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Gordano Valley Metal Detecting: A Day Out That Unearths More Than History
Metal detecting is more than a hobby. Done right, it’s exercise, mindfulness, history, community, and curiosity rolled into one. And in...

Holly
Aug 184 min read


Where can I get reviews for metal detectors the UK?
If you’re tired of single-channel hot takes, head to the UK Detectorist equipment hub. The reviews here are built differently: they pull in opinions from across the web and YouTube, blend them with official specs, and present an aggregated verdict for each bit of kit.

Holly
Sep 23 min read


Where to find metal detecting guides for beginners in the UK?
If you want straight answers without wading through random forum threads, start with the UK Detectorist blog. It’s a growing library of beginner-friendly posts that explain the rules, where you can go, and what to expect

Holly
Sep 23 min read


Where can I find metal detecting clubs in the UK?
If you’re new to the hobby—or just keen to meet more people to swing with—start with the UK Detectorist clubs page.

Holly
Sep 23 min read


Best metal detecting events happening in the UK this year?
If you’re trying to plan your rally calendar without getting lost in scattered Facebook posts and hearsay, start with the UK Detectorist events page.

Holly
Sep 24 min read


Is there a metal detecting school?
Tired of conflicting YouTube advice and pricey guesswork? Here’s the beginner-friendly way to learn metal detecting properly—before you buy a detector—plus where to book a welcoming, small-group experience day near Bristol.

Holly
Sep 24 min read


Which weather app is the best?
Introduction Accurate weather forecasts are crucial for planning in weather-sensitive activities like farming, outdoor events, and...

Dav
Sep 115 min read


Metal detecting games?
The state of metal-detecting games Metal-detecting in games has come a long way from novelty minigames to a bona fide sub-genre with its...

Holly
Sep 14 min read


Coin legends decoded: a quick review of a small, very useful tool
What is a coin legend—and why should you care? A coin’s legend is the ring of text stamped on it. It usually names the ruler, states a...

Dav
Aug 293 min read
XP Deus 1 - Preset Programs
Here’s what the UK detecting crowd actually says when you strip out the hype and listen to the field notes, the forum war stories, and...

Holly
Aug 275 min read


NCMD is incorporating. Here’s what that means for detectorists.
What’s happening? The National Council for Metal Detecting is changing its legal shape. The committee and trustees have voted to turn...

Dav
Aug 274 min read


UK Detectorist: a living, breathing directory for the UK detecting scene
Some hobby sites are static—nice to look at but dusty the moment you leave. UK Detectorist is the opposite: a constantly-updated,...

Dav
Aug 204 min read


Where Can You Not Metal Detect?
If you take only one rule away from this guide, let it be this: you cannot go metal detecting anywhere in the UK without permission....

Holly
Aug 183 min read


Do You Need Permission to Metal Detect?
If there’s one rule every beginner needs to understand about metal detecting in the UK, it’s this: you always need permission before you detect, no exceptions.

Holly
Aug 183 min read


Who Owns Metal Detecting Finds? Understanding the Law in the UK
It’s the dream moment: your detector gives off a strong, repeatable signal, you dig carefully, and something exciting emerges from the...

Holly
Aug 184 min read


What Can I Find Metal Detecting?
When you first switch on a metal detector and hear that first exciting beep, the imagination runs wild. Gold coins! Roman brooches! Maybe...

Holly
Aug 184 min read


Can You Metal Detect in Woods?
There’s something magical about walking into an ancient woodland with a detector in hand. The smell of damp leaves, shafts of sunlight...

Holly
Aug 183 min read


Metal Detecting for Dummies: A Beginner’s Guide to Digging Into the Past
Metal detecting has a reputation for being a quirky pastime, with images of lone figures walking beaches at dawn, headphones on, swinging...

Holly
Aug 184 min read


Where to Go Metal Detecting Near Me: Finding the Right Spots in the UK
The answer isn’t always straightforward. The UK is full of land rich in history, but not all of it is open to detecting. In fact, the rule you must live by is that permission is always required, no matter where you go.

Holly
Aug 184 min read


Can You Metal Detect on Beaches?
For many beginners, beaches are the first place that comes to mind when they think of metal detecting. The idea of strolling along the...

Holly
Aug 183 min read
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