A list of UK Metal Detecting Clubs By Area
On this page, you will find in alphabetical order a list of areas with known UK metal detecting clubs near you in that area.
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So if you are looking to join a metal detecting club then hopefully you will find all of the information you need right here.
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- Metal Detecting Clubs in Bedfordshire
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Berkshire
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Buckinghamshire
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Cambridgeshire
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Cheshire
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Cornwall
- Metal Detecting Clubs in County Durham
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Cumbria
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Derbyshire
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Devon
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Dorset
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Essex
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Gloucestershire
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Hampshire
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Hertfordshire
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Isle of Wight
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Kent
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Lancashire
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Leicestershire
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Lincolnshire
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Nottinghamshire
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Norfolk
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Somerset
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Staffordshire
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Suffolk
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Surrey
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Warwickshire
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Wiltshire
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Yorkshire
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Scotland
- Metal Detecting Clubs in Wales
- Various Metal Detecting Clubs Nationwide
Metal Detecting Clubs in Bedfordshire
The Detectorists
The Detectorists metal detecting club is run in partnership with Mark Coles and Don Malkin, who have 50 years of detecting experience between them. They have permissions on lots of new undetected land plus some old favourites from Marks most productive sites. They hold digs in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Lincolnshire, and surrounding areas.
Digs are held on Sundays and Thursdays and they also host at least one weekend event each year. New members are always welcome, with memberships running from Jan 1st to 31st Dec. Membership is £20 Plus £1.50 postage and admin fee.
Email: thedetectoristsclub@gmail.com
Telephone: Mark: 07412057863 Don: 07828603919
Website: The Detectorists – Metal Detecting Club
Metal Detecting Clubs in Berkshire
Wessex Metal Detecting Club
The Wessex Metal Detecting Association are primarily a social club that goes metal detecting. Membership is currently limited to sixty people and they give priority to applications from new detectorists and those living in the Newbury area. Although based in Newbury, they regularly detect in Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire.
Meetings are held at 8.00pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday in every month at the Conservative Club, Newbury. Visitors are always welcomed, so just go along to (almost) any meeting.
Email: wessex.club@gmail.com
Website: Wessex Metal Detecting Club
The Berkshire Detectorists
Join and contact the Berkshire detectorists club via their website.
Contact: Ray Laidlaw
Website: The Berkshire Detectorists
Metal Detecting Clubs in Buckinghamshire
“Magiovinivm” Milton Keynes Metal Detecting Club
Monthly meetings are held on the second Sunday of every month at the Roman Centre, 1 Constantine Way, Bancroft Park, Milton Keynes. at 7-30 pm.
Email: detectorist2000@yahoo.co.uk
Telephone: Graham 01908 503288 Website: MAGIOVINIVM website
Central Searchers Metal Detecting Club
You can join the Central Searchers MD club by visiting either their website or their Facebook group. They are an internet-based group but hold digs in Buckinghamshire often.
Email: centralsearchers@ntlworld.com
Website: Central Searchers Website
Facebook: Central Searchers Facebook Page
Phoenix MDC
Meetings for the Phoenix metal detecting club are held on the last Thursday of every month from 7.30 pm to 8 pm at Peterborough Sports and Social Club Lincoln Road.
Telephone: 01733 267162
Metal Detecting Clubs in Cambridgeshire
Ramsey Metal Detecting Club
You can contact Ramsey Metal Detecting club via their Facebook group page. As far as I am aware there may be a waiting list.
Facebook: Ramsey MDC Facebook Group
St Neots & District Artefacts Club
Meetings for SNADAC are held every other Tuesday at the Hyde Park Public house, New Street, St Neots. You can contact the club via their website.
Email: ahinds@sky.com
Website: St Neots & District Artefacts Club Website
Metal Detecting Clubs in Cheshire
SLC Metal Detecting Club
South Lancashire & Cheshire Metal detecting club holds a Club Members meeting first Wednesday of each month at St Michael’s Parish Centre, St.Michael’s Road, Ditton, Widnes, WA8 8TF at 8 pm and run until approximately 10 – 11 pm. Founded in 1978 by Brian Cross, they are a large and successful metal detecting club. You can contact them via email.
Email:cliff.j.passey@blueyonder.co.uk
Website:South Lancs and Cheshire Club Website
West Kirby Metal Detecting Club
The West Kirby Metal Detecting club meets at 7:30 pm on the first Thursday of the Month at the Royal British Legion Club, Withens Lane, Wallasey, Wirral, CH44 1BB. You can contact them via email or their website.
Email: wkmdc@hotmail.co.uk
Website: West Kirby Metal Detecting Club Website
Crewe & Nantwich Metal Detecting Society
The Crewe & Nantwich metal detecting Society meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Crown Hotel, High Street, Nantwich CW5 5AS with meetings beginning at 7.30 pm and finishing at 9.30 pm. There is a waiting list at present, you can contact the club via their website or email.
Email: candnmetalds@gmail.com
Website: Crewe & Nantwich Metal Detecting Society Website
Metal Detecting Clubs in Cornwall
Mid Cornwall History Hunters
The Mid Cornwall History Hunters hold a meeting every third Monday of the month at 7.30 pm and usually held at the Victoria Inn, Roche, Saint Austell PL26 8LQ. You can make contact with them via their website, telephone or Facebook.
Contact: Vic Chapman
Telephone: (07542) 993909
Website: Mid Cornwall History Hunters Website
Facebook: Mid Cornwall History Hunters Facebook Page
Kernow Search & Recovery Club Cornwall
Unfortunately, the club is currently full, if you would like to be placed on their reserve list please contact the Club Secretary, Kerrie Love via their Contact Us page on their website.
Email: KernowSearch&Recovery;@aol.co.uk
Website: Kernow Search & Recovery Website
Metal Detecting Clubs in County Durham
Dunelme Metal Detecting Club
The Dunelme metal detecting club meets every other Wednesday at the Eldon Arms Hotel, Ferryhill Station, County Durham DL17 0AW. For membership enquiries, you can contact them via email.
Email: tommyallinson@hotmail.com
Website: Dunelme Metal Detecting Club Website
Metal Detecting Clubs in Cumbria
Kendal & District Metal Detecting Club
Meetings for the K&DMDC; are held at The Cross Keys, 1 Park Rd, Milnthorpe LA7 7AB, on the last Thursday of the month at 7.30 pm and the meetings start at 8 pm. You can contact them via the contact form on their website.
Contact – Website: K&DMDC; Website
Metal Detecting Clubs in Derbyshire
Derby Artefacts Recovery Metal Detecting Club (DARC)
DARC are one of the longest running metal detecting clubs in the country, having been in existence since 1977. They are based in Derby and offer a free recovery service for lost items.
Meetings of the club are on the first Thursday of each month (excluding January) and are held in the evenings. Digs are usually on a Sunday, again each month. Membership is limited to 80 members and members are expected to be members of NCMD or equivalent for insurance purposes.
Contact: Karl Swain
Email: darcmetaldetecting@gmail.com
Website: https://www.derbyarc.org/
Metal Detecting Clubs in Devon
Torbay Metal Detectors Club
Torbay Metal Detectors club covers the three times of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham in the southwest of England, they also visit sites all over Devon.
Contact: Pete Nicholson
Email: secretary@torbaymdc.co.uk
Website: Torbay Metal Detecting Club
Metal Detecting Clubs in Dorset
Weymouth & Portland Metal Detecting Club
No meeting information is available for the Weymouth & Portland Metal Detecting Club, however, you can contact them via email or the contact form on their website.
Email: weyport.mdc@gmail.com
Website: Weymouth & Portland Metal Detecting Club
Metal Detecting Clubs in Essex
The Dedham Vale Detectorists
The Dedham Vale detectorists (DVD) Formed in 2015, this group hold their meeting on the third Thursday of the month at the Royal British Legion Club, Straight Road, Boxted, Colchester, CO4 5QT.
Contact: Wendy Howard
Email: wendy.howard@mail.com
Website: Dedham Vale Detectorists
Essex Detector Society
They hold waiting lists for anyone looking to join. They meet in Hockley every third Monday of the month.
Email: essexdetectorsociety@gmail.com
Metal Detecting Clubs in Gloucestershire
Taynton Metal Detecting Club
Club meetings are held every two months at the Taynton Parish Room, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL19 3AN. The Taynton Metal Detecting club have at least one organised dig a month, a minimum of 20 per year, usually approximately 35.
The club also has extensive open sites which are available to all full members throughout the year. Memberships are limited to 25 and turnover is low.
You can contact them regarding new memberships via email.
Email: zoommoos3@gmail.com
Website: Taynton Metal Detecting Club Website
Hucclecote Metal Detecting Club
Formed way back in 1974 by several like minded people with a passion for metal detecting.
You can contact them regarding new memberships via email. Limited to 25 people at any time, subscription is on an annual basis and a small is applicable each time you attend a dig.
The club meets every second Thursday of each month and you will have to attend at least 2 monthly meetings before being allowed to attend digs, so the members can get to know you.
Email: bobgpoole60@gmail.com
Website: Hucclecote Metal Detecting Club
Metal Detecting Clubs in Hampshire
Weekend Wanderers
Yearly annual membership fee applies for the Weekend Wanderers you can contact them by email or by telephone for more information.
Email: weekend.wanderer@btinternet.com
Telephone: 01256 702255
Metal Detecting Clubs in Hertfordshire
Herts & District Metal Detecting Society
The Herts & District Metal Detecting Club is at maximum capacity and is not taking on new members at present, you can, however, be put on a waiting list. They also offer a free recovery service in Hertfordshire for lost items. Contact can be made with the Herts & District metal detecting society via their website.
Website: Herts & District Metal Detecting Society Website
Metal Detecting Clubs in Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight Metal Detecting Club
The club is at maximum capacity at the moment, however, you can still contact them at their website and ask to be added to the waiting list.
Website: Isle of Wight Metal Detecting Club Website
Metal Detecting Clubs in Kent
West Kent Detector Club
There is no information on how to join the West Kent Detector club, they do have a website and Facebook. You could contact them via the contact form on there or message them on Facebook.
Website: West Kent Detector Club Website
Facebook: West Kent Detector Club Facebook Group
Invicta Seekers Metal detecting Club
The Invicta Seekers meet monthly, at 7.30 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at the Ashford International Sports and Social Club. 181 Beaver Rd Ashford TN23 7SG. Applications to join the club should be done in person at the meetings. You can contact them via their Facebook group.
Website: Invicta Seekers Website
Facebook: Invicta Seekers Facebook Group
Metal Detecting Clubs in Lancashire
SLC Metal Detecting Club
South Lancashire & Cheshire Metal detecting club holds a Club Members meeting first Wednesday of each month at St Michael’s Parish Centre, St.Michael’s Road, Ditton, Widnes, WA8 8TF at 8 pm and run until approximately 10 – 11 pm. Founded in 1978 by Brian Cross, they are a large and successful metal detecting club. You can contact them via email.
Email: cliff.j.passey@blueyonder.co.uk
Website: South Lancs and Cheshire Club Website
Metal Detecting Clubs in Leicestershire
Loughborough Coin & Search Society
The Loughborough Coin & Search Society hold a meeting on the first Thursday of every month at the Rosebery Medical Centre, Rosebery Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5DX. The club currently has a waiting and list and to be added you will need to contact them via the contact form on their website or on their Facebook page.
Website: Loughborough Coin and Search Society Website
Facebook: Loughborough Coin & Search Society Facebook page
Metal Detecting Clubs in Lincolnshire
Lincoln Historical Search Society
Based in Cherry Willingham just outside Lincoln, you can contact the Lincoln Historical Search Society via email or their Facebook page. They are always looking for new members
Email: lincolnhistoricalsearchsociety@gmail.com
Facebook: Lincoln Historical Search Society Facebook Page
Scunthorpe Metal Detecting Society
The Scunthorpe Metal detecting club holds their meetings on the second Monday of every month 7.30 pm at the Foxhills Club, DN15 8LQ.
Telephone: (07542) 564631
Website: Scunthorpe Metal Detecting Society
Metal Detecting Clubs in Nottinghamshire
Ashfield Metal Detecting Club
Meetings are held on the first Monday of every month at 7.30 pm at the Staff Of Life, West End, Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, you can also contact the Ashfield Metal Detecting club via email or their website.
Email: webmaster@ashfield-mdclub.co.uk
Website: Ashfield Metal Detecting Club
Warsop Metal Detecting Club
Not much information can be found on the Warsop Metal Detecting club other than an address and telephone number.
Address: Mr Brian Booth, 24 Fitzherbert Street, Warsop, Mansfield, Notts, NG20 0PX
Telephone: 01623 842882
Find A Field MDG UK Ltd
Based in Nottinghamshire, but with 1000s of acres of permissions across 6 counties: Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Staffordshire and Yorkshire.
We have our own public liability/business insurance. No membership fees. 10 per detectorist per day dig. Under 16s and spectators/ non detectorists attend for free. We are a family-friendly group and have members ranging from 4 to 88!
Facebook: FIND A FIELD MDG UK LTD
Phone: 07787 983551 or 07825 414849
Metal Detecting Clubs in Norfolk
Kings Lynn Metal Detecting Club
The Kings Lynn Metal Detecting Club holds meetings on the second Monday of the month in the Workers Club, Church Street, Kings Lynn, PE30 5EB usually starting at 7 pm. You can contact them about memberships by either telephone or email.
Contact: Kevin Elfleet Telephone: (07737) 048362
Email: kevin.elfleet@virgin.net
Website: Kings Lynn Metal Detecting Club Website
Metal Detecting Clubs in Somerset
The Somerset Artefact Seekers
There is no information on club meetings or how the membership process works. You can, however, contact them via a contact form on their website.
Website:: Somerset Artefact Seekers Website
Metal Detecting Clubs in Staffordshire
Three Spires Search Society
The Three Spires Search Society holds meetings on the first Tuesday of every month at 7.30 pm. There is no information as to where they hold their meetings. You can contact them by joining the forum on their website.
Website: The Three Spires Search Society Website
Metal Detecting Clubs in Suffolk
Ipswich & District Detector Club
The Ipswich & District Detector Club hold club meetings on the last Tuesday of every month at 7.30 pm at the Rosary Conservative Club, 172 Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 4AB. To find out more you can visit their website or call the club chairman David Cummings.
Contact: David Cummings
Telephone: (01473) 624069
Website: Ipswich & District Detector Club Website
Metal Detecting Clubs in Surrey
Surrey Searchers Metal Detecting Club
The Surrey Searchers Metal Detecting Club holds meetings twice every month, and hold as many as 3 digs a week. To contact them regarding memberships you should email the club secretary.
Email: membershipsecretary@surreysearchersmdc.co.uk
Website: Surrey Searchers Website
Metal Detecting Clubs in Warwickshire
Toads Metal Detecting Treasure Hunts
An excellent Facebook group with over a thousand members and regular metal detecting digs around Warwickshire, organised by Nathan Smith (Mr Toad). The group has tons of permissions. Too many for one man to detect on his own & new permissions. Public Group, open to all who wish to join. Good participation in the group with finds pictures and IDs and generally looks great fun.
Membership is free. Dig price per person- £15. Under 16s free. Charity dig price per person – £25 (At least 75% of these days goes direct to charity, not the whole amount)
Dig days are every Sunday. Other than that, keep an eye on the ‘Events’ tab for other dig days. Just click “Going” if you want to attend. A group chat within messenger is created a few days before the dig, including only those attending the dig. The exact location of the dig is shared in the group chat the evening before any dig. Free cold drinks are available on all digs, with hot food & packed lunches available occasionally.
Take a look on Facebook and join up easily.
Contact: Nathan Smith
Telephone: (07958) 316 056
Email: travellingtrinkets@icloud.com
Website: Toads Metal Detecting Treasure Hunts
Metal Detecting Clubs in Wiltshire
Trowbridge & District Metal Detecting Club
The Trowbridge & District metal detecting club holds a meeting every month, the date, time and location is announced on their website. You can make contact with them via their website, or telephone or email Sue for new memberships.
Contact: Sue Whyborn
Telephone: (07791) 201081
Email: secretary@Trowbridgemdc.co.uk
Website: Trowbridge & District MDC Website
Metal Detecting Clubs in Yorkshire
Doncaster Detector & Collectors Club
To make contact with the Doncaster Metal detecting club you can contact them via email.
Contact: Vanessa
Email: askiee@hotmail.com
Website: Doncaster Detector & Collectors Club Website
Metal Detecting Clubs in Scotland
Scottish Detector Club
Founded in 1977 the Scottish Detector Club is Scotlands oldest club. The club meets on the first Monday of every month at 7.30 pm at the Wester Hailes Education Centre (High School), 5 Murrayburn Drive, EDINBURGH, EH14 2SU. You can get in contact with the club by emailing the club secretary
Email: scottishdetectclub@gmail.com
Website: Scottish Detector Club Website
Metal Detecting Clubs in Wales
Gwent Metal Detecting Club
Gwent Metal Detecting Club holds their monthly meeting on the 1st Tuesday of every month at the RAFA Club, Greenhill Road, Cwmbran, Gwent, NP44 3DQ at 7 pm. They were founded in 1977 and has grown to approximately 150 members. You can contact them via their website.
Website: Gwent Metal Detecting Club Website
Cardiff Scan Club
Cardiff Scan Club meets at 7.30 pm on every second Wednesday of the month at the Victoria Park, 422, Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff new members are always welcome. You can contact them via their website contact form.
Email: cardiffscanclub@gmail.com
Web: Cardiff Scan Club
Swansea Metal Detecting Club
The Swansea Metal Detecting club meet every other Wednesday at the Coopers Arms, Neath Road, Plasmarl, Swansea, SA6 8JU. Contact them via their website contact form.
Website: Swansea Metal Detecting Club Website
Various Metal Detecting Clubs Nationwide
Let’s go digging
Paul Howard was the founder of the nationwide Metal Detecting society “Let’s go digging” they organise rally events nationwide. To join you can contact them via Facebook or their website. A largely popular metal detecting event organiser with over 7000 members on their Facebook group.
Facebook: Let’s Go Digging Facebook
Website: Let’s go digging Website
Detecting for Veterans
Jason Massey is the main point of contact for this wonderful metal detecting club. The metal detecting club is for armed forces veterans and was created initially as a form of therapy for PTSD. A very friendly group with nationwide events and rallies.
Facebook: Detecting for Veterans Facebook
Metal Detectives
The Metal Detectives organise various metal detecting digs around the South of England.
If you would like to become a member of the Metal Detectives group then you should visit their website. They run regular digs on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
They also hold 4 – 6 weekend events lasting 2 to 3 days long.
A very well organised and helpful metal detecting club.
Website: Metal Detectives Website