Fossils & Fun

About

The Cotswolds is famous for the beauty of its landscape and buildings. Houses and churches in Cotswold towns and villages are built from the local limestone, as are the countless miles of drystone walls, which has a unique warmth and richness.

In this experience, you will discover the origins and secrets of this amazing stone and how it has shaped the story of the Cotswolds. You will have a go at shaping and carving a stone block using traditional methods, which will then be used to repair a wall. Set in a stunning quarry off the beaten track, you will see the lengths the quarrymen went to get their prize, even going underground.

The experience will also take you back to the beginning of the story, when the Cotswolds was being formed in the Jurassic period. At that time, the area was a clear tropical sea, much like the Bahamas today. In these conditions, life flourished and those creatures are now also encapsulated in the stone. Try your hand at fossil hunting - and, as the saying goes, finders, keepers!

All tools and materials are included, as well as safety glasses and work gloves. There will be a hot drink on arrival.

 

About the Cotswolds National Landscape

The Cotswolds National Landscape is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, looked after by a small team working in partnership with a number of other organisations.

The team at the Cotswolds National Landscape works to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the Cotswolds; to increase understanding and enjoyment of its special qualities; and to foster the social and economic well-being of local communities.

To find out more visit the website.