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2025 marked the 30th year of the Sussex Mineral & Fossil Show – the longest-running event of its kind in Sussex – and this year proved why it remains such a loved fixture in the mineral calendar. More than 1,500 visitors came through the doors, with cars queueing from opening until late afternoon. From the moment the atrium filled with excited voices, it was clear this was not just another mineral event, but a celebration of natural history, learning and community. A showcase

The London Gem & Mineral Show returned this year in its impressive new forever home: the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre. The venue could not have been better suited—purpose‑built, modern, bright and spacious, and exceptionally easy to access whether travelling by car, rail, or air. With acres of free parking and wide walkways, Farnborough delivered exactly what a show with international ambition needs. It felt like a genuine step toward the event’s l

The South of England Mineral Show, held on March 15-16, 2025, at the South of England Event Centre in Ardingly, West Sussex, was a great...

The Sussex Mineral & Fossil Show , the longest-running event of its kind in Sussex, marked another triumphant year on Saturday, 16th...

For thousands of years, crystals have enchanted us, with ancient civilizations using them for everything from adornment and spiritual...

I have been going to this show for more than twenty years as a mineral collector and the last two as a dealer. I felt an article was in...