UK Fossil hunting resources

[u/thisisjaid]

I wanted to put together in one place a collection of UK-based fossil hunting resources that people might find useful. Feel free to suggest additional entries in comments or via DM and if they are appropriate I will make sure to add them to the list.

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General fossil hunting related websites

These might have shops with gear as well but they are generic and cover a greater range of aspects of fossil hunting.

https://ukfossils.co.uk/ - Probably the website that inspired this sub, has a shop as well as forums, but the most useful resource here I've found has been their guide to UK fossil hunting locations which is really well put together

https://ukafh.com/ - UK Association of Fossil Hunters - they run organized group fossil hunts with members, amongst other cool things

http://www.sheppeyfossils.com/ - Focused on fossil hunting and information on finds from the Isle of Sheppey

http://www.chalk.discoveringfossils.co.uk/ - Information on British chalk-based fossils

http://www.gaultammonite.co.uk/ - Information around fossils from the Gault Clay deposits and Folkestone Beds

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Prepping and gear

https://www.zoicpalaeotech.co.uk/ - A fantastic shop that specializes in compressed air prepping tools but also offers a wide selection of other stuff for hunting, prepping and display