The Global Metal Detecting Directory
Local Metal Detector puts detectorists, clubs and stores on a living map — with the tools to get discovered, build trust, run a club, and help people recover the rings and keepsakes they’ve lost.
Dropped a wedding ring at the beach, lost keys in the garden, or misplaced a treasured piece of jewellery in the park? Skilled detectorists near you take on lost-item recovery — often for the joy of reuniting people with what they thought was gone for good.
Put yourself on the map and get found by people nearby.
Run your society and grow your membership in one place.
Reach detectorists searching for gear near them.
We believe every part of the hobby deserves to be found. Local Metal Detector gives clubs, stores and detectorists — whether a detecting club in Yorkshire, a metal detector shop in Texas, or a solo detectorist in Otago — a living map presence the whole community can discover instantly, plus the everyday tools to grow: profiles and reviews, a member network, club membership management, and job dispatch between detectorists. And when someone loses a ring, we help them find a person nearby who can get it back.
A live global map and directory puts your pin exactly where you belong — found by detectorists and clients searching nearby.
Collect reviews and testimonials — including verified-recovery reviews tied to real recovery jobs you completed.
Build your network, form crews, and — on Pro — dispatch jobs to teammates over Telegram or WhatsApp. Active locals can become City Captains.
Rosters, committee roles and dues for clubs; products, opening hours and owner analytics for stores — all from one dashboard.
Sign up free and pin yourself on the map in minutes — no card needed.
Add your services, photos, finds and opening hours so people know what you offer.
Show up in local searches; upgrade to Pro when you’re ready to coordinate a crew.
Explore detectorists, clubs and stores near you on the live map.
Find a local detectorist who takes on lost-item recovery — rings, keys, jewellery.
Contact them directly or through the platform, and see real recoveries others have had.
Every feature is built to help detectorists find clubs, stores, and each other.
Open map data, honest pricing, and no hidden fees. What you see is what you get.
Getting listed should take minutes, not days. We keep it fast and friction-free.
Built for detectorists everywhere — every country and coastline.
Join Local Metal Detector today and start connecting with the detecting community near you.
How we handle your data, and the terms of using Local Metal Detector.