It feels like every child goes through a phase of being obsessed with Dinosaurs. Some (like my Jack) don't grow out of it. I am sure he is going to grow up to be a Palaeontologist.
We have visited lots of dinosaur exhibitions and themed days out over the years, both here in the North East and further afield. I thought it was about time I shared them together in one post. Let me know if I have missed your favourite.
Please double-check details with all attractions before setting off. I have tried where possible to only include permanent exhibitions but these can change and I would hate for anyone to be disappointed.
Jurrasic Gardens at Sunderland Winter Gardens
You will find lots of dinosaurs hidden amongst the plants at Sunderland Winter Gardens. Watch as a baby T Rex hatches from an egg, a 3 metre high Utahraptor, a Stegasaurus and Triceratops grazing on the greenery, a Pteranadons overhead and more.
Sunderland Winter Gardens are FREE to visit and explore at your leisure. They are wheelchair / pushchair accessible too. Find out more here.
Teessaurus Park, Middlesbrough
Teessaurus Park is a green space in Middlesbrough featuring 9 popular Dinosaur sculptures. Unfortunately, the park has been neglected over the years and the Dinos have been vandalised a little. It is free though and may still be worth a trip if you are in the area. Find out more and check out some photos over on Freckled Mum of 2 here.
Dinosaur Golf at Heighley Gate Garden Centre
The Dinosaur Golf at Heighly Gate Garden Centre is brilliant fun. We visited back in 2016 and really enjoyed the course (I would visit again if only Crazy Golf didn't bring out the worst in my children).
There are 12 holes to enjoy featuring 10 life size Dinosaurs - some of them move too. Prices are super reasonable and they often run special offers too (eg dine in the cafe and play golf at half price) . Find out more here.
Great North Museum, Newcastle
The Great North Museum in Newcastle City Centre is free to visit, accessible and home to a full-size T-Rex skeleton which looks super impressive. Find out more here.
Lost World of Adventure Golf, Tynemouth
The Lost World of Adventure Golf in Tynemouth features Dinosaur-themed adventure golf and even a spitting Dinosaur! Find out more here.
Dinosaur Safari at Hardwick Park
Hardwick Park is a popular day out in County Durham. You can download the Love Exploring app to your phone free of charge and use it to explore a trail around the park with augmented Dinosaurs. You can use the app to catch Dinosaurs and pose for photos with your new dino friends. Find out more about the app here.
Click the links below for more Dinosaur themed days out across the UK:
And further afield, you can enjoy the following attraction around the world:
- Land of the Living Dinosaurs at West Midland Safari Park (237 miles from Newcastle)
- Natural History Museum, London (286 miles from Newcastle)
- Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure, Norfolk (246 miles from Newcastle)
- World of Dinosaurs at Paradise Park, Hertfordshire (262 miles from Newcastle)
- 5 Dinosaur Attractions in North West England
- Dinosaur Trail at Gullivers World, Warrington (161 miles from Newcastle)
- Dinotropolis Soft Play & Adventure Centre at Bluewater, Kent (293 miles from Newcastle)
- Blackgang Chine, Isle of Wight (359 miles from Newcastle)
- Dinosaur Forest at Port Lympne Safari Park, Kent (336 miles from Newcastle)
- Animals of the Ice Age at Howletts Safari Park, Kent (337 miles from Newcastle)
- Hunting Dinosaur Fossils, Isle of Wight (360 miles from Newcastle)
- Dinosaur Isle, Isle of Wight (360 miles from Newcastle)
- Museum of Natural History, Oxford (258 miles from Newcastle)
- Jurassic Cove Golf at Bents Garden Centre, Warrington (150 miles from Newcastle)
- Dino Falls Adventure Golf at the Trafford Centre, Manchester (149 miles from Newcastle)
- Crystal Palace Park Dinosaurs, London (307 miles from Newcastle)
- Dinosaur Safari at Blackpool Zoo (154 miles from Newcastle)
- Dinosaur Exhibit at Manchester Museum (152 miles from Newcastle)
- Tyrannosaurs at National Museum of Scotland (120 miles from Newcastle)
- Dinosaur Park, Tenby (408 miles from Newcastle)
- Dino Trail at All Things Wild, Honeybourne (234 miles from Newcastle)
- Dinosaur Trail at Knebworth House (247 miles from Newcastle)
- Brick Dinosaurs at Marwell Zoo, Hampshire (317 miles from Newcastle)
- Mighty Claws Adventure Golf, Bournemouth (350 miles from Newcastle)
- Matlock Farm Park, Derbyshire (152 miles from Newcastle)
- Jurassic Kingdom, Birmingham (206 miles from Newcastle)
- Dino Trail at Drayton Manor (193 miles from Newcastle)
- All Things Wild, Evesham (234 miles from Newcastle)
- Dinosaurs at Wookey Hole (324 miles from Newcastle)
And further afield, you can enjoy the following attraction around the world:
Let me know your favourite dino-themed day out.
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We love Dino Park! https://www.dinopark.co.uk/
ReplyDeleteThis looks great. What fabulous places to visit for kids who are big dino fans. There is some at Blackpool and Edinburgh zoo I am sure, although it's been a few years xx
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