metal detecting
UK treasure guide: famous historic finds and how to hunt for precious artefacts
From Roman coins to fossils and priceless gems, stones and metals, there is a wealth of hidden heritage and natural history in the British countryside, which is just waiting to be discovered. Our expert guide reveals how to encounter these and some of the UK's most famous historic finds.
Detectorists strike gold in Staffordshire
An incredible new hoard of Iron-age gold jewellery has been discovered in a field in Staffordshire.
Detectorists: my love song to the English countryside
Actor and director Mackenzie Crook loves nature – a passion that helped inspire his BAFTA-winning sitcomDetectorists, about two treasure-hunting friends.