Privacy Policy & Terms

All the key legal information for Minelab 500 in one place.

Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions + FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the site easily accessible for motorhomes and caravans?
Yes, the site is easily accessible for motorhomes and caravans.
Are fire pits / BBQ’s allowed?
Both fire pits and barbecues are allowed but must be raised off the ground.
Are dogs allowed on site?
Dogs are allowed on site but must be kept on a lead at all times.
Will there be female only toilets?
There will be both female and male only toilets available.
Are we allowed to arrive on Thursday?
Yes — arrival on Thursday from 15:00. Please note: there won’t be any detecting on that day.

On-Site Facilities

  • Food Van (Cash & Card accepted)
  • Bar – Alcohol available
  • Toilets
  • Family Friendly
Note: No electricity – makeshift campsite setup.

Arrival

Arrival: Thursday 14 August from 15:00
No arrivals after: 21:00
Leave site before: 12:00 Monday 18 August

When turning up at the site please try not to upset the residents by blocking the road into the camping site. Please do not arrive after 21:00 — leave early enough to arrive before the 9 o’clock deadline time.

Arrival & Conduct

  • Please do not block access roads when arriving.
  • No arrivals after 21:00.
  • Vehicle movement around the site during the day is not allowed (except when leaving).
  • Fill all holes, use headphones, and respect the land at all times.
  • BBQs must be raised off the ground to protect the grass.
  • Dogs are welcome 🐕 but must be on a lead 24/7 and well-behaved.

Booking / Check-in

  • Please make your way to the marquee for check-in (you get a map with marked fields).
  • Have your ticket ready & your valid NCMD/FID or any other card.
  • We will issue you with your wristband and detector bands.
  • Please have these on display at all times during the weekend.

Detecting

Camping field can be detected on Friday.

  • Friday: rally briefing 8:45am · detecting 9:00am–18:00
  • Saturday: rally briefing 8:45am · detecting 9:00am–18:00
  • Sunday: rally briefing 8:45am · detecting 9:00am–16:00
Important: No detecting outside permitted hours (09:00–18:00).
If any members are caught detecting outside these times you will be asked to leave site.
Please do not detect in areas taped off.

General Rules

  • Fill any holes you dig ensuring you leave the area in as good as, or better than found condition.
  • Remove all unwanted metal objects found and place in the buckets around the site for proper disposal.
  • All detectorists must carry a finds pouch/bag to collect all their metal finds during the dig day/s.
  • All detectorists must use headphones while detecting on digs.
  • Ensure that all personal rubbish is removed from the dig-site and properly disposed of in the site rubbish bins provided.
  • Respect the land and the landowner’s wishes. Close gates you open, do not disturb livestock or wildlife, stay within any marked areas and do not trespass.
  • Abide by all the landowner’s requests for dig events (parking, gates, and any other requests).
  • Read all event related emails in their entirety regarding event information.
  • If you confirm attendance then cannot attend you must inform the organisers in writing, by email, as soon as possible.
  • Always be courteous to other attendees and people in the local community.
  • Dogs are allowed on site but need to be kept on lead 24h/7.
  • Any attendee found to be acting illegally or inappropriately will be removed from the event and reported to the local authorities.

Rubbish & Safety

We do try to facilitate means of rubbish disposal, please help us by thinking ahead:

  • Minimise packaging.
  • Use provided bins.
  • Follow all government safety guidelines.

Refund Policy

  • 8+ weeks before event: 100% refund (minus booking fees)
  • 4–8 weeks before event: 50% refund (minus fees)
  • 0–4 weeks before event: No refund

Finds & Treasure

  • Report all finds of interest to your local FLO (Finds Liaison Officer).
  • Any hoards or treasure items must be reported to Admin immediately — do not attempt removal.
  • Please share your finds on our Facebook group during the weekend!

Hoards and the Treasure Act

A hoard is defined as:

  1. Two or more gold or silver coins at least 300 years old found in close proximity.
  2. Artefacts with precious metal content of less than 10% and at least 300 years old, found confined or in close proximity.
  3. Ten or more coins found in close proximity with a precious metal content of less than 10% and at least 300 years old.

The organisers have a Hoard Plan in place. If a hoard is discovered, the organisers must be informed immediately and all current hoard discovery guidelines will then be followed. The area will be cordoned off by organisers and other detectorists must leave the proximity — there is no exception to this rule.

  • The landowner and FLOs (Finds Liaison Officers) in attendance will be informed.
  • Attendees will comply with the Treasure Act legislation and will not intervene with a potential hoard.
  • Any other discovered items by any other members within a 15 metre radius must be handed in to the FLO for investigation.
  • The initial discoverer(s) of the hoard will retain all rights along with the landowner.
Legal Notice: Attendees must never detect on Ancient Monuments, Scheduled Monuments and Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs). Under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 it is a criminal offence.

We do not tolerate night-hawking. Any attendee found or reported to be night-hawking will be liable for their actions which WILL result in prosecution.

If your find(s) come under the Treasure Act, you must report your find(s) to the coroner within 14 days of the item(s) being found. This is a legal requirement. We will provide assistance with the proper procedure if required.

  • All Treasure items are divided between the finder and the landowner.
  • Any finds of considerable value (£1,000 or more) are to be fairly and equally divided between the finder and the landowner (50/50 share).
  • By law landowners own all non-treasure finds; permission to search does not invalidate the law.
  • Attendees agree we may pass on attendee contact details to the landowner if the landowner requests access to any item(s) found.
  • Any items declared treasure follow the official process and proceeds are divided equally and fairly between the landowner and the finder.

Rules & Reminders

  • No selling or product promotion without admin approval.
  • Illegal substances = immediate removal + police report.
  • Drone use only with legal permissions and admin awareness.

Additional Conditions

  • All members attending any UK HISTORY FINDERS dig are reminded not to use our events as an opportunity to promote or sell product as we have our own sponsors and outlets for all your MD needs.
  • Anyone caught selling illegal substances will be reported to the police and asked to leave the site.

Final Words

Thank you all for joining us.

We’ve chosen this site for its amazing potential and rich history – it’s some of the finest land we’ve ever secured.

Let’s make this a safe, fun, and unforgettable weekender together.
See you in Somerset! ⚒️

UK HISTORY FINDERS TEAM - MINELAB 500