About Yorkshire Fossil Festival

Since 2014 with valued assistance from partners and funders, we’ve not only learned to walk, but have grown wings. 2025 has marked a major evolution, as we work towards solo, unassisted flight and aim for new heights of public engagement with GeoHeritage – our shared past, present and future. 

We are seeking energy from leadership advisors; partnership from collaborative organisations; and founding a committee of volunteers to run future public events. We’re inviting people from all walks of life to get involved – from fossil enthusiasts to professionals across the sectors of culture, heritage, academia and industry.

We are building UK-wide partnerships with others who dare to think, act, and create differently. To share Geoheritage activities and creative experiences with the widest audience, in ways that no-one else can. 

A massive thanks to those who’ve journeyed with us to get here. Exhibitors, museum partners, funders, local authorities, academics, universities, traders, rockhounds, creatives and everyone who has been part of our GeoHeritage. 

As we launch ourselves in 2025, we have faith that our wings will be supported by your energy.

Charity Trustees

Steve Cousins, Dr Liam Herringshaw, Dr Pete King, Sally Hollingworth, Rose Want, Professor Fiona Gill, Richard Forrest and Holly Turner