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Meet fellow collectors, get closer to the science and enjoy a day out. Discover fossil festivals, mineral shows, practical workshops and geology events across the United Kingdom.

England · Scotland · Wales · Northern Ireland

A diary for curious people
Organiser listings checked 3 Nov 2026. Check times, tickets and changes before travelling.

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Nov12026
Workshops & family

Junior Fossil Club — six-week block

Brymbo, Wrexham · Wales

1 Nov 2026 – 6 Dec 2026

A Sunday fossil club for ages 7–14.

Venue & visiting details

Stori Brymbo, New High Street, LL11 5AX

Course began 1 November; check whether places or late entry are available. Sundays 11.30am–12.30pm.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Stori Brymbo

Organiser & booking
Nov72026
Festivals

Festival of Geology

London · England

7 Nov 2026 – 8 Nov 2026

A weekend of geology displays, talks and guided walks.

Venue & visiting details

Burlington House and London walk venues

Saturday festival at Burlington House; Sunday walks have separate bookings.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Geologists’ Association

Organiser & booking
Nov72026
Shows & fairs

Worcester Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Worcester · England

7 Nov 2026 – 8 Nov 2026

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Worcester Racecourse, WR1 3EJ

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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Nov82026
Walks & field trips

Urban Geology of Battersea Park

London · England

8 Nov 2026

A guided look at the park’s building stones and landscape.

Venue & visiting details

Battersea Park

10am–noon. Part of the Festival of Geology; check booking availability.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · London Geodiversity Partnership

Organiser & booking
Nov112026
Talks & lectures

Geology and the societies of prehistoric and Roman northern England

Edinburgh · Scotland

11 Nov 2026

An illustrated talk in the society’s public programme.

Venue & visiting details

Grant Institute, King’s Buildings, EH9 3FE

See the organiser for time, venue and booking; the 16 November lecture uses a different venue.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Edinburgh Geological Society

Organiser & booking
Nov122026
Talks & lectures

Mineralisation styles in County Tyrone

Glasgow · Scotland

12 Nov 2026

Explore geology with the local geological society.

Venue & visiting details

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow

Check the individual organiser page for access, membership and booking details.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Geological Society of Glasgow

Organiser & booking
Nov142026
Shows & fairs

Newcastle Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Newcastle · England

14 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2026

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Newcastle Racecourse, NE3 5HP

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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Nov142026
Shows & fairs

Sussex Mineral, Crystal & Fossil Show

Haywards Heath · England

14 Nov 2026

Meet exhibitors and explore demonstrations and talks.

Venue & visiting details

Haywards Heath College, Harlands Road, RH16 1LT

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Sussex Mineral and Lapidary Society

Organiser & booking
Nov162026
Talks & lectures

Charles Lyell and Nova Scotia’s geoheritage

Edinburgh · Scotland

16 Nov 2026

An illustrated talk in the society’s public programme.

Venue & visiting details

Paterson’s Land, Holyrood Road

See the organiser for time, venue and booking; the 16 November lecture uses a different venue.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Edinburgh Geological Society

Organiser & booking
Nov182026
Talks & lectures

Economic geology of the Greater Belfast area

Belfast · Northern Ireland

18 Nov 2026

A talk connecting local geology and industrial archaeology.

Venue & visiting details

PRONI lecture room, Titanic Quarter, BT3 9HQ

1pm. Booking essential through the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Belfast Geologists’ Society / HERoNI

Organiser & booking
Nov182026
Workshops & family

Geo-natter — rocks, fossils and conversation

Glasgow · Scotland

18 Nov 2026

Explore geology with the local geological society.

Venue & visiting details

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow

Check the individual organiser page for access, membership and booking details.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Geological Society of Glasgow

Organiser & booking
Nov242026
Talks & lectures

Mountain hazards in a changing world

London · England

24 Nov 2026

A public lecture from the Geological Society.

Venue & visiting details

Burlington House, Piccadilly, London

Check the organiser’s booking page for in-person availability and online access.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · The Geological Society

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Nov252026
Talks & lectures

Geoscience research — early career researchers

Edinburgh · Scotland

25 Nov 2026

An illustrated talk in the society’s public programme.

Venue & visiting details

Grant Institute, King’s Buildings, EH9 3FE

See the organiser for time, venue and booking; the 16 November lecture uses a different venue.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Edinburgh Geological Society

Organiser & booking
Nov292026
Shows & fairs

Oxford Mineral & Fossil Show

Kidlington, Oxfordshire · England

29 Nov 2026

A collectors’ show with mineral and fossil exhibitors.

Venue & visiting details

Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, OX5 1AB

Organiser lists free admission; check parking registration instructions.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Oxford Mineral & Fossil Shows

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Dec92026
Talks & lectures

Fellows’ Night — short geology talks

Edinburgh · Scotland

9 Dec 2026

An illustrated talk in the society’s public programme.

Venue & visiting details

Grant Institute, King’s Buildings, EH9 3FE

See the organiser for time, venue and booking; the 16 November lecture uses a different venue.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Edinburgh Geological Society

Organiser & booking
Dec102026
Talks & lectures

Igneous petrology and early rifting

Glasgow · Scotland

10 Dec 2026

Explore geology with the local geological society.

Venue & visiting details

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow

Check the individual organiser page for access, membership and booking details.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Geological Society of Glasgow

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Dec152026
Talks & lectures

Teaching people in prison to think like a scientist

London · England

15 Dec 2026

A public lecture from the Geological Society.

Venue & visiting details

Burlington House, Piccadilly, London

Check the organiser’s booking page for in-person availability and online access.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · The Geological Society

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Dec162026
Workshops & family

Geo-natter — rocks, fossils and conversation

Glasgow · Scotland

16 Dec 2026

Explore geology with the local geological society.

Venue & visiting details

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow

Check the individual organiser page for access, membership and booking details.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Geological Society of Glasgow

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Jan132027
Talks & lectures

Searching for fossil life on Earth and Mars

Edinburgh · Scotland

13 Jan 2027

An illustrated talk in the society’s public programme.

Venue & visiting details

Grant Institute, King’s Buildings, EH9 3FE

See the organiser for time, venue and booking; the 16 November lecture uses a different venue.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Edinburgh Geological Society

Organiser & booking
Jan162027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Brighton Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Brighton · England

16 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Brighton Racecourse, BN2 9XZ

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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Jan232027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Worcester Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Worcester · England

23 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Worcester Racecourse, WR1 3EJ

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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Jan272027
Talks & lectures

Geology and British carving stones

Edinburgh · Scotland

27 Jan 2027

An illustrated talk in the society’s public programme.

Venue & visiting details

Grant Institute, King’s Buildings, EH9 3FE

See the organiser for time, venue and booking; the 16 November lecture uses a different venue.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Edinburgh Geological Society

Organiser & booking
Jan302027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Canterbury Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Canterbury · England

30 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Westgate Hall, CT1 2BT

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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Feb62027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Chepstow Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Chepstow · Wales

6 Feb 2027 – 7 Feb 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Chepstow Racecourse, NP16 6EH

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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Feb102027
Talks & lectures

Mineralisation in County Tyrone

Edinburgh · Scotland

10 Feb 2027

An illustrated talk in the society’s public programme.

Venue & visiting details

Grant Institute, King’s Buildings, EH9 3FE

See the organiser for time, venue and booking; the 16 November lecture uses a different venue.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Edinburgh Geological Society

Organiser & booking
Feb112027
Talks & lectures

Geochronology and geochemistry of Kintyre

Glasgow · Scotland

11 Feb 2027

Explore geology with the local geological society.

Venue & visiting details

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow

Check the individual organiser page for access, membership and booking details.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Geological Society of Glasgow

Organiser & booking
Feb132027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Brockenhurst Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Brockenhurst · England

13 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Brockenhurst Community Hall, SO42 7RY

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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Feb202027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Sunbury-on-Thames Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Sunbury-on-Thames · England

20 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Kempton Park Racecourse, TW16 5AQ

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

Organiser & booking
Feb242027
Talks & lectures

Reduction features in Scottish sandstones

Edinburgh · Scotland

24 Feb 2027

An illustrated talk in the society’s public programme.

Venue & visiting details

Grant Institute, King’s Buildings, EH9 3FE

See the organiser for time, venue and booking; the 16 November lecture uses a different venue.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Edinburgh Geological Society

Organiser & booking
Feb272027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Nantwich Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Nantwich · England

27 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Nantwich Civic Hall, CW5 5DG

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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Mar52027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Harrogate Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Harrogate · England

5 Mar 2027 – 6 Mar 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Pavilions of Harrogate, HG2 8NZ

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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Mar102027
Talks & lectures

Scientific ocean drilling

Edinburgh · Scotland

10 Mar 2027

An illustrated talk in the society’s public programme.

Venue & visiting details

Grant Institute, King’s Buildings, EH9 3FE

See the organiser for time, venue and booking; the 16 November lecture uses a different venue.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Edinburgh Geological Society

Organiser & booking
Mar112027
Talks & lectures

Deglaciation of Scotland

Glasgow · Scotland

11 Mar 2027

Explore geology with the local geological society.

Venue & visiting details

Kelvin Hall, Glasgow

Check the individual organiser page for access, membership and booking details.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Geological Society of Glasgow

Organiser & booking
Mar212027
Shows & fairs

Oxford Mineral & Fossil Show

Kidlington, Oxfordshire · England

21 Mar 2027

A collectors’ show with mineral and fossil exhibitors.

Venue & visiting details

Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, OX5 1AB

Organiser lists free admission; check parking registration instructions.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Oxford Mineral & Fossil Shows

Organiser & booking
Mar242027
Talks & lectures

Geodiversity — a geological perspective

Edinburgh · Scotland

24 Mar 2027

An illustrated talk in the society’s public programme.

Venue & visiting details

Grant Institute, King’s Buildings, EH9 3FE

See the organiser for time, venue and booking; the 16 November lecture uses a different venue.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Edinburgh Geological Society

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Apr102027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Stoneleigh Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Stoneleigh · England

10 Apr 2027 – 11 Apr 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

NAEC Stoneleigh, CV8 2LH

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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Apr172027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Newark Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Newark · England

17 Apr 2027 – 18 Apr 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Newark Showground, NG24 2NY

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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Apr242027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Newton Abbot Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Newton Abbot · England

24 Apr 2027 – 25 Apr 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Newton Abbot Racecourse, TQ12 3AF

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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May82027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Newcastle Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Newcastle · England

8 May 2027 – 9 May 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Newcastle Racecourse, NE3 5HP

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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May222027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Worcester Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Worcester · England

22 May 2027 – 23 May 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Worcester Racecourse, WR1 3EJ

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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May232027
Shows & fairs

Oxford Mineral & Fossil Show

Kidlington, Oxfordshire · England

23 May 2027

A collectors’ show with mineral and fossil exhibitors.

Venue & visiting details

Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, OX5 1AB

Organiser lists free admission; check parking registration instructions.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Oxford Mineral & Fossil Shows

Organiser & booking
Jun52027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Marks Tey Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Marks Tey · England

5 Jun 2027 – 6 Jun 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Marks Tey Parish Hall, CO6 1EH

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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Jun122027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Chepstow Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Chepstow · Wales

12 Jun 2027 – 13 Jun 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Chepstow Racecourse, NP16 6EH

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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Jun122027
Festivals

Lyme Regis Fossil Festival

Lyme Regis, Dorset · England

12 Jun 2027 – 13 Jun 2027

Fossils, earth science and family activities on the Jurassic Coast.

Venue & visiting details

Venues around Lyme Regis

2027 dates announced; programme details will follow.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Lyme Regis Museum

Organiser & booking
Jul32027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Brighton Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Brighton · England

3 Jul 2027 – 4 Jul 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Brighton Racecourse, BN2 9XZ

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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Jul102027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Benfleet Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Benfleet · England

10 Jul 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Richmond Hall, SS7 5HA

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

Organiser & booking
Jul242027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Sunbury-on-Thames Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Sunbury-on-Thames · England

24 Jul 2027 – 25 Jul 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Kempton Park Racecourse, TW16 5AQ

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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Jul252027
Shows & fairs

Oxford Mineral & Fossil Show

Kidlington, Oxfordshire · England

25 Jul 2027

A collectors’ show with mineral and fossil exhibitors.

Venue & visiting details

Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, OX5 1AB

Organiser lists free admission; check parking registration instructions.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Oxford Mineral & Fossil Shows

Organiser & booking
Jul312027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Brockenhurst Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Brockenhurst · England

31 Jul 2027 – 1 Aug 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Brockenhurst Community Centre, SO42 7RY

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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Aug72027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Melksham Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Melksham · England

7 Aug 2027 – 8 Aug 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Melksham Assembly Rooms, SN12 6ES

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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Aug142027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Canterbury Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Canterbury · England

14 Aug 2027 – 15 Aug 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Westgate Hall, CT1 2BT

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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Aug212027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Harrogate Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Harrogate · England

21 Aug 2027 – 22 Aug 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Pavilions of Harrogate, HG2 8NZ

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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Sep42027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Stoneleigh Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Stoneleigh · England

4 Sep 2027 – 5 Sep 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

NAEC Stoneleigh, CV8 2LH

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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Sep112027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Newark Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Newark · England

11 Sep 2027 – 12 Sep 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Newark Showground, NG24 2NY

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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Sep182027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Nantwich Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Nantwich · England

18 Sep 2027 – 19 Sep 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Nantwich Civic Hall, CW5 5DG

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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Sep252027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Newcastle Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Newcastle · England

25 Sep 2027 – 26 Sep 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Newcastle Racecourse, NE3 5HP

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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Oct22027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Newton Abbot Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Newton Abbot · England

2 Oct 2027 – 3 Oct 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Newton Abbot Racecourse, TQ12 3AF

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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Oct302027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Sunbury-on-Thames Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Sunbury-on-Thames · England

30 Oct 2027 – 31 Oct 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Kempton Park Racecourse, TW16 5AQ

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

Organiser & booking
Nov62027
Shows & fairsProvisional dates

Worcester Rock, Gem & Bead Show

Worcester · England

6 Nov 2027 – 7 Nov 2027

Browse mineral, crystal, fossil and lapidary stalls.

Venue & visiting details

Worcester Racecourse, WR1 3EJ

Dates listed as provisional by the organiser.

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · Rock, Gem and Bead Shows

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