Telford Fossil Festival

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm UTC+01:00

Telford Natural History Museum | Telford

Telford Natural History Museum
Publisher/HostTelford Natural History Museum
Telford Fossil Festival
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Get ready to travel back in time at the Telford Fossil Festival, taking place on Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 June 2026 at the Exotic Zoo & Telford Natural History Museum πŸ¦–πŸ¦΄
This family-friendly celebration of prehistoric life brings together fossil lovers, palaeontology fans, and curious minds of all ages for a weekend packed with discovery and fun 🦴✨
Highlights include an exclusive talk and book signing with acclaimed palaeontologist Dr Dean Lomax and world-renowned palaeo-artist Bob Nicholls πŸŽ€πŸ“š, where they’ll explore the hidden lives of dinosaurs and other ancient animals πŸ¦•πŸ” followed by Q&A and signing opportunities (Saturday Only) πŸ“–
✍️ Books, signings & exclusive talks are available to purchase on the Add On page when booking your tickets
Browse an exciting range of fossil and paleoart vendors πŸ›οΈπŸŽ¨, jump into hands-on workshops and activities for all ages πŸ™ŒπŸ§ͺ, snap pics with the Jurassic Park Jeep πŸ¦–πŸš™πŸ“Έ, and be among the first to see new museum specimens unveiled πŸ‘€πŸ¦΄ plus the big reveal of the new public fossil preparation lab! πŸ§‘β€πŸ”¬βœ¨
Whether you’re starting your fossil journey or deepening your passion for Earth’s history πŸŒπŸ’š, this festival promises fossil fun, expert insights, and unforgettable experiences for all πŸ™Œ
Save the dates – 6 & 7 June 2026! πŸ“…πŸ¦–
11am-4pm
Current Vendors:
Harriet Rose Art - Linocut prints, totes, stickers, cards etc
Lee Brown - Hand-drawn & painted paleoart
Speed Thief - Paleoart t-shirts, stickers & Dino comics
Carla Owen - Dinosaur models & trinkets
PLUS more to be confirmed! πŸ‘€
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Telford Natural History Museum, Exotic Zoo, Hinkshay Road,Telford, United Kingdom

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