Yorkshire Geology Day
Fantastic Fossils and Where to See Them
2024
National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield
11th May 2024 10:00 - 17:00 BST
Image from JMA Photography
Kicking off Yorkshire Geology month in style!
Activities, stalls, guided tours, talks and more, we’ve got a day planned for all the family!
For Yorkshire Geology Day the YGS and many other geological societies team up with the National Coal Mining Museum for England to celebrate the region’s geology.
There’s lots to see and do including!
Underground walks into the drif mine (Please book IN ADVANCE via the NCMME Reception Desk 01924 848806 and specify “Geology Tour” when booking)
Surface walks
YGS Hub and identification desk
Local Groups and Societies
Practical demonstrations and hands-on activities aimed at the younger audience.
Rock cutting and polishing – bring a sample and see what secrets it may reveal.
Make Your Own Fossils workshop, Rock and Coal Show, ‘Love Science’ geology demonstrations and activities
as well as a line up of talks on the range of Fantastic Fossils that can be seen in Yorkshire!