AN antiques roadshow with a difference is being held in Watchet on Thursday (August 1) with people invited to take along their geological curios to see if they can stump the experts.

The fossil roadshow is being organised by the town’s independent ecological and geological consultancy Geckoella Ltd.

The consultants will try to identify any ‘treasures’ such as rocks, minerals, and fossils and tell the owners what they are made of, how old they are, and what they might be worth.

The free entry session will take place on Watchet’s East Quay from 11 am to 3 pm.

A fossil roadshow is being held in Watchet on August 1.
A fossil roadshow is being held in Watchet on August 1. ( )

A Geckoella spokesperson said: “Our geologists will be on hand to scrutinise your curios, and expect a visit from ‘Dino the Velociraptor’ and Mary Anning, the world-famous Victorian palaeontologist.

“Blow the dust off those bizarre collections of rock you have tucked away in the garage and join other geology enthusiasts to see if you have uncovered a hidden gem.

“This will be a fun family day out and a chance to visit East Quay and enjoy the quirky town of Watchet.

“Car parking is available on harbour road a short walk away so you may want to unload any very heavy items at the venue and then park after.

“There is a cafe, galleries, and studios to explore at the venue too.”

More information is available on the East Quay website here.