Fossil Hunting in Whitby

Whitby's beaches are among the most fossil-rich in the UK. The Lower Jurassic shales below Henrietta Street — where Fossil Cottage gets its name — yield ammonites, belemnites, and the town's famous black jet. The best time to hunt is a falling tide after a storm.

Where to look

When to go

What to bring

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What you might find

Local guided fossil walks