Welcome to www.metaldetectinguk.com – you’re among friends here.
This site is all about sharing the excitement of metal detecting around the UK – from windy beaches and muddy fields to quiet village greens and riverbanks where history has been dropped, lost, and buried for centuries. Everything you find here is written for real people who just love getting out with a detector, whether you’re just thinking of buying your first machine or you’ve been detecting for years.
Every book, guide, checklist, and information on this site will be completely free – no paywalls, no memberships, no “premium” areas. You’ll be able to read online or download what you need, so you can plan trips, learn new tricks, and pick up ideas for where and how to search without spending a penny.
As time goes on, the site will grow with new UK locations, tips, stories, and helpful resources, so you can keep coming back whenever you need fresh inspiration or simply feel like reading about the hobby you enjoy. Think of www.metaldetectinguk.com as your friendly companion: honest advice, free information, and a shared love of seeing what turns up in the next hole.
What you will find on my site
Every UK County will be covered for metal detecting.
Every good beach will be covered for each county.
Loads of detecting sites for each county.
History of each county
Lots of inland sites
How to get permissions.
Parking, toilets and food.
Always be polite to people and clear up any rubbish you find and put it in litter bins, allways leave the beach better than you found it.
