Treasure in the Rocks Day Events Activities at the National Stone Centre: Gem Panning, Rocks and Minerals, Fossil Casting, Fossil Rubbing and Soil Study

 

The Treasure in the Rocks days offer several short "taster" sessions that include a guided trail, rocks and minerals, fossil casting, the exhibition, gem panning and the shop and take place on Wednesdays during term time. See more on these activities>>

These events are very popular and often involve large numbers of children, so it is important that groups arrive promptly and keep to the schedule they are given on the day. Each party of children should be divided into groups of no more than 25, with an appropriate number of adults accompanying each group. How to book taster sessions>>

Attractions at the National Stone Centre: Story of Stone Exhibition, Guided Trails, Quarry Visit, Treasure in the Rocks Shop and the Millennium Wall

 

Timetable
10.15 am Arrive at the National Stone Centre
10.25 am Introduction/ Health and Safety issues
10.30 am - 12.00 pm Morning sessions
12.00 pm - 12.40 pm
(This time may vary slightly)
Lunch (Please note that indoor facilities are not available – groups can picnic or use their coach if the weather is unsettled)
12.40 pm - 2.10 pm Afternoon sessions

 

How to book

  1. First check, by telephoning the National Stone Centre, to see if your chosen date is available before completing the booking form.

  2. Print out the booking form (pdf file), entering the number of participants in the "Treasure in the Rocks" box only. Boxes for the individual activities should not be used.

  3. Print out two copies of the Health and Safety statement and return a signed copy with the completed booking form to the National Stone Centre.

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The National Stone Centre is an Independent Registered Education Charity
Patron: The Dowager Duchess of Devonshire