The Children’s Fossil Competition 2024 – Winners announced
The winners of the 2024 Children’s Fossil Competition are:
The 2024 competition is now closed. Please keep an eye on this page for details of the 2025 competition.
Step-by-Step Guide
Application Form
Permission Form
SAFETY:
Please note, we encourage all fossil collecting to be done within the recommended safety and conservation guidelines of your chosen fossil collecting site. It is important that you abide by the fossil collecting code. Please familiarise yourself with The Joint Nature Conservation Committee’s Fossil Collecting Policy Statement.
ALWAYS remember to wear the correct protective gear, such as: Hard hat, High visibility jacket, Safety glasses, Hammering glove, Walking boots.
You can also visit The Fossil Collecting Code.
Here is another great resource for fossil collecting from the UK Fossils Network.
If you have any further questions about this competition, please email us at fossilcomp@theetchescollection.org