Metal detecting is more than a hobby. Done right, it’s exercise, mindfulness, history, community, and curiosity rolled into one. And in...

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.

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

If you’re new to the hobby—or just keen to meet more people to swing with—start with the UK Detectorist clubs page.

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.

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.

Introduction Accurate weather forecasts are crucial for planning in weather-sensitive activities like farming, outdoor events, and...

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...

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...

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...

What’s happening? The National Council for Metal Detecting is changing its legal shape. The committee and trustees have voted to turn...

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

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....

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.

It’s the dream moment: your detector gives off a strong, repeatable signal, you dig carefully, and something exciting emerges from the...

When you first switch on a metal detector and hear that first exciting beep, the imagination runs wild. Gold coins! Roman brooches! Maybe...

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

Metal detecting has a reputation for being a quirky pastime, with images of lone figures walking beaches at dawn, headphones on, swinging...

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.

For many beginners, beaches are the first place that comes to mind when they think of metal detecting. The idea of strolling along the...