A three hour fossil hunt fun for the whole family.

The next step up from our Fossil Fun event. Join our team and a small group of like minded people on a 3 hour fossil hunting adventure!

You'll join a local fossil hunter with over 20 years experience of fossil hunting on the Yorkshire coast and discover the prehistoric secrets Spurn has to offer in this hands-on, family focused event!

As one of the fastest eroding coastlines in Europe, the North Sea provides a steady stream of incredible fossils ranging from coral specimens over 300-million-year-old to ice age beasts only a few thousand years in age.

During this walk our staff will help you to ID what we find, offer preparation advice and give you some top tips to make your own future discoveries!

Embrace your wild side - what to expect:

This event takes place on Spurn's beach, which has uneven terrain.

This is a three hour walk. For our shorter sessions please see Fossil Fun.

What to bring/wear

Our events mostly take place outside so brace yourself for the Yorkshire weather! We'd recommend sturdy and waterproof footwear or wellies, and lots of layers! If it's a hot day, remember a hat and suncream!

Toilets and catering

There are toilets (including an accessible toilet) and a café at the Spurn Discovery Centre, serving both hot and cold food.

Covid-19 secure

If you have tested positive or think you may have Covid-19 we ask you to stay at home. Please contact Supporter Services if this is the case and your booking will be refunded. Visit our events Covid-19 page for more details.

Joining us on the day

Our events meet at Spurn Discovery Centre, where there is a cafe and toilets. Please arrive with plenty of time before your event!

Please meet at our picnic benches in the Spurn Discovery Centre's outdoor auditorium.

Parking

There is a £5 parking charge, which helps us to maintain the centre and look after the reserve. There is free parking for Wildlife Trust members who display their up-to-date membership card on their car dashboard.

Directions

Our address is Spurn Discovery Centre, Spurn Road, Kilnsea, Hull HU12 0UH. See our website for further directions!

Contact us

If you're having difficulties with your booking, or you have more questions about the event, please don't hesitate to get in touch! You can email us at supporter.services@ywt.org.uk or drop us a call on 01904 659570.

About Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Photo: Fossil - Carmen SOle

People - Matthew Roberts

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is the only charity entirely dedicated to conserving, protecting and enhancing Yorkshire's wildlife and wild places. Find out more about what we do on our website and discover how you can support our work.

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