

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: An Introduction to Fossils
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Discover more about fossils, especially those that can be found locallyAbout this EventIn this introduction to Fossils we will focus on the Palaeontology of the South East. We will also explore how fossils can be used to answer questions about the history of life on earth, and help unravel geological time.During the morning session, we will cover the following topics:What are Fossils?Fossils and Geological Mapping (Hands on Session with Specimens)Fossils and the History of Life on Earth with Local Fossils (PowerPoint presentation/Videos/Hands on Session)We will then break for lunch and there will be an opportunity to discuss and identify any fossil finds you may have brought with you.After lunch, we will discuss how to collect, record and preserve fossils. We will then carry out some 'Fossil Moulding', for which a selection of moulds of local fossils will be provided for casting in plaster to paint and take home.By the end of the course, you should have a basic understanding of the following:Different types of fossilsHow fossils are used to understand the history of life on earth and answer geological questionsHow to collect, document and preserve fossilsSuitable for Beginners and ImproversLed by Philip Hadland, local Fossil Expert and Author of Fossils of Folkestone, Kent, Phil has worked on some high profile fossil related museum projects in Kent and beyond. He has also published new insights into local geology and palaeontology in peer reviewed journals.Please note that the actual venue for this course is Oak Lodge, a cottage close to the visitor centre at Sevenoaks Wildife Reserve. If you look directly at the visitor centre and then go right, you will see a large circular sign on the front of Oak Lodge itself. See also google maps for the location of Oak Lodge.Parking charges apply at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve car park but this is included with your ticket if you book at least 72 hours in advance. To receive free parking you must email the correct number plate of the car you will be using to parkingcharges@kentwildlife.org.uk at least 72 hours before the event start time. Please include the date of the event you have booked and the name the booking was made in as part of your email. If you are booking within 72 hours of the event, or do not confirm your number plate by this time, you will need to pay for parking on the day.For further information, please visit the Study Days page of the Kent Wildlife Trust website.
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 32.5, max: 37.5, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Sevenoaks
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve & Jeffery Harrison Visitor Centre
- **lat**: 51.2859193
- **long**: 0.1818822000000182
- **full address**: Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve &amp; Jeffery Harrison Visitor Centre, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: Kent Wildlife Trust - Education & Training (https://allevents.in/org/kent-wildlife-trust-education-and-training/22590581)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve &amp; Jeffery Harrison Visitor Centre, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 32.5 up to 37.5 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Kent Wildlife Trust - Education & Training
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about An Introduction to Fossils ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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