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 Day Events offer several short "taster" sessions from the range of activities available at the National Stone Centre and take place on Wednesdays.

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>>

See below for the Day Events timetable. Attractions at the National Stone Centre: Story of Stone Exhibition, Guided Trails, Quarry Visit, Treasure in the Rocks Shop and the Millennium Wall

Day Events for 2008 - (Wednesdays)
June 25 Spaces available for 25 children
July 2 Spaces available for 150 children
July 9 Spaces available for 75 children
July 16 Spaces available for 75 children
Day Events for 2009 - (Wednesdays)
March 4 Spaces available
March 11 Spaces available
March 18 Spaces available
April 1 Spaces available
April 22 Spaces available
April 29 Spaces available
May 6 Spaces available
May 13 Spaces available
May 20 Spaces available
June 3 Spaces available
June 10 Spaces available
June 17 Spaces available
June 24 Spaces available
July 1 Spaces available
July 8 Spaces available
July 15 Spaces available

 

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.

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