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Say ‘ROAR!’ if you love dinosaurs! Are you looking for a fantastic dino day out? We’ve got you covered. From huge life-sized models and epic moving dinosaurs to seeing real, old dinosaur bones, there’s so much Jurassic fun to be had with our list of the best dinosaur days out.

Planning a day in with your little dino-lovers? These at-home dinosaur crafts and activities use everything from paper plates to odd socks, making them perfect for some prehistoric fun indoors!

Our Top Dinosaur Days Out

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ROARR! Dinosaur Adventure, Norfolk

At ROARR! Dinosaur Adventure – the UK’s LARGEST dinosaur-themed park, not only can you meet loads of gigantic life-sized models. But you can release your inner dinosaur and go wild too!

Jump, climb and splash in the great play areas, and you could even unearth some hidden secrets too…

Did you know there are 11 T-errific animatronic dinos to meet? How about enjoying the thrill of dino-themed rides? From Raptor Contraptor to Swing-O-Saurus! Not to mention Dippy’s Theatre, sensational events and a fossil dig!

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ROARR!
Lenwade
Norfolk
NR9 5JE

Pricing

Child (90cm and over) from £12.95
Adult from £12.95

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The Natural History Museum, London

If you’re looking for a great dino day out, The Natural History Museum has to be on your list!

Get up close and see real-life bones, from the T-Rex to Stegosaurus and everything in between, there’s a whole host of prehistoric skeletons to feast your eyes on! Plus, you may even learn some cool dinosaur facts too!

Don’t forget to see their GIANT T Rex animatronic dinosaur too – he’s a sight to behold and his roar will rattle your bones!

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Cromwell Rd,
South Kensington,
London
SW7 5BD

Opening Times

Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:50

Pricing

Free

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Land of the Living Dinosaurs at West Midlands Safari Park, Worcestershire

Take a trip back through time to the Land of the Living Dinosaurs at West Midlands Safari Park. You’ll get to say hello to all sorts of animatronic dinos and learn all sorts of cool and interesting facts about your favourite dinosaurs!

Every step of the way uncovers a prehistoric wonder, why don’t you see how many you can name? Plus, don’t miss the chance to unearth some fossils of your own at the Dino Dig!!

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Spring Grove,
Bewdley,
DY12 1LF

Opening Times

Monday to Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday and Sunday 09:30 - 18:00

Pricing

From £22.00

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Gulliver’s Dinosaur and Farm Park, Milton Keynes

Step into a Jurassic world at Gulliver’s Dinosaur and Farm Park and get up close and personal with all sorts of Cretaceous creatures!

Meet over 30 moving dinos while strolling through the park, and don’t forget to hop aboard the River Ride too to meet more of your favourite dinos.

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Livingstone Dr,
Milton Keynes
MK15 0DT

Opening Times

Monday to Sunday 10:30 - 17:00

Pricing

Adult and child from £22.00 (online advance)

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The National Showcaves Centre for Wales

It’s about time you took a step back in time and discovered the world’s LARGEST award-winning dinosaur parks!

With over 220 epic life-size models, The National Showcaves Centre for Wales definitely has to be on your list for a roarsome day out. Will you be brave enough to face off with the terrifying T-Rex? Or will you cower at the presence of the Spinosaurus?

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Abercraf,
Swansea
Wales
SA9 1GJ

Pricing

Adult £20.00
Child £16.50

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Dino Park, Dumfries

Venture into the Dino Mine to meet all of your favourite dinosaurs at Dino Park!

From the deadly T-Rex to the humongous Brachiosaurus. They pack a bite! You can even get digging and try to find your very own dino bones too!

Travel underground beneath the volcano and walk down the mine tracks –  but watch out for the sharp-toothed dinos!

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Abercraf,
Swansea
Wales
SA9 1GJ

Pricing

Adult £20.00
Child £16.50

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Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park, Devon

As well as meeting plenty of adorable animals, you also get a share of dinosaurs too at Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park!

As you wander through the Dinosaur Domain and the Valley of the Dinosaurs, you’ll be amazed at the gigantic life-sized T-rex, but be warned, because the huge Megalosaurus and Dilophosaurus wakes up every hour!

There are over 700 species of dinosaurs known to science and many of them are at the park – so why not check it out!

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Combe Martin,
Wildlife Park,
EX34 0NG

Pricing

Adult £17.49
Child £14.99

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Lost Kingdom, Paultons Family Theme Park, Hampshire

It’s not just Peppa Pig at Paultons Family Theme Park, but also a whole tribe of moving dinosaurs!

Get up close with all your favourite prehistoric animals! With over 70 roaring rides and attractions, there’s something for everyone! From height-defying rides like the Pterosaur and the Velociraptor to the Jurassic 4×4 expeditions!

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Ower,
Romsey
The New Forest
Hampshire
SO51 6AL

Opening Times

Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:30

Pricing

Standard from £41.75

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The Dinosaur Museum, Dorset

The Dinosaur Museum in Dorset is a dino heaven, and being near the infamous Jurassic Coast there’s everything you could possibly need for your prehistoric day out!

At the museum, see real-life dinosaur fossils, smell the breath of a T-Rex and listen closely to the sound of a Triceratops! You can even touch the real fossils, including dinosaur heads, teeth, eggs and even POO!

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Icen Way,
Dorchester
DT1 1EW

Opening Times

Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 16:00

Pricing

Adult £13.00
Child £9.00

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Port Lympne Dinosaur Forest, Kent

Step into the Dinosaur Forest at Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve and come face to face with all your favourite roarsome dinos.

Journey through the 3-acre woodland and marvel at the life-sized dinos you’ll come across. Dig for fossils and discover fascinating facts behind these giant creatures!

Plus, you can pop into the gift shop and take home a dinosaur-themed souvenir.

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Aldington Rd,
Lympne,
Hythe
CT21 4LR

Opening Times

Monday to Sunday 09:30 - 18:00

Pricing

Adult £32.00
Child £28.00

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Our Top Dinosaur Crafts

1. Paper plate dinosaurs
If you’re feeling crafty, making these paper plate dinosaurs is really easy and fun. Once you’ve coloured in your plate, add on the scales and legs, and you’ve got a dinosaur plate! If you feel like going the extra step, cut out some eye holes and voila, you’ve got your very own dinosaur mask!

2. Toilet roll flying dinosaur
Got some empty toilet rolls lying around? Recycle them into flying dinosaurs with some pens, paper and glue! Little ones can let their imaginations run wild by adding wings and claws or scales and tails.

3. Dinosaur balloons
These floating dinosaur balloons are almost as much fun to make as they are afterwards! All you need is some balloons, paper and scissors and some sticky tape, and you’ll have some adorable inflatable dinosaurs in no time.

4. Dinosaur footprints
If you’ve got some paint, you can make some awesome dinosaurs using just your feet! These footprint dinosaurs are really fun (and maybe a little bit messy!), and once you’re done, don’t forget to add eyes and teeth to bring your creation to life.

5. Egg box dinosaurs
If you’ve got an empty egg box lying around, it’s really easy to turn it into an egg box dinosaur! With some scissors, paint, paper and any extras you want to add, you can easily turn your recycled egg box into a fun dino friend.

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6. Big dinosaur cardboard box
It’s easier than you’d think for your little ones to transform into a dinosaur for the day! All you need is a large cardboard box and some scissors to cut out some leg holes, and then pop on your makeshift costume and you can run wild.

7. Tissue box dinosaur feet
Ready to stomp around? Transform old tissue boxes into perfect dinosaur feet with this super easy craft. Once you’ve got your giant feet on, there’s plenty of fun to be had stomping around and roaring!

8. Ice Breaker
Dig up your very own fossils! In the form of your own toy dinosaurs that is. Pop your dinosaurs in some water, freeze them and embark on a fun rescue mission to unearth your dinosaurs.

9. Dinosaur hunt
If you’ve got toy dinosaurs lying around, why not create an exciting dinosaur hunt around the garden or even the house? Release your inner wild side and go on an epic hunt to discover some prehistoric bones.

10. Hatching dinosaur egg
After enjoying your dino-day out, take a look at how to make a hatching dinosaur egg from The Natural History Museum! This hatching baby dinosaur craft is really fun to make, and it looks really sweet too!

Loved our dinosaur days out? Check these roarsome adventures out! From Dinosaurs in the Park, and the Dinosaur rEvolution event to dinosaur theme parks!

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