Oxford Mineral & Fossil Show

21/03/2026

Thank you so much for coming to our show and helping make it such a success as usual! 🥰
It was fantastic to share the space with the Russell Society who were there all weekend at their Annual Social Meeting, and with all the 'Extras' of lucky mineral dips, mineral ID service from some of the country's top mineralogists and several book signings and TWO book launches - it was a truly remarkable and busy show all round.

Feedback from our exhibitors was very positive. 🤩
The show seemed pretty busy at times during the day and exhibiters reported that they had a great show - always a good thing to hear! 🥳😎
Certainly the visitors seemed to be enjoying themselves.

See you at the next Oxford Show on Sunday 24 MAY 2026

16/03/2026

Thankyou for a brilliant show review, Luke- it’s always great to spend time catching up with friends in the mineral community.

I always get excited for a gem and mineral show. Whether it’s international or domestic, and thankfully there are some truly wonderful ones that happen on this island of ours... and the Oxford Mineral Show never fails to meet expectations. And in truth... surpass them.

Does it have the scale of something like Sainte-Marie or Munich? No… of course it doesn’t. But in a way, that’s part of the appeal. A big mineral exhibit is a multi-day affair that always runs the risk of eating into your emotional bandwidth and enthusiasm after a few days. Especially after the glitz and bright lights start to grow more migraine-inducing as the show draws to a close, leaving you lugging around a dolly trolley squinting your eyes, fully aware that you’ll have to endure the laborious task of dealing with shipping companies not to mention the inevitability of catching an international flight.

This is never true of the smaller domestic shows. You can potter around, make idle chitchat with people who are affable at best and amicable at worst. You’re spared some of the impatience that wraps itself around the bigger events probably because people pay more for their stalls at the bigger shows and therefore have a greater sense of urgency to sell, unlike events attended mostly by people exercising a passion. People who generally want to talk shop precisely because they share your fascination and are eager to do so.

There are several very good shows in the UK. Oxford is among my favourites. It’s close enough to home to fall into the “casual drive” category, and the relative affordability of a stand translates into more affordable pieces.

I never exhibit at events more because the hassle that surrounds set-up and wind-down is more than I can emotionally tolerate or meaningfully fit into my schedule but we always make an appearance.

If you’re a hobbyist or enthusiast looking to engage with people who share your passion and enthusiasm, and who are refreshingly qualified to discuss the inevitable nuances of the subject, then the Oxford show never fails. It didn't last year, it hasn't this year... and this sets up equal expectations for the next.

Luke J Timberlake ✏️

15/03/2026

The March Oxford show just opened.

14/02/2026

Exciting Show News! It will be BUSY! Entrance is STILL FREE. Enjoy the day out - Bring the kids and BRING YOUR MUM😁🥰

Topographical mineralogy, the conservation of minerals and the preservation of mineralogical sites

14/02/2026

See you at the next Oxford Show in MARCH 2026, Where, after months of talks, We are delighted that Exeter Hall are joint hosting the Oxford Show and the Russell Society's Annual Social Meeting, where in addition to the usual large hall of select dealers, there is a Lucky Dip for the younger visitors; and MINERAL IDENTIFICATION BY EXPERTS and we are honoured to have not one, not two but THREE lots of celebrated authors BOOKSIGNING - ALL this to be found in the adjoining Committee room (what was the Bar area accessed from the main hall easily) and LOTS of other interesting and exciting happenings. Info on one of the books: https://russellsoc.org/minerals-of-britain-and-ireland-2009-2024/ The other (hopefully hot of the press!) will be Roy Starkey's book launch on the famed Victorian polymath John Ruskin. more here: https://britishmineralogy.com/wordpress/

To enjoy the WHOLE WEEKEND from Friday and including evening social gatherings, dinner, workshops; the Auction and talks with the addition of trips to Oxford Museum of Natural History and the Natural History Museum London, both hosted by the museum mineral curators with private tours and privileged access - you will need to be a Russell Society Member!

The Russell Society encourages Topographical mineralogy, the conservation of minerals and the preservation of mineralogical sites.
There are HUGE benefits to becoming a Russell Society member including organised collecting trips; an invaluable repository of mineralogical knowledge and much more. Have a look at their website here: https://russellsoc.org/

Topographical mineralogy, the conservation of minerals and the preservation of mineralogical sites

07/02/2026

Exhibitors for the March 15th 2026 show.

I’ve sent out invoices today via email, so please check you’ve received yours ok. If not please let me know.
Thanks
Sara

01/02/2026

Rare Minerals Earth will be trading at the next Oxford Mineral and Fossil Show.

They specialise in rare and highly aesthetic raw crystals, with most stock left natural and unpolished. They’ll be bringing a mix including red beryl, alexandrite, tanzanite, imperial topaz, high grade raw aquamarine, raw emeralds, celestite geodes, Moldavite, Libyan Desert Glass, Rizalites, Colombianites, high grade peridot, and exceptional fluorites from all over the world and lots more.

Wherever possible, the business sources directly from the mine. Alex Ehrlich, who is the owner comes from a trade union background and working conditions in the mines are a genuine priority, not an afterthought. He only works with mines and small scale operations where people are treated fairly: safety is taken seriously, and the land is respected. He avoids suppliers who cannot clearly explain provenance and extraction methods, and he prioritises long term relationships over one off deals. Ethical working conditions and environmental responsibility sit at the core of how Rare Minerals Earth operates.

If you’re attending, do go and see their offering :)

18/01/2026

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23/11/2025

23/11/2025

Last Oxford show of 2025 just opened. Check out the 2026 dates.

08/10/2025

SAVE THE DATE : save your pocket money too😁