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Promotional image for community digs live stream
  • Geopark Events
  • May 17, 2026 2:00 pm

Geopark Community Digs Live – Stanton under Bardon

Join us for free, online, live coverage from the archaeological digs in Stanton under Bardon.

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  • Geopark Events
  • May 2, 2026 3:00 pm

Geopark Community Digs Live – Newtown Linford

Join us for free, online, live coverage from the archaeological digs in Newtown Linford.

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Sacks of apples
  • Geopark Events
  • April 30, 2026 9:00 am

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF FOOD IN LEICESTERSHIRE

We’re looking for volunteers who would like to train to run Food Conversations in communities, workplaces, and groups across the Charnwood Forest.

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  • Geopark Events
  • April 27, 2026 7:30 pm

Free Online Talk – UNESCO Global Geoparks: What Are They, And What Could It Mean For Charnwood Forest?

If you've ever wondered what a Geopark is, this is the talk for you!

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A small exhibition on Charnia in a visitor centre
  • Geopark Events
  • March 27, 2026 10:00 am

Temporary Exhibit: Charnia at Bradgate Park

Learn about Charnia masoni - the first fossil to be described from the Precambrian

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  • Geopark Events
  • March 14, 2026 11:00 am

Geopark in the Day!

Join us in the ruins of Bradgate Park for a special fossil extravaganza!

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A blended image of ancient fossils over the top of the ruins of Bradgate Park
  • Geopark Events
  • March 13, 2026 6:30 pm

Geopark in the Dark!

*WAITING LIST* Geopark in the Dark! - Illuminated Fossil Spectacular within the Bradgate Park Ruins

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  • Geopark Events
  • February 26, 2026 7:30 pm

Free Online Talk – The Place-Names of Charnwood Forest

Join Charnwood Forest Geopark for this free online talk by Dr Susan Kilby, as she reveals the story behind our region's place-names

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A photo of the fossil Charnia brasieri, with a drawing by Martin Brasier
  • Geopark Events
  • December 9, 2025 7:30 pm

Free Online Talk – Introducing Charnwood Forest’s Newest Fossil: Charnia brasieri

Join Charnwood Forest Geopark for this free online talk presented by Prof Duncan McIlroy, as he shares the story of our newest fossil find!

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