A site 330 million years in the making...

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National Stone Centre

An educational family day out exploring the wonders of geology and how the world around was formed.

 

What's on at the NSC

There is always a warm welcome at the NSC. Keep an eye out for upcoming events, activities and special promotions.

To find out more information about each event, click the '+' or anywhere on the event listing tile.

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Easter Activities: 30th March, 1st, 3rd, 6th, 8th & 10th April

Morning sessions of geology and
nature based crafts and activities

• 30th March, 1st April & 3rd April 10.00 - 12.00

• 6 April, 8 April & 10 April 10.00 - 12.00

£5.00 per child / £8.00 including gem panning

Family fossil trails 

• 30th March - 6th April, 8th and 10th April, 12.30, 13.30 & 14.30 (Hourly from the Rock Shop)

Children free / £3.50 per adult

And much more including:

• Easter Egg Hunt
• Spotters Trail
• Easter Activity Packs
• Colouring Competition
• Gem Panning 

Come and join the fun!

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Dino Egg Colouring Comp (1400 x 700 px)

Dino Egg Colouring Competition: 28th March - 6th April

Join us for our Dino Egg Colouring Competition and claim your place on our gallery wall!

Colouring sheets available from the Rock Shop, £1.00 per entry.

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Gemstone Egg Hunt (1400 x 700 px)

Gemstone Egg Hunt: 5th April

Join us at Sunday 5th April from 10.30am - 2.30pm. Tickets are £2.00 per entry and there's a small prize for everyone.

Hop to the Rock Shop to enter!

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Easter Fossil Trails 2026 (1400 x 700 px)

Family Fossil Trails: 30th March - 6th April & 8th and 10th April

Join us this Easter everyday from the 30th March - 6th April and 8th & 10th April at 12.30pm, 1.30pm & 2.30pm (hourly from the Rock Shop).

£3.50 per adult, children go free.

Under 16s must be accompanied. Maximum 15 per group.

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Schools, Groups and Services

Meetings and Events

Groups looking for a unique place to meet can hire space for meetings or other events. Onsite catering can be provided and experiences tailored to your needs. 

Stone Matching

From planning an extension in a conservation area through to restoring a scheduled ancient monument, we can identify and match the most appropriate stone.

School Visits

We're proud to offer a variety of engaging and interactive educational activities for students and children.

Craft Courses

For those looking to expand their interest in stone as a material, we offer regular courses in Dry Stone Walling and Stone Carving. Both are ideal for beginners.
Volunteering

The Stone Centre is a charity and dependent on a team of passionate volunteers and public donations.