Suitable for families		Permission required	The key is applied to each of the following locations to indicate the type of terrain and the potential volume of fossils you may encounter. Please note, the volume of finds may vary considerably at different times of the year and depending on prevailing weather conditions. These summaries are produced from recent visits and are updated on a frequent basis.
	Quarry location		High find frequency
	Beach location		Average find frequency
	Countryside location		Low find frequency

	Hunstanton (Norfolk)	Cretaceous
	Summary: Hunstanton is one of the best locations in Norfolk to find fossils. The cliffs are simply spectacular and promise a good range of fossils. The best time of year to visit is the winter or after periods of heavy rain/seas, when the rate of erosion is at its greatest. Fossils: ammonites, bivalves, belemnites, echinoids, sponges, shark teeth...
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	Walton-on-the-Naze (Essex)	Eocene and Pliocene
	Summary: Walton-on-the-Naze is a surprisingly good place to find a range of fossils. The presence of both London Clay and the much younger Red Crag provides a diversity of fossils within a short stretch of beach. Some of the largest London Clay Sharks Teeth can be found here. Fossils: bivalves, shark teeth, wood...
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A great family day out...

Left: Participants on various Discovering Fossils and Junior Geo fossil hunting events. Right: Families handle some real fossils at the event base.

Join us on an organised fossil hunt! Discovering Fossils and JuniorGeo have joined forces to provide a series of exciting prehistoric experiences for families and individuals of all ages and levels of knowledge. Our events include an introduction to the geology and fossils, followed by a group fossil hunt where everyone has an opportunity to find and collect a variety of fossils. To find out more CLICK HERE.

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