Discover the Island’s prehistoric past with fossil hunts and rock pooling sessions at Fort Victoria this half-term.

🅿️ Visitors have warned parking charges at Fort Victoria could hit local businesses and put people off visiting the popular country park.

Families are being invited to explore the Isle of Wight's coastline as ranger-led rock pooling and fossil hunting sessions return to Fort Victoria.

From crabs and anemones to shells and fish, the beach is teeming with marine life — while keen-eyed explorers may even uncover turtle, crocodile, shark or fish fossils.