In Search of Sea Dragons: A Fossil Hunter’s Odyssey

Date: Saturday 6th February

Location: The Etches Collection Museum

Tickets: £6 per person (adults & children) – limited availability

Tickets

Join Matthew on an enthralling journey into the distant past as he recounts tales from the beaches of South Wales, Somerset and Dorset where he searches for the fossilised bones of great marine reptiles, the ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs. After surviving a terrifying accident in the mountains, Matthew took up a new hobby, fossil hunting, and quickly progressed from amateur to expert collector. Whilst sharing the secrets behind some of his most extraordinary finds, Matthew will also offer practical advice for those looking to start on their own Jurassic journey of discovery and wonder.

Tickets include full entry to:

  • In Search of Sea Dragons: A Fossil Hunter’s Odyssey - Talk and Book Signing with Matthew Myerscough

  • Audience Q&A

  • Access to The Etches Collection Museum shop for merchandise opportunities

  • Access to The Etches Collection Museum for one off event price ticket if purchasing "Talk and Museum Day Pass" ticket.

Tickets:

  • £6.00 per person (adults and children) for the talk only

  • £10.75-£13.50 for talk and museum access. (Child and Adult passes available)

Spaces are limited, early booking is recommended due to high demand. Hosted at The Etches Collection Museum.

About the Author

Matthew Myerscough is a civil engineer, author and fossil hunter from Cardiff with a passion for finding marine reptiles on the beaches near his home. In Search of Sea Dragons, his first book, was published by Seren Books in March 2026. Matthew is also a qualified Mountain Leader and has survived an avalanche.