Community events and activities
We are always pleased to welcome groups to the Somerset Earth Science Centre for educational or community events. You can enjoy full use of the Centre building, grass picnic area, lake and woodlands with space for up to 100 people inside and out.
Groups that have used our facilities for community events include; Holly & Hawthorn Forest School, Somerset Wildlife Trust, local Cub scouts Pack , Environmental Partnership Award and Shepton Mallet Autism Support Group, Yoga Retreats and many more.
The Centre is used as a venue for a variety of recreational activities, including yoga, spinning and willow weaving, or wildlife workshops. We host one-off and regular events throughout the year, helping to bring the community together and support social health and wellbeing. See our events below. We are always happy to consider adding new activities, lectures and workshops to our calendar. Please contact us to find out more, or if you would like us to host a community event.
WHAT'S ON.....
If you'd like to hire the Centre for a
community event or activity, please get in touch for more information >
Torr Works Quarry Tours - Wed 22nd July & Wed 19th August 2026 - 1.30 to 4.00pm on 22nd July
or 9.30am-12.30 or 1.30pm to 4.00pm pm 19th August - limited places.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/torr-works-quarry-tour-tickets-1991775003653?aff=oddtdtcreator
Minibus tour of Torr Works quarry, Frome. £15pp, PPE provided, wear boots/wellies, min age 8yrs.
email for info, or use link to book: info@earthsciencecentre.org.uk . Please book individual seats separtately.
Mary Anning Rocks! & Open Day at the SESC
Saturday 22nd August 2026 - 11am-3.30pm - No need to book..
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Find out about the amazing fossil discoveries of Mary Anning, the first palaeotologist. View the mini Mary maquette on display #Maryanningrocks.
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see our refreshed museum collection displays of fossils and minerals
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Handling fossils and minerals to discover about & quiz
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Jurassic sea creatures clay craft, make a sea dragon or Jurassic sea monster, or create an ammonite printed card to take away. Art and Craft activities for all.
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Ask an Expert - bring in your fossils and rock specimens to identify by local expert palaeontologists and geologists.
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Geological Time Trail - Around the lake, test your geological knowledge!
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Family fossil fun activities, pocket money fossils and minerals to buy.
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Light refreshments, tea and cake by the lake or bring a picnic
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free entry, card payments accepted for refreshments and sales.
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parking - top end SESC car park, level lakeside path to Centre. Sorry no public transport routes on Saturday. Assistance Dogs only on leads outdoors.
