Traders & Sponsors
Metal detecting is more than a hobby it's a community. Across the country, thousands of enthusiasts come together each year, united by a shared passion for history, discovery, and the thrill of the find. Whether you're a seasoned detectorist or just starting out, there's a place for you here and it's the people around you that make it so special.
At the heart of every great event are the traders and sponsors who believe in what we do. From the dedicated suppliers who equip us with the best gear, to the brands who invest their time, resources, and passion into making these events a reality every single one of them plays a vital role in keeping the metal detecting world alive and thriving. We are proud to be a national part of this incredible hobby, and none of it would be possible without their unwavering support.
Together, we create something bigger than any one of us. We build friendships, share knowledge, celebrate discoveries, and strengthen the bonds that make our community so unique. Year after year, we come together and it is the traders and sponsors on this page who help make that happen. We are incredibly grateful for every one of them.
Sponsors
XP Metal Detectors
XP Metal Detectors are one of the most innovative brands in the detecting world, founded in France by Alain Loubet and based near Toulouse since 1998. Always pushing the technological boundaries of what modern metal detecting can be, XP are known for lightweight design, wireless technology, fast response and serious field performance. Their machines, including the Deus and Deus II, have helped change the way many detectorists search, giving users speed, control and freedom out in the field. Michael Eakers and the XP team are always great to have around, bringing proper knowledge, passion and plenty of enthusiasm for the machines and the hobby. Having XP involved with Duchy's Dirty Weekends adds another exciting edge to the roadshow, bringing cutting-edge kit, passionate users and plenty of buzz to what is shaping up to be a very special set of events.
Minelab
Minelab are a huge name in the detecting world, founded in 1985 in Adelaide, South Australia, and we are excited to have them involved with Duchy's Dirty Weekends. Known for pushing detector technology forward and building machines trusted by detectorists across the UK and beyond, Minelab bring serious experience to the field. The Minelab team, including Ciaran, Luke and Paul Cee, are always a pleasure to see at events — great characters, full of knowledge and always happy to chat all things detecting. Whether you are swinging an Equinox, Manticore, Vanquish or one of their other popular machines, this is a brilliant chance to celebrate the kit, the community and the passion that keeps us all chasing the next signal.
Nokta
Nokta are a massive name in modern metal detecting, bringing bold ideas, clever technology and great value machines to detectorists all over the world. Founded in Turkey in 2001, Nokta have grown into one of the most exciting brands in the hobby, known for feature-packed detectors that are easy to use, waterproof, reliable and built for real field conditions. From the Legend to the Simplex and beyond, Nokta machines have become a familiar sight on rallies, beaches and permissions across the UK. Dilek and the Nokta team are always a pleasure to have involved, bringing real knowledge, passion and personality to the detecting community. Having Nokta involved with Duchy's Dirty Weekends adds even more energy to the roadshow, giving detectorists the chance to celebrate the kit, the brands and the people that keep this hobby moving forward.
Traders
Duchy Metal Detectors
Duchy Metal Detectors are a family-run metal detecting shop based in Cornwall owned by Leighanne & Mick Trice. Bringing a fresh, modern vibe to the detecting scene. Built on passion, energy and a genuine love for the hobby, Duchy are all about doing things a little differently, with new ideas, bold events and a strong focus on bringing detectorists together. From the shop to the field, the aim has always been to make detecting feel exciting, welcoming and full of life, whether you are brand new to the hobby or have been swinging for years. Duchy's Dirty Weekends is the next big step in that journey, creating a first of its kind roadshow experience with proper community spirit, stunning locations and a whole new energy for UK metal detecting.
Regton
Regton are one of the most recognised names in UK metal detecting, based in Birmingham and owned by Marcus Ingram. A family-run business that has been around since 1979, Regton have been part of the hobby from almost the beginning, building a huge reputation through years of experience, a wide range of machines and accessories, and proper knowledge of metal detecting. Marcus, along with his son Seb working closely by his side, brings a real family feel to one of the UK's best-known detecting retailers. They are also highly regarded for their expertise with XP machines, helping detectorists get the best from their Deus, Deus II and other XP kit out in the field. Having Marcus, Seb and the Regton team involved brings real industry weight, experience and community spirit to Duchy's Dirty Weekends as part of this brand-new roadshow experience.
LP Metal Detecting
LP Metal Detecting, owned by Pete Turrell, brings something special to the table every time. Pete is a master contributor to the detecting hobby and community, with a huge amount of experience from his work with Detectival and the wider detecting scene. Often seen as a bit of an oracle of metal detecting, Pete has a way of sharing knowledge, advice and stories that only comes from years of being properly involved in the hobby. Of course, Pete would not be without team members Ash and Ash, who help bring even more energy, graft and character to the LP Metal Detecting setup. Pete is known not just for his kit and experience, but for the support, passion and quick wit he brings wherever he goes, usually with his dry humour never far behind. Having LP Metal Detecting involved with Duchy's Dirty Weekends adds a real community heartbeat to the roadshow, helping make the event space feel lively, welcoming and full of proper detecting spirit.
Crawfords Metal Detecting
Crawfords, owned by Craig Allison, are a hugely respected name in the UK detecting world and a familiar favourite for many detectorists. Craig and the Crawfords team have built their reputation on proper knowledge, honest advice and a real understanding of what detectorists need out in the field. They are especially well known for their experience with Minelab machines, helping countless detectorists get the best from their kit, whether they are just starting out or fine-tuning every setting for serious field performance. Having Craig and Crawfords involved with Duchy's Dirty Weekends brings another big dose of expertise, energy and community spirit to the roadshow, giving visitors the chance to chat with people who genuinely know the machines, the hobby and the detecting scene inside out.
Dragon Detecting
Dragon Detecting, owned by Jordan and based in Wales, brings something brilliant to the Duchy's Dirty Weekends trader line-up. Jordan is not only passionate about detecting, he is also known for being such a great guy. Friendly, approachable and always happy to talk kit, finds and everything in between. Dragon Detecting adds a proper Welsh welcome to the roadshow, bringing good gear, good advice and plenty of personality to the event space. We are really pleased to have Jordan joining us and helping bring even more energy, community spirit and detecting excitement to the weekends.
UK History Finders
UK History Finders, owned by Tom Pisarek and based in Devon, bring a huge amount of event experience and energy to the detecting scene. Tom is well known for holding large metal detecting events as well as regular weekly digs, helping bring detectorists together for great days out, good land and plenty of community spirit. Of course, Tom would not be without team member Cliff, who brings his own creativity to the hobby with unique 3D printed products made especially for metal detecting. With Tom's Polish roots, love of sausages and a suspiciously strong talent for homemade moonshine, the UK History Finders team always bring plenty of character wherever they go. Having them involved with Duchy's Dirty Weekends adds another big personality and a proper hands-on team to the roadshow.
Black ADA
Black Ada are a well-known name in the metal detecting world, trusted by detectorists for tough, practical and reliable digging tools built for real field conditions. Their spades, trowels and detecting accessories have become a familiar sight on rallies, permissions and club digs across the UK, helping detectorists recover their finds cleanly, safely and with confidence. Built around proper usability and no-nonsense field performance, Black Ada bring exactly the kind of kit detectorists depend on weekend after weekend. Having Black Ada involved with Duchy's Dirty Weekends adds another brilliant name to the roadshow, giving visitors the chance to see trusted detecting gear up close and celebrate the tools that help turn good signals into great finds.
Detecnicks
Detecnicks are a family-run metal detecting business based in Bognor, originally started by Nick Charman and now run by Luke Charman. With years of hands-on experience behind them, Detecnicks have built a strong reputation in the hobby for proper advice, trusted service and machine knowledge that is second to none. They are also well known for their expertise with Rutus machines from Poland, helping detectorists understand the settings, performance and potential of these powerful detectors out in the field. Luke carries that passion forward with a real understanding of what detectorists need, whether they are choosing their first machine, fine-tuning settings or looking for honest guidance from someone who truly knows the kit. Having Detecnicks involved with Duchy's Dirty Weekends adds another respected name to the roadshow, bringing experience, family values and serious detecting know-how to the event.
Charities
Man Down
Man Down, founded in Cornwall in 2018 and now operating nationally, is dedicated to raising awareness of men's mental health and breaking the stigma around seeking support. We provide free, non judgemental peer support groups and bring people together through community focused metal detecting weekenders, encouraging conversation, friendship, and fundraising for mental health initiatives.
Special Mentions
Unearthed In Cornwall & Devon
Big love to Unearthed in Cornwall & Devon, Mr Sam, Mrs Sam, Mitch and their cracking admin team. Good friends of ours and absolute legends in the detecting world, they are always there helping, supporting and getting stuck in, from the buzz of Detectival to proper Sunday dig days. They bring the laughs, the graft and the good vibes, and we are proud to have them as part of the Duchy's Dirty Weekends journey. Proper people, proper passion, proper detecting family.