Treasure hunting in the UK
There are several treasure hunting clubs and organizations based in the UK , and if you are looking for one, this guide will help you. Here is an informative list of some of the more popular treasure hunting clubs in the UK . Information on how to join and benefits for members is also included.
The Armchair Treasure Hunt Club
This treasure hunting club in the UK was founded by noted treasure hunting author Dan James, and will soon celebrate its fifteenth year of existence. The club's activities include regular treasure hunting expeditions, which are undoubtedly its most exciting and popular activity. Members are challenged to solve mysteries and follow clues to determine the whereabouts of a treasure, and some treasures have remained undiscovered until today. These treasures are still open to discovery by old and new members alike. Other member benefits include a subscription to the club's bimonthly newsletter, invitations to club socials, and the privilege to attend regular meetings. Occasionally the club will also host a treasure hunt that is open to the public, with the winner receiving a free membership for one year.
The club requires a payment of £20 every year. However, the club recently released a promotion allowing new members to join for only £10. Interested parties may download the application form on the club's website, and post it to the club at The Armchair Treasure Hunt Club, Chine House, Station Chine, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5SS, England.
The Milton Keynes Metal Detecting Club
Also referred to as Magiovinivm, this treasure hunting club in the UK is affiliated with the National Council for Metal Detecting, and ascribes to the agreements laid out in the Code of Practice of Responsible Metal Detecting. It gets its nickname from the local Roman town of the road of current day Watling Street . Watling Street was once a Roman road, and an important trading outpost for the Empire. Its members are comprised of both experienced and novice treasure hunters. It holds regular hunting sessions every Sunday, and monthly club meetings are held on the last Sunday of each month at the Roman Centre. One of the best benefits of membership in this treasure hunting club in the UK is automatic membership in the Federation of Independent Detectorists. This organization provides free public liability insurance for all its members. Interested parties may contact detectorist2000@yahoo.co.uk , or call Graham at 01908-503288.
www.quest4treasure.co.uk
While not a classical club, this website does sponsor regular treasure hunts written by some of the most noted authors in treasure hunting. Membership to this treasure hunting “club” in the UK is absolutely free, as most of its activities and hunts are open to the public. The website also hosts an on-line forum where members of treasure hunting clubs from all over the world can interact. Finally, this website is affiliated with www.amazon.co.uk , and provides links to useful resource materials for amateur and professional treasure hunters alike.