Advice Days Out Ideas Summer

Where to see Dinosaurs this summer

Written by Chloe Penn

Summer is here so let the little explorer’s out,
It’s time to spot mighty dinosaurs roaming all about.
In zoos, parks, museums and more,
Our handy guide will bring Dino-galore!

Dinosaur Experience at Wookey Hole

📆Until 1st September 2025 📍Wells, Somerset

10% off tickets!

Don’t miss Wookey Hole’s all new Dinosaur Experience this summer! Get ready to stomp, roar and explore in the valley beyond the caves with thrilling indoor activities and roar-some outdoor experiences for all! From 24th July-1st September! Book here.

Dinosaur Forest at Port Lympne

 📍Kent

20% off tickets!

Step into a Jurassic world when you visit Dinosaur Forest, the largest collection of life size dinosaurs in Europe at Kent’s biggest wild animal park!  Marvel at the tremendous T- Rex, stare at the stegosaurus, feel the terror of the pterodactyl and delight at the sheer size of the diplodocus! Book here.

 

Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs at Lightroom

📆Until October 2025 📍Kings Cross, London

Lightroom’s latest immersive exhibition sees 360 projections on a breath-taking scale, allowing viewers to step into a prehistoric world alongside the creatures that ruled the planet 66 million years ago. Book here.

Jurassic Pier at Clacton Pier

📍Clacton-on-sea, Essex

Up to 36% off tickets!

Prepare to be transported back in time to a world where giants ruled the earth and adventure lurks around every corner! Jurassic Pier invites you on an adrenaline-fueled journey through a land of towering dinosaurs and heart-pounding excitement. Get up close and personal with incredible life-size dinosaurs, and feel the Rush of the 4D Cinema Dino Encounter. Book here.

 

ROARR!

📍Norfolk

Save up to 24%!

Visit the UK’s number 1 dinosaur-themed adventure park in Norfolk for a dino-tastic day out with so many things to see and do! Marvel at dinos hiding in the woods, strap up and swing in the trees, scamper around the maze or test your nerve on the assault course, plus so much more at ROARR! Book here.

 

Jurassic World: The Exhibition

📆Until February 2026 📍Battersea Power Station, London

 This immersive experience takes you back to when Dinosaurs roamed the Earth by transporting your directly into the Jurassic World movies! Explore a trail of life-sized Dinosaurs from the might T-Rex to adorable baby Dinosaurs! Plus, explore the famous lab from the films, and get thrilling encounters with the creatures that ruled the planet long before us. Find out more here.

 

Dinosaurs in the Park

📆Until 17th August 📍Ealing, West London

 Step into a giant outdoor dinosaur adventure with 40 life-sized, moving and roaring dinosaurs, a Dino-Fun-Zone, food court and gift shop! The scale of the giant creatures is truly put into perspective as you walk below them and discover how many roam and lurk in the trees! Plus, enjoy roar-some activities for all the family. Find out more here.

 

The Natural History Museum

📍London

 Head to The Natural History Museum for a day of educational exploration of the natural world – including a giant interactive Dinosaur exhibition, real-life dinosaur bones, and even a T-Rex themed cafe! There is so much to see and do here, and little dinosaur lovers will enjoy being immersed in the world of these pre-historic creatures. Find out more here.

 

Andy’s Adventures Dinosaur Dig at Alton Towers

📍Staffordshire

Exclusive family ticket!

Little ones will love this family adventure where you can use your sights and sounds to dig and discover all sorts of fossils! Get hands-on with the prehistoric dog site and see what you can find. All included in your day ticket. Book here.

World of Dinosaurs at Hertfordshire Zoo

📍Hertfordshire

The gigantic dinosaur themed attraction set in acres of beautiful woodland is a truly remarkable experience for any dinosaur lover! Make your way through the woodland trail and witness life-sized dinos towering above you and hiding in the trees, there are some great photo ops here! Find out more here.

Restricted Area 5 at Blackgang Chine

📍Isle of Wight

This fun family-theme park on the beautiful Isle of Wight is home to an incredibly realistic Jurassic experience, enter the gates at your own risk! Encounter life-sized hyper-realistic dinosaurs including the biggest animatronic T-Rex in the country! Find out more here.

The Dinosaur Museum

📍Dorchester

Head to Dorchester this summer for a journey back in time where you’ll discover fascinating fossils, ancient history and roar-some facts about the creatures that ruled the planet before us! It’s also right on the doorstep of Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coast so why not top the day off with some fossil hunting afterwards?! Find out more here.

The Lost Kingdom

📆23rd August – 7th September 2025 📍Southampton

The Lost Kingdom – Southampton opens on 23rd August 2025. This is a must-see family event, an interactive installation of 50 life-sized animatronic beasts from the Jurassic, Triassic, Cretaceous periods. Each dinosaur is animated with robotic moving parts, which include arms moving, tails swaying side to side, heads moving up and down, eyes blinking, jaws opening wide with realistic roaring sound effects! Find out more here.

 

 

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