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2010 Events

Exhibitions, Fossil & geology walks and other events

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A general leaflet for the 2010 annual public fossil walk programme is now available for download by clicking on the pdf symbol. (File size 1.58 Mb).

Please note that all events are left advertized on this webpage to give an idea of what we do throughout the year.

Please use the monthly menu above to navigate your way to the time of year you are interested in.

Additional trips are sometimes added nearer the time due to demand; details are then added to this page.

For supplementary information on fossil walks please see the yellow box at the beginning of each month.

ALL FOSSIL AND LANDSCAPE WALKS MUST BE PRE-BOOKED AND PAID.

Discount vouchers apply only to museum admission and are not refundable against fossil walks.

The booking lists for fossil walks during Easter and the summer holidays are usually full two days prior to the walk so please book early enough to ensure a place.

January 2010

Title and description	When	Contact details, booking arrangements and any charges.
There are no events this month due to maintenance work.

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February 2010

Title and description	When	Contact details, booking arrangements and any charges.
February Fossil Walks	Details as below	Contact Dinosaur Isle on (01983) 404344 to reserve a place, or book at the museum shop. Booking essential.
Valentines Fossil Walk - Yaverland	Sunday 14th 2:30 pm	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.
Fossil walk - Brook Bay	Monday 15th 2 pm	Details as yellow box. Meet at the National Trust gravel car-park, Brook Bay.
Fossil walk - Brook Bay	Tuesday 16th 2:30 pm	Details as yellow box. Meet at the National Trust gravel car-park, Brook Bay.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Wednesday 17th 9:30 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Thursday 18th 9:30 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.
Fossil walk - Shanklin	Friday 19th 9:30 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade.

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March 2010

Title and description	When	Contact details, booking arrangements and any charges.
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April 2010

Title and description	When	Contact details, booking arrangements and any charges.
April Fossil Walks	Details as below.	Contact Dinosaur Isle on (01983) 404344 to reserve a place, or book at the museum shop. Booking essential. Adults £4.50, Children (ages 3 to 15) £2.50, Family (2+2) £13, Family (2+3) £15, Concession (pensioners/ students) £3.80.
Fossil walk - Shanklin	Friday 2nd (Good Friday) 9:30 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Saturday 3rd 10 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.
Fossil walk - Brook	Monday 5th (Easter Monday) 10 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at the National Trust gravel car-park, Brook Bay.
Fossil walk and rockpooling - Shanklin	Tuesday 6th 11 am	Details as yellow box. In conjunction with the staff of the Isle of Wight Centre for the Coastal Environment. Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Wednesday 7th 1 pm	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Thursday 8th 11 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.
Fossil walk - Brook	Friday 9th 2 pm	Details as yellow box. Meet at the National Trust gravel car-park, Brook Bay.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Monday 12th 3 pm	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.
Fossil walk - Brook	Tuesday 13th 2:30 pm	Details as yellow box. Meet at the National Trust gravel car-park, Brook Bay.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Wednesday 14th 3:30 pm	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.
Fossil Walk - Brook	Thursday 15th 4 pm	Details as yellow box. Meet at the National Trust gravel car-park, Brook Bay.
Fossil walk - Shanklin	Friday 16th 9 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade.

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May 2010

Title and description	When	Contact details, booking arrangements and any charges.
See us at DEAD... and Alive! The Lyme Regis Fossil Festival.	Friday 30th April (schools day) to Monday 3rd May	See the website www.fossilfestival.com for further details.
May Fossil Walks	Details as below.	Contact Dinosaur Isle on (01983) 404344 to reserve a place, or book at the museum shop. Booking essential. Adults £4.50, Children (ages 3 to 15) £2.50, Family (2+2) £13, Family (2+3) £15, Concession (pensioners/ students) £3.80.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Early May Bank Holiday. Monday 3rd 10 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.
Walking Festival		Dinosaur Isle will be taking part in a number of walks during the Isle of Wight Walking Festival 2009. Click here for the Walking Festival website.
The Wildlife and Geology of Freshwater Bay A walk with the National Trust	Saturday 15th 3 pm	The biodiversity (modern and extinct) of the area surrounding Freshwater Bay. A leisurely stroll including cliff plants and rock pools. Steep steps, slippery rocks, loose shingle. Approximately half a mile. Meet at the car park on the Military Road (A3055), east of Freshwater Bay, near the Golf Club. Grid ref: SZ 351 857 No booking required, for further details call the National Trust on (01983) 741020 No charge.
Walk the Wight	Sunday 16th all day	Staff will be marshalling and walking across the Isle of Wight from east to west to raise money for the Mountbatten Hospice.
Fossil walk - Shanklin	Bank Holiday. Monday 31st 9:30 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade.

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June 2010

Title and description	When	Contact details, booking arrangements and any charges.
June Fossil Walks	Details as below.	Contact Dinosaur Isle on (01983) 404344 to reserve a place, or book at the museum shop. Booking essential. Adults £4.50, Children (ages 3 to 15) £2.50, Family (2+2) £13, Family (2+3) £15, Concession (pensioners/ students) £3.80.
Fossils, rocks and rockpooling - Bembridge	Tuesday 1st 9 am	Details as yellow box above. Meet at Forelands Field Carpark, off Howgate Road, Bembridge. In conjunction with the staff of the Isle of Wight Centre for the Coastal Environment. Wear welly boots or old shoes. We will be looking in the pools of the Bembridge Ledges. Access is via a short flight of steps onto a rocky and sandy beach. Crab and Lobster Inn nearby. Carpark map reference SZ 6545 8730.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Tuesday 1st 10 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.
Fossil walk - Shanklin	Wednesday 2nd 10 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade.
Fossil walk - Shanklin	Thursday 3rd 10 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade.
Fossil walk - Brook	Friday 4th 10 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at the National Trust gravel car-park, Brook Bay.

Fossil walk - Shanklin	Saturday 19th 2 pm	Details as yellow box. Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade.

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July 2010

Title and description	When	Contact details, booking arrangements and any charges.
2010 - Summer display opens. Building a dinosaur.		Normal entrance admission applies; there is no extra charge for summer exhibitions. Dinosaur Isle will be exhibiting a new Iguanodon dinosaur skeleton generously donated by Nick Chase. The display will continue to be built in the public exhibition space throughout the year - evolving into a ten metre long dinosaur when complete. Visitors will have the opportunity to see the work taking place, and to ask questions of the staff and volunteers.
July Fossil Walks	Details as below.	Contact Dinosaur Isle on (01983) 404344 to reserve a place, or book at the museum shop. Booking essential. Adults £4.50, Children (ages 3 to 15) £2.50, Family (2+2) £13.00, Family (2+3) £15.00 Concession (pensioners/students) £3.80.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Saturday 3rd 10 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.
Fossil walk - Shanklin	Thursday 22nd 2 pm	Details as yellow box. Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade.
Fossil walk - Brook	Monday 26th 3:30 pm	Details as yellow box. Meet at the National Trust gravel car-park, Brook Bay.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Tuesday 27th 9:30 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Wednesday 28th 9:30 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.
Fossil walk - Shanklin	Thursday 29th 9:30 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade.
Fossil walk - Shanklin	Friday 30th 9:30 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade.

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August 2010

Title and description	When	Contact details, booking arrangements and any charges.
August Fossil Walks	Details as below. Additional trips may be added due to demand.	Contact Dinosaur Isle on (01983) 404344 to reserve a place, or book at the museum shop. Booking essential. Adults £4.50, Children (ages 3 to 15) £2.50, Family (2+2) £13.00, Family (2+3) £15.00, Concession (pensioners/ students) £3.80.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Monday 2nd 10 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.
Fossil walk - Brook	Tuesday 3rd 10 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at the National Trust gravel car-park, Brook Bay.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Tuesday 3rd 11 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.
Fossil walk - Shanklin	Wednesday 4th 11 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Thursday 5th 1 pm	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.
Fossil walk - Shanklin	Thursday 5th 1 pm	Details as yellow box. Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade.
Fossil walk - Brook	Friday 6th 2 pm	Details as yellow box. Meet at the National Trust gravel car-park, Brook Bay.
Fossil walk - Brook	Monday 9th 2:30 pm	Details as yellow box. Meet at the National Trust gravel car-park, Brook Bay.
Fossil walk - Shanklin	Tuesday 10th 9 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade.
Fossil walk - Brook	Tuesday 10th 3:30 pm	Details as yellow box. Meet at the National Trust gravel car-park, Brook Bay.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Wednesday 11th 4 pm	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.
Fossil walk - Shanklin	Wednesday 11th 4 pm	Details as yellow box. Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade.
Fossil walk - Brook Low Tide evening stroll	Thursday 12th 5:30 pm	Details as yellow box. Meet at the National Trust gravel car-park, Brook Bay.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Friday 13th 9:30 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.
Fossil walk - Shanklin	Friday 13th 9:30 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade.
Fossil walk - Shanklin	Monday 16th 10 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade.
Fossil walk - Shanklin	Tuesday 17th 10:30 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Wednesday 18th 10 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.
Fossil walk - Shanklin	Wednesday 18th 10 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade.
See us at The fifth Fort Victoria Foray	Thursday 19th 10:30 am to 4:30 pm	A coast and countryside themed family event at the Fort Victoria Country Park Westhill Lane Yarmouth Isle of Wight PO41 ORR Click here for the Fort Victoria website.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Thursday 19th 2 pm	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.
Chines Walk - Brook and Compton Bays	Thursday 19th 1 pm	A walk with the National Trust, archeaologists, biologists and geologists to examine some of the chines of the south-west coast. Meet at the Hanover Point car-park (the tarmac one). No charge, but places must be booked by phoning (01983) 759779.
Fossil walk - Brook	Friday 20th 2 pm	Details as yellow box. Meet at the National Trust gravel car-park, Brook Bay.
Fossil walk - Brook	Monday 23rd 2:30 pm	Details as yellow box. Meet at the National Trust gravel car-park, Brook Bay.
Fossil walk - Brook	Tuesday 24th 3:30 pm	Details as yellow box. Meet at the National Trust gravel car-park, Brook Bay.
Fossil walk - Shanklin	Wednesday 25th 9 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Wednesday 25th 4 pm	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Thursday 26th 9:30 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.
Geology walk - Ventnor	Thursday 26th 9:30 am	A landscape walk from Ventnor Botanic Gardens to the Coastal Centre and back. To look at the way the landslip at Ventnor has affected ground movement, coastal defences, plants, lizards, produced cracks in roads and walls; including looking for fossils in the sea-wall blocks. Return to the Palm Court Cafe for optional lunch. Booking details and prices as yellow box. This walk takes place along steep paths so wear soft, comfortable shoes. This walk is aimed at a more adult audience and IS NOT suitable for young children or those with buggies. ADULTS AND TEENAGERS ONLY PLEASE.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Friday 27th 9:30 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.
Fossil walk - Shanklin	Friday 27th 9:30 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade.
Fossil walk - Shanklin	Monday 30th 10 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Tuesday 31st 10 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.

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September 2010

Title and description	When	Contact details, booking arrangements and any charges.
September Fossil Walks	Details as below.	Contact Dinosaur Isle on (01983) 404344 to reserve a place, or book at the museum shop. Booking essential. Adults £4.50, Children (ages 3 to 15) £2.50, Family (2+2) £13.00, Family (2+3) £15.00, Concession (pensioners/ students) £3.80.
Fossil walk - Shanklin	Wednesday 1st 10 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade.
Fossil walk - Shanklin	Thursday 2nd 10 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Friday 3rd 10 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.
See us at the Hampshire Mineral and Fossil Show - Lyndhurst, Hampshire	Saturday 4th 10 am to 4:30 pm	Lyndhurst Community Centre, Lyndhurst Hampshire SO43 7NY organized by the Southampton Mineral and Fossil Society Adults £1, children free.
Fossil walk - Brook	Monday 6th 2 pm	Details as yellow box. Meet at the National Trust gravel car-park, Brook Bay.
Cycle Ride Explore the Bay by bike.	Saturday 25th 9:30 am	Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade with your bicycle. Lock your bikes up, then off to the beach on foot for a guided fossil walk. Stop for coffee or ice cream then afterwards cycle to Dinosaur Isle along the shore road. Passing two of the hotels that Charles Darwin stayed in during 1859 to start 'On the Origin of Species'. Booking essential - low introductory price for the combined fossil walk and entry to Dinosaur Isle for those who have booked (keep your receipt if you wish to go into Dinosaur Isle on a different day). Roadway and revetment cycling. Toilets at Shanklin by Fishermans' Cottage and en-route. Suitable for anyone who can ride and walk! Adults £5, Children (ages 3 to 15) £3.25, Family group (2+2) £15.00, Family group (2+3) £17.00, Concession (pensioner/student) £4. Isle of Wight Cycling Festival Ride No. 48. Click here for the Cycling Festival website.

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October 2010

Title and description	When	Contact details, booking arrangements and any charges.
BLAST FROM THE PAST A day of exhibits and activities for all the family.	Saturday 16th 10 am to 4 pm	Fossils, prehistoric finds and other ancient artefacts collected from the Isle of Wight, Solent area and beyond will be on display around the museum. Visitors will be able to talk to exhibitors about their finds. Bring along your local fossils for identification. Exhibitors who would like a table should contact the Curator: Steve Hutt by phone on (01983) 404344 or by email at stephen.hutt@iow.gov.uk Due to our museum status we cannot provide space for commercial or trade stands.
October Fossil walks	Details as below.	Contact Dinosaur Isle on (01983) 404344 to reserve a place, or book at the museum shop. Booking essential. Adults £4.50, Children (ages 3 to 15) £2.50, Family (2+2) £13, Family (2+3) £15, Concession (pensioners/ students) £3.80.
Geology walk - Ventnor Part of the Isle of Wight Walking Festival - Autumn Walking Weekend.	Sunday 24th 10 am	A landscape walk from Ventnor Botanic Gardens to the Coastal Centre and back. To look at the way the moving geology at Ventnor has affected the shape of the gound, influenced coastal defences and buildings, plants and lizards, and continues to produce cracks in roads and walls. We will look for ancient fossils in the large blocks of Carboniferous limestone used to protect the base of the cliffs and sea-walls. Return to the Palm Court Cafe for optional lunch. Booking details and prices as yellow box above. This walk takes place along steep paths so wear soft, comfortable shoes. This walk is aimed at a more adult audience and IS NOT suitable for young children or those with buggies. ADULTS AND TEENAGERS ONLY PLEASE. Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Festival - Walk No. 285.
Fossil walk - Yaverland Part of the Isle of Wight Walking Festival - Autumn Walking Weekend.	Monday 25th 10 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle. Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Festival - Walk No. 300. Click here for the Walking Festival website.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Tuesday 26th 9:30 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Wednesday 27th 10 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.
Fossil walk - Shanklin	Thursday 28th 10 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade.
Fossil walk - Shanklin	Friday 29th 10 am	Details as yellow box. Meet at the Lazy Waves Cafe, Shanklin Esplanade.
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November 2010

Title and description	When	Contact details, booking arrangements and any charges.

Isle of Wight Council Chairman's Coffee Morning.		Details to follow.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	To be arranged	Contact Dinosaur Isle on (01983) 404344 to reserve a place, or book at the museum shop. Meet at Dinosaur Isle. Booking essential. Adults £4.50, Children (ages 3 to 15) £2.50, Family (2+2) £13.00, Family (2+3) £15.00, Concession (pensioners/ students) £3.80.

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December 2010

Title and description	When	Contact details, booking arrangements and any charges.
December Fossil Walk	Details as below.	Contact Dinosaur Isle on (01983) 404344 to reserve a place, or book at the museum shop. Booking essential. Adults £4.50, Children (ages 3 to 15) £2.50, Family (2+2) £13.00, Family (2+3) £15.00 Concession (pensioners/students) £3.80.
Fossil walk - Yaverland	Sunday 12th 10 am	Details as yellow box. A gentle stroll along Yaverland beach looking for fossils - a welcome break from all that Christmas shopping? An opportunity to see what the winter storms are revealing. Meet at Dinosaur Isle.

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