UK HISTORY FINDERS MEGA WEEKENDER 22–24 MAY 2026
Description
UK HISTORY FINDERS MEGA WEEKENDER 2026
Dates: 22–24 May 2026
Location: BA4 Area, Somerset
Land Type: Pasture – 200+ Acres!
Tickets: Open
Event Overview
Join us for the UK History Finders Mega Weekender 2026!
A long weekend of detecting, camping, and great company on over 200 acres of beautiful Somerset pastureland.
This is a family-friendly event with plenty of room to explore, a relaxed atmosphere, and a chance to uncover some fantastic history.
⏰ Schedule
Arrival & Check-In
- Collect your armband and maps on arrival.
- No detecting on arrival day.
Detecting Times
- Thursday 21 May 2026: Arrival from 16:00 — NO detecting this day!
- Friday 22 May 2026: Briefing 8:45 | Detecting 9:00–18:00
- Saturday 23 May 2026: Detecting 9:00–18:00
- Sunday 24 May 2026: Detecting 9:00–16:00
All attendees must leave site by Monday 25 May 2026, 18:00.
Campers and long-distance travellers may stay until Tuesday 26 May 2026 (12:00 latest).
On-Site Facilities
- Food Van (Cash & Card accepted)
- Bar – Alcohol available
- Toilets
- Family Friendly
Note: No electricity or showers – makeshift campsite setup.
Arrival & Conduct
- Please do not block access roads when arriving.
- No arrivals after 21:00.
- Vehicle movement around the site during the day is not allowed (except when leaving).
- Fill all holes, use headphones, and respect the land at all times.
- BBQs must be raised off the ground to protect the grass.
- Dogs are welcome ???? but must be on a lead 24/7 and well-behaved.
Rubbish & Safety
- Please take care of the environment:
- Minimise packaging.
- Use provided bins.
- Follow all government safety guidelines.
Refund Policy
- 8+ weeks before event: 100% refund (minus booking fees)
- 4–8 weeks: 50% refund (minus fees)
- 0–4 weeks: No refund
Finds & Treasure
- Report all finds of interest to your local FLO.
- Any hoards or treasure items must be reported to Admin immediately – do not attempt removal.
- Please share your finds on our Facebook group during the weekend!
Rules & Reminders
- No detecting outside permitted hours (9:00–18:00).
- No selling or product promotion without admin approval.
- Illegal substances = immediate removal + police report.
- Drone use only with legal permissions and admin awareness.
Final Words
Thank you all for joining us
We’ve chosen this site for its amazing potential and rich history – it’s some of the finest land we’ve ever secured.
Let’s make this a safe, fun, and unforgettable weekender together.
See you in Somerset! ⚒️