Wednesday, August 20

York Family Fossil Hunt

Join palaeontologist Fossiliam and discover the fossils hidden in the buildings, streets and gardens of York city centre!

By Liam Herringshaw

Date and time

Location

Yorkshire Museum

Yorkshire Museum York YO1 7FR United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 3 days before event.

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Find fossils hiding in the buildings, streets and gardens of historic York, in the company of palaeontologist Fossiliam (Dr Liam Herringshaw). In this fun, family-friendly event, you'll learn how to spot the many types of prehistoric plants and animals dotted around the city. You can't collect any of them, but you'll never be able to walk the streets in the same way!

The York family fossil hunt begins outside the Yorkshire Museum, in York Museum Gardens. We then head to the gardens' wonderful Pebble Mosaic, where we can walk across the whole of Yorkshire in a few steps. We'll then search for fossils in the gardens, the city walls, around York Explore Library, and will finish on Chapter House Street, near York Minster.

The event lasts around 90 minutes, and is aimed at all urban palaeontologists aged 6 and over.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the York family fossil hunt suitable for?

The York family fossil hunt is suitable for all ages, but is aimed at 6 years and up. Children aged 5 and under are welcome to come along too, but don't need to pay for a ticket. All under-16s must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.

Is the York family fossil hunt step-free?

No, but we only go down a few steps between Museum Gardens and York Explore Library. Otherwise the route is flat and step-free, although the cobbled streets around York Minster can be unsuitable for some people.

Organized by

Liam Herringshaw

Fossiliam leads York walks and Yorkshire Coast fossil-finding trips, as well as school and museum events.