Established 2002

Welcome to Discovering Fossils - a collection of online resources and guided fossil hunts that introduce the palaeontology of Great Britain.

Written and designed by lifelong fossil enthusiast Roy Shepherd, the website documents the country's most productive fossil hunting locations and explains the techniques for effective, responsible collecting and conservation.

Discovering Fossils provides public and private guided fossil hunts where families, groups and individuals of all ages and experience can discover fossils for themselves. For details of forthcoming fossil hunts please follow the link at the top of the page.

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Safety notice: Fossil hunting can at times pose a risk to personal safety, in particular within environments close to the coast, cliffs or in quarries and when using the tools and equipment illustrated. Discovering Fossils provides a free resource to inform you about this fascinating subject and does not accept any liability for decisions made using this information. We recommend all individuals abide by the fossil hunting guidelines available by clicking on the icon at the top of the page.