About Treasure Hunting Magazine

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Treasure Hunting Magazine is your ultimate monthly guide to the hobby you love. Written by passionate, experienced detectorists, every issue is bursting with expert tips, inspiring stories, stunning finds, and practical advice to help you make the most of your time in the field.

For less than the price of a pint, you’ll get hours of enjoyment, knowledge, and motivation delivered straight to your door. Discover how to interpret the land, boost your finds rate, and unlock the secrets beneath your feet.

Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro, Treasure Hunting Magazine is your essential companion. Escape the everyday, fuel your passion, and join the UK’s vibrant detecting community.

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Treasure Hunting Metal Detecting Magazine

The Editor

My interest in all things detecting grew out of several related hobbies and interests back in the mid-1970’s, including fossil collecting, history and archaeology. It wasn’t until around 1977 that I first got to use a detector, borrowed from a family friend – in the weeks that followed I became truly hooked! Back then I had no idea how my passion would flourish and what amazing paths the hobby would take me down. I became involved with excavating wartime aircraft crash sites (including a Zeppelin!) and even ended up in the dry, desolate deserts of Jordan looking for artefacts.

Over the decades I have written, or been involved with the publishing of some 17 books, all related to metal detecting. In 1998 I began writing articles for Treasure Hunting magazine and have never stopped – there was always a new find or something I wanted to share with others. In 2016 I was offered a position with the Treasure Hunting magazine team and became Editor shortly afterwards. Being able to combine my deep passion for detecting with my career is truly a dream come true! It has been, and will always be, an amazing privilege to be involved with so many fantastic people who share my love for this fantastic hobby.

Julian Evan-hart

Field Tester

I first found out about metal detecting when my late grandfather had a machine purchased for him from his son (my uncle) when serving in the RAF in the early '70s in America. I fondly remember my grandfather waving around this 'magic' type gadget in the field at the back of his house, watching with the rest of the family as a young child in deep anticipation on what 'if anything' it would find.

Over the years, I have been fortunate to own and review many machines and seen how the traditional PI and VLF technology has evolved to simultaneous frequency machines, which are now available. I love technology and thrive on learning the new features of detectors and seeing just how far they can go. Like so many others, I am lucky to find a hobby I genuinely love and have made some great friends along the way.

Adrian Gayler

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