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Weekend Palaeontology Experience

Sat 10 Oct · 09:30

Stori Brymbo

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About This Event

The Weekend Palaeontology Experience will be hosted at Stori Brymbo on 10 October 2026, starting at 9:30 AM. This two-day immersive programme provides participants with direct access to expert palaeontologist Dr Tim Astrop. The cost for this experience is £217.38.

Enjoy a two-day immersive programme with direct access to our expert Palaeontologist, Dr Tim Astrop.

Enjoy a two-day immersive programme with direct access to our expert Palaeontologist, Dr Tim Astrop. The experience includes training in fossil excavation, identification, conservation, and curation; using tools and techniques in real field conditions.

The Brymbo Fossil Forest site preserves a Carboniferous coal forest and offers a rare glimpse into one of the planet's earliest rainforests. This environment was home to massive anthropods, extinct plant species, and ancient amphibians: ancestors to modern terrestrial life.

Price: £199/person

What's included: Tea & Coffee, Lunch of Soup or Cawl and a Roll (or 20% off our coffeehouse menu), Tours, Discounts on local hotels

What's not included: Barista coffee, Travel & Accommodation

Please note that, due to the terrain and the nature of this experience, it may not be suitable for everyone. If you have any concerns about accessibility or anything else, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at info@storibrymbo.com.

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Frequently asked questions

Weekend Palaeontology Experience takes place on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 09:30. The event runs until Sunday, 11 October 2026.

Weekend Palaeontology Experience is held at Stori Brymbo in Chester (Phoenix Drive, Brymbo, LL11 5AX).

Tickets for Weekend Palaeontology Experience are priced at £217.38. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.

The forecast for Weekend Palaeontology Experience is Light drizzle · 11°C.

Yes — hotels within walking distance of Stori Brymbo can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.

Tickets for Weekend Palaeontology Experience can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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