Fossil Day

Schedule

Mon Mar 30 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Colchester Natural History Museum | Colchester, EN

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Dig into the past this Easter! On 30 March from 10 AM to 4 PM, enjoy expert talks, fun fossil‑themed crafts and worksheets, and bring your own discoveries for identification. A brilliant and free hands‑on holiday activity for budding palaeontologists and curious young explorers.
This event is suitable for ages 5+.
No booking needed – just drop in! Free, but numbers are limited and queuing may be required.
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Colchester Natural History Museum, Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom

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