Let's Go Dinosaur Special | Dinosaur Events & Family Fun

Welcome to the Let’s Go Dinosaur Special Newsletter – your guide to the UK’s best dinosaur events, family days out and prehistoric adventures!

Whether your little ones dream of meeting life-sized dinosaurs, exploring dinosaur trails, taking part in fossil hunts or enjoying roar-some family activities, our special edition is packed with inspiration. Discover exciting attractions and upcoming events to help you plan unforgettable dinosaur-themed days out with the whole family.

Dinosaur World Live in London

There’s ROARSOME FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY with Olivier Award winner for Best Family Show 2024, Dinosaur World Live, which is now playing at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre until 6th September.

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of this roarsome interactive show for all the family! Discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Microraptor, Segnosaurus – and more!

Tickets from £10.

Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park in Dorset

Step into our tranquil woodland and discover a magical dinosaur adventure beside the Sherford River. Brightly coloured dinosaurs hide among ferns, winding paths and our Victorian lake, while playful information boards inspire little explorers to master wonderfully enormous words—until “Stegosaurus” and “Triceratops” become firm family favourite.

Godstone Farm in Surrey

Godstone Farm is a fantastic family day out in the Surrey Hills, offering animal encounters, indoor play, and outdoor adventures whatever the weather. Home to over 500 animals, families can meet farm favourites, explore the Reptile House, enjoy Surrey’s largest soft play centre, and discover exciting attractions including the adventure playground and Dinosaur Roar trail. With plenty of places to eat and activities for all ages, it’s a fun-filled day for the whole family.

Wellington County Park in Berkshire

Wellington Country Park is a fantastic family day out set across 350 acres of beautiful parkland between Reading and Basingstoke. Perfect for younger children, it offers exciting adventure play areas, animal encounters, nature trails, miniature train rides, mini golf, a Splash Zone, and an immersive dinosaur experience. With seasonal events, family-friendly facilities, and camping options, it’s a great place for outdoor fun and unforgettable memories.

Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire

It’s a Summer of fun at Waddesdon Manor this year, including a dedictated Dinosaur Week – 26th-31st August! Learn about fossils and try digging for fossils. Plus, over the Bank Holiday weekend, meet life-like dinosaurs roaming the grounds!

Knebworth House in Hertfordshire

All the family will enjoy a trip to Knebworth House in Hertfordshire! The 28 acres of formal landscaped gardens are fascinating and there are life-sized dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures along the Dinosaur Trail in the Wilderness Garden, with information boards along the way!

Knebworth House in Hertfordshire

All the family will enjoy a trip to Knebworth House in Hertfordshire! The 28 acres of formal landscaped gardens are fascinating. Children can have lots of fun on the Adventure Playground, zip wire, splash water play features and climbing equipment.

See life-sized dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures along the Dinosaur Trail in the Wilderness Garden and the information boards give an explanation about these different pre-historic creatures!

Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire

Don’t miss the Dinosaures Are Forever exhibition featuring five reimagined dinosaur skeletons in the grounds of Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. From 11th August to 1st November visitors at Blenheim will find themselves face to face with five huge reimagined Megalosaurus skeletons created by artist Jay Jay Burridge in this outdoor sculptural experience.

West Midlands Safari Park in Worcestershire

West Midlands Safari Park offers an unforgettable family day out with over 1,500 animal encounters, a four-mile safari drive, and exciting attractions for all ages. Visitors can see incredible wildlife including lions, elephants, giraffes, rhinos, and tigers, enjoy animal shows, explore the dinosaur trail, and experience thrilling theme park rides. With plenty of dining options and safari lodges for overnight stays, it’s the perfect destination for family adventures and lasting memories.

Dino Adventure at East Lancashire Railway in Greater Manchester

Grab your explorer hat for a roar-some day out on board a heritage train at the East Lancashire Railway on 7th and 16th August! Ideal for ages 8-10 years.

Plantasia Tropical Zoo in Swansea

Treat the dinosaur fans to a trip back in time, with Dinomania on 29th August! Discover a prehistoric age when dinosaurs ruled the jungle, and marvel at replicas of amazing dinosaurs!