretaceous Terrestrial Revolution. Key fossils, ammonites, foraminifera, and Selli Level black shales in Italy provide vital insights into global tectonics, climate, and biodiversity evolu
4 hours ago5 min read


Discover the Aquitanian Stage and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity That Shaped Our Planet
Discover the Aquitanian Stage (23.03–20.44 Ma) and explore the earliest division of the Miocene Epoch, marked by global climate cooling, tectonic activity, and major mammalian evolution. Defined at the Lemme-Carrosio GSSP in Italy’s Rigoroso Formation, it records rich marine and terrestrial fossils from foraminifera to early deer, rodents, and primates. Named after France’s Aquitaine Basin, the Aquitanian reveals critical insights into Neogene ecosystems, faunal migrations, a
1 day ago4 min read


Discover the Archean Eon and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity That Shaped Our Planet
Sip back and discover the Archean Eon (4–2.5 billion years ago) and explore a pivotal era in Earth’s history marked by the formation of the first continental crust, greenstone belts, oceans, and early life. Discover Archean geology, komatiites, banded iron formations, stromatolite fossils, and the origins of Earth’s atmosphere and biosphere.
1 day ago5 min read


Discover the Arenig Age and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity That Shaped Our Planet
Sip back and discover the Arenig Age dating back 477.7 – 470 Myrs, a dynamic Early Ordovician interval marked by rising seas, tectonic activity, and the Great Ordovician Biodiversification Event. Defined by Adam Sedgwick in Wales and globally recognised at Hunneberg, Sweden with the “golden spike” GSSP, the Arenig reveals ancient oceans, trilobites, graptolites, brachiopods, cephalopods, and early reefs. Explore its fossils, geology, and heritage across Wales, England, Scotla
1 day ago4 min read


Discover North Yorkshire and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Aysgarth Falls
Sip back and discover Aysgarth Falls in North Yorkshire’s Wensleydale—a stunning series of waterfalls carved through Carboniferous limestone of the Yoredale Series. Explore a landscape shaped by ancient tropical seas, glacial erosion, and rich geodiversity. Fossil hunters can uncover crinoids, brachiopods, corals, and more in the Gayle Limestone. A designated SSSI, Aysgarth Falls is a must-visit for geology and nature lovers alike.
Jul 154 min read


Discover Thornbury and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Brinkmarsh Quarry
Sip back and discover Brinkmarsh Quarry near Thornbury, a designated SSSI and one of Britain’s key Silurian fossil sites. Explore fossil-rich Brinkmarsh Beds of the Wenlock Series, dating back over 427 million years, revealing ancient marine life including corals, brachiopods, and rare gastropods. Set within the Tortworth Inlier, this overgrown quarry showcases volcanic ash layers, Celestine veins, and tectonic features, offering a unique glimpse into Britain's dynamic Siluri
Jul 153 min read


Discover Bath and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Browns Folly
Sip back and discover Brown’s Folly Nature Reserve near Bath, a stunning Site of Special Scientific Interest rich in Jurassic fossils, oolitic limestone, and Bath Stone heritage. Explore ancient mines, ammonite biozones, and rare marine fossils from the Bathonian Stage. Enjoy panoramic Avon Valley views, diverse woodland, rare orchids, butterflies, and Greater Horseshoe bats. Ideal for geology walks, fossil hunting, and nature conservation near Monkton Farleigh and Bathford.
Jul 114 min read


Discover Bristol and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Avon Gorge
Sip back and discover Bristol and explore the fossils and geodiversity of Avon Gorge a picturesque natural landmark whose steep fossiliferous limestone cliffs rise high above the River Avon. Carved by the combined forces of sea level change, tectonic movement, glacial erosion and flowing water. Avon Gorge tells a story that spans more than 350 million years back to the Carboniferous Period.
Jul 65 min read


Discover Bristol and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Bickley Wood
Sip back and discover Bristol and explore Bickley Wood near Hanham Green, just east of Bristol—a hidden gem and SSSI showcasing late Carboniferous fossils. This site offers rare, accessible exposures of non-marine invertebrate and plant-rich shales from the Downend Formation, dating back over 307 million years. Part of the Pennant Sandstone, it reveals a lush, ancient world. Easily reached via the Avon River Trail, it’s perfect for geotourists, fossil fans, and nature lovers
Jul 23 min read


Discover Egypt and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of the Blue Hole of Dahab on the Red Sea
Sip back and discover Egypt and explore the fossils and geodiversity of the Blue Hole an ecotourism hotspot and striking circular karst doline or limestone sinkhole situated a few kilometres north of near the Bedouin village of Dahab on Egypt’s southeastern Sinai Peninsula on the Red Sea. Not only is this location geologically iconic as a collapsed cave system as a result from erosion and rising sea levels following the last ice age its deep cerulean waters are among the most
Jul 14 min read


Discover Somerset and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Barns Batch Spinney on Dundry Hill
Sip back and discover Bristol and explore the Jurassic Period fossils and geodiversity of Barns Batch Spinney known for ammonites and exposures of Inferior Oolite limestone. Located just southwest of Bristol, Barns Batch Spinney is located on Dundry Hill a place designated an SSSI and internationally recognised for its exposures of the Inferior Oolite Group a fossil-rich Middle Jurassic limestone sequence that offers critical insights into the Aalenian and Bajocian Stages 17
Jun 273 min read


Discover Bristol and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Barnhill Quarry near Chipping Sodbury
Sip back and discover Bristol and explore the fossils and geodiversity of Barnhill Quarry near Chipping Sodbury a site rich in Triassic bone beds, coral reefs and ancient marine life. Known locally as Arnold’s Quarry this disused limestone quarry may appear unassuming at first glance but it tells a story dating back 300 million years. Designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) Barnhill Quarry exposes layers where Triassic Rhaetic Clay sitting atop Carboniferous L
Jun 264 min read


Discover Somerset and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Banwell Caves
Sip back and discover Somerset and explore the fossils, Ice Age fauna and unique geology of Banwell Caves in Somerset’s Mendip Hills a hidden SSSI rich in history and karst features. Just 10 Km from Weston-super-Mare and nestled within the rugged beauty of Somerset’s Mendip Hills and tells a story starting over 350 million years ago during the Dinantian Epoch of the early Carboniferous period up to the Pleistocene where a 80,000 year old fossil assemblage of Ice Age megafauna
Jun 214 min read


Discover Bristol and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Aust Cliff
Discover Bristol and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Aust Cliff. Sip back and discover the outskirts of Bristol and explore the fossils and geodiversity of Aust Cliff located on the eastern bank of the River Severn framed by the Severn Bridge or Prince of Wales Bridge and one of the UK’s most significant Rhaetian fossil sites dating to between 208.5 - 201.3 million years ago known as the final stage of the Late Triassic Epoch and the Triassic Period
Jun 204 min read


Discover Scotland and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of Achanarras Quarry Near Caithness
Discover Scotland and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of Achanarras Quarry Near Caithness. Sip back and discover Scotland and explore the geodiversity and fossils of Achanarras Quarry located approximately 2 Km west of the village of Spittal in Caithness a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) of international geological significance telling a story of an ecosystem dating back to the Givetian Stage of the Middle Devonian epoch.
Jun 55 min read


Discover Wales and Explore the Brymbo Fossil Forest near Wrexham
Discover Wales and Explore the Brymbo Fossil Forest near Wrexham. Sip back and discover North Wales; explore the Brymbo Fossil Forest near Wrexham, book a fossil forest tour and embark on a deep time journey going back 314 million years! In the Spring of 2026, Stori Brymbo will open on this site with the aim to create an all year-round, publicly accessible, heritage attraction that integrates geological science with local industrial history.
May 295 min read


Discover Lincolnshire and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils at the Louth Museum
Discover Lincolnshire and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils at the Louth Museum
May 164 min read


Discover Wales and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of Ynys Llanddwyn on Anglesey
Discover Wales and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of Ynys Llanddwyn or Llanddwyn Island on Anglesey, North Wales
May 54 min read


Discover Wales and Explore its Geodiversity and Fossils of Green Bridge and Elegug Stacks
Discover Wales and Explore its Geodiversity and Fossils of Green Bridge and Elegug Stacks
May 24 min read


Discover Queensland and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of Riversleigh
Discover Queensland and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of Riversleigh. Sip back and discover Queensland in Australia and explore the geodiversity and fossils of Riversleigh part of the globally significant UNESCO designated Australian Fossil Mammal Sites World Heritage Area. Riversleigh is very much off the beaten track located within Aboriginal lands of the Waanyi people in Boodjamulla National Park- known as Rainbow Serpent Country.
Apr 215 min read
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