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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 15, 20254 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 15, 20253 min read


Discover Bath and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Browns Folly
Sip back and explore Brown’s Folly near Bath, a Jurassic fossil hotspot and SSSI managed by Avon Wildlife Trust. Discover oolitic limestone, ammonites, brachiopods, crinoids, rare butterflies, and bat habitats. Walk trails, admire panoramic Avon Valley views, and learn the story of Bath Stone and William Smith, the “Father of English Geology.” Fossil collecting is allowed only from loose scree, ensuring conservation of this unique geological and ecological site.
Jul 11, 20254 min read


Discover Bristol and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Avon Gorge
Sip back and discover Avon Gorge in Bristol, a dramatic limestone landmark carved by sea level change, tectonics, and glacial erosion. Spanning 350 million years of history, it reveals fossils from the Carboniferous, Triassic, and Ice Age, including corals, dinosaurs, and hyenas. Flanked by Clifton Downs and Leigh Woods, and crowned by the Clifton Suspension Bridge, Avon Gorge offers geology, wildlife, and folklore within minutes of Bristol’s city centre.
Jul 6, 20255 min read


Discover Bristol and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Bickley Wood
Sip back and explore Bickley Wood near Bristol, one of Britain’s most important late Carboniferous fossil sites and a designated SSSI. This Avon Valley woodland exposes rare non-marine plant and invertebrate fossils from the Downend Formation, revealing tropical river, swamp, and delta environments from over 315 million years ago.
Jul 2, 20252 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’s Blue Hole near Dahab, a dramatic limestone sinkhole on the Sinai Peninsula shaped by tectonic rifting and sea-level change. Explore Eocene fossil-rich limestones, Nummulites foraminifera, coral reefs, and the famous underwater arch. A world-renowned yet dangerous diving site, the Blue Hole blends geodiversity, palaeontology, and Red Sea marine life.
Jul 1, 20254 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 27, 20253 min read


Discover Bristol and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Barnhill Quarry near Chipping Sodbury
Sip back and discover Barnhill Quarry near Chipping Sodbury in Bristol, a fossil rich SSSI revealing 300 million years of geodiversity. Explore Carboniferous limestone, Triassic Rhaetic clays, ripple marked pavements, karstic grikes, coral beds and bone beds with shark and fish fossils, revealing shallow tropical seas, ancient tidal flats, and the transition to Triassic environments before mass extinction and research by Professor Sidney Reynolds.
Jun 26, 20254 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 21, 20254 min read


Discover Bristol and Explore the Fossils and Geodiversity of Aust Cliff
Sip back and discover Aust Cliff near Bristol on the River Severn, one of the UK’s most important Rhaetian fossil sites. Designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest, it preserves a near-continuous record from the Late Triassic to Early Jurassic. Famous for its fossil-rich Rhaetic Bone Bed, Aust Cliff reveals marine reptiles, fish, and early dinosaurs, offering rare insights into prehistoric ecosystems shaped by tides, geology, and deep time evolution.
Jun 20, 20254 min read


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 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 5, 20255 min read


Discover Wales and Explore the Brymbo Fossil Forest near Wrexham
Sip back and discover the Brymbo Fossil Forest near Wrexham in North Wales, a uniquely preserved Carboniferous forest dating back 314 million years. Discovered beneath the former Brymbo Steelworks, the site reveals upright fossil trees, roots, coal seams and rare animal life. Opening in spring 2026, Stori Brymbo will offer tours, science led heritage experiences, and hands on access to a protected Site of Special Scientific Interest in North Wales.
May 29, 20255 min read


Discover Lincolnshire and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils at the Louth Museum
Sip back and discover the geological heritage of Lincolnshire at the Ludalinks Gallery, Louth Museum. Explore fossils, ammonites, Ice Age bluestones, and the ancient landscapes of the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape. From tropical seas to glacial sculpting, Louth Museum brings millions of years of geology, fossils, and local history vividly to life.
May 16, 20254 min read


Discover Wales and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of Ynys Llanddwyn on Anglesey
Sip back and discover Ynys Llanddwyn, a tidal island on Anglesey’s southwest coast, famed for its rugged beauty, Celtic history, and geological significance within the GeoMôn UNESCO Global Geopark. Known for chaotic mélange rock formations, pillow lavas, and stromatolites dating back 860 million years, it is also the resting place of Saint Dwynwen, Wales’ patron saint of lovers. Accessible from Newborough Beach, it offers sweeping views of Snowdonia and the Llŷn Peninsula.
May 5, 20254 min read


Discover Wales and Explore its Geodiversity and Fossils of Green Bridge and Elegug Stacks
Sip back and explore the Green Bridge of Wales and Elegug Stacks in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, where dramatic Carboniferous Limestone cliffs meet rich wildlife and deep geological history. Discover coastal erosion, Variscan mountain building, fossil-rich limestones, seabird colonies, and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path—one of the UK’s most spectacular geotourism destinations.
May 2, 20254 min read


Discover Queensland and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of Riversleigh
Sip back and 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 21, 20255 min read


Discover Utah and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of Arches National Park
Sip back and explore Arches National Park in Utah, home to over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, rich dinosaur fossils, and 300 million years of geological history. Discover Jurassic and Cretaceous rock formations, desert wildlife, ancient seas, and Indigenous heritage, from Delicate Arch to dinosaur trackways and the Wolfe Ranch petroglyphs.
Apr 16, 20256 min read


Discover Alaska and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve
Sip back and explore the wild geodiversity and fossil heritage of Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve in southwest Alaska. Discover Jurassic and Cretaceous fossils, dinosaur tracks, ancient volcanoes, Ice Age megafauna, and one of the most remote national parks in the USA, shaped by tectonic, volcanic, glacial, and marine processes over 160 million years.
Apr 10, 20255 min read


Discover Texas and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of the Amistad National Recreation Area
Sip back and explore South West Texas at Amistad National Recreation Area, a 265 km² natural oasis rich in fossils, karst landscapes, Cretaceous limestone, and Pleistocene megafauna. Discover marine life of the Western Interior Seaway, ancient petroglyphs at Panther Cave, water sports, hiking, and camping opportunities while uncovering the region’s geological, palaeontological, and cultural heritage.
Apr 9, 20254 min read


Discover Washington D.C and Explore the Geodiversity and Fossils of Anacostia Park
Sip back and explore the hidden dinosaur heritage of Washington, D.C. and National Capital Parks–East, where fossils from the Lower Cretaceous Arundel Formation reveal Astrodon johnstoni and other dinosaurs. Discover Anacostia Park, Fort Circle Parks, and Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens through deep-time geology, fossil history, and cultural landscapes shaped over 200 million years.
Apr 8, 20254 min read
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