Fossil Hunting 21/08/2021 (other dates available)

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Fossil Hunting

10am - 2pm
Great Linford Manor Park
Free.
Suitable for all ages.
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Did you know there are fossils at Great Linford Manor Park? Come along and hunt for them under the expert guidance of Dr Jill Eyers, our resident geologist or rock expert.

Dr Eyers has identified that rocks at the Manor Park are over 170 million years old, that's older than some dinosaurs!

At this outdoor event, learn how rocks form, what a fossil is and how to identify them in the local park.

Suitable for all ages. 'Rock' up from 10am - 2pm.

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