Mendip Rocks is an annual festival that hosts a series of geological events during the autumn in October to celebrate the fascinating 450-million-year history of the Mendip Hills. The festival involves the local community in experiencing our beautiful landscape and understanding the story of the Mendips.

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Whatever your level of interest, there are inspiring events for all, including:

• Building stones of Wells, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet and Frome Walks

• Menhir Photographic Exhibition celebrating Mendip Hills National Landscape & Geology

• Quarry minibus tours - to 3 operational Mendip quarries 

• Guided walks to Mendip geological sites led by specialists

• Geological lecture day hosted at SESC Sat 18th October; A Forum of Fossil, Fieldwork & Female Voices talking about their pioneering work in palaeontology

• Family events and art workshops held on Saturday 4th and 25th October at SESC - learn a new skill, stone carving, crochet ammonites or fossil inspired printing.

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To find out more about Mendip Rocks and all upcoming events, please look here for new programme or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/mendip-rocks-2025-4600963

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You can also read more about the fascinating geology of the Mendips here.

New programme coming soon for 2026....

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The Mendip Rocks festival is provided in a partnership between: