Where to find dinosaurs in Notts and beyond

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Manor Farm

LE12 6LU

Dinosaur Roar Trail

Find 7 dinosaurs hiding in the woods at Manor Farm. These are themed on the Dinosaur Roar series of books

Price: Included in entry to the farm – around £8-£14 depending on when you visit

Wollaton Hall

NG8 2AE

Dinosaur sculpture in the grounds and dinosaur exhibition in the hall

New for 2025 – the dinos are back at Wollaton Hall in a brand new exhibition. You can also see a wire sculpture of a dinosaur in the grounds, plus a prehistoric tree!

Price: £15 annual ticket for adults, accompanying children free.

Lakeside/ Highfields Park

NG7 2RD

Dino bones dig in the park

In the play area, you will find a dino dig area in the sand. Get your archaeology hat on and uncover a dinosaur skeleton! There are also 2 dinosaur skeleton plaques to spot around the lake.

Price: FREE

Jurassic Cove Adventure Golf

NG6 0RH

Dinosaur Theme Mini Golf

Challenge the family on this adventure golf course themed all around dinosaurs!

Price: £9.50 adults, £8 juniors, £29.95 family of 4

Brookfields Garden Centre

NG3 5RW

Dinosaur models

Head to the back of the Garden Centre to find a dinosaur themed area with lots of models, including cute baby dino eggs and our favourite – the dinosaur chair!

Price: FREE

Notcutts

NG12 4DE

Dinosaur near the fish

Just one dinosaur to spot here – he’s just outside the fish section!

Price: FREE



Special Events for 2025

Derby Cathedral Quarter

DE1 1BA

A Jurassic Day Out – 12th July 2025

Meet the Dinos at Derby’s largest dinosaur event! More information TBA

Price: FREE

Image Copyright Derby Cathedral Quarter

Garden King Newhall

DE11 0TX

Dino Woods, 24th May-31st August (Weekends only until the Summer Holidays)

Take a walk through the woods and spot some Dinos!

Price: Free Entry, Activities cost extra

image copyright Garden King



Previous events that may return:

Derbion Dinosaurs (Easter Holidays)

DE1 2NF

Dinosaur Trail

These animatronic dinosaurs have been to the Derbion every Easter for the last few years! Keep an eye on our social media and blog to see if they’ll be back in 2026!

Price: FREE

Manor Farm (May Half Term)

LE12 6LU

Dino Week

A week of Dinosaur themed events at the Farm. This event has run during May Half Term for the last couple of years. Keep an eye on our social media and blog to see if they’ll be back in 2026!

Price: Included in entry to the farm – around £8-£14 depending on when you visit and if you prebook

image copyright Manor Farm

White Post Farm (May Half Term)

NG22 8HL

Dino Week

A week of Dinosaur themed events at the Farm. This event has run during May Half Term for the last couple of years. Keep an eye on our social media and blog to see if they’ll be back in 2026!

Price: Included in entry to the farm – around £14.50 depending on when you visit and if you prebook.

image copyright White Post Farm



Further Afield for real dino enthusiasts

  • Roarr (Norwich)
  • Gullivers Dinosaur and Farm Park (Milton Keynes)
  • Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World (Telford)
  • Gulliver’s Valley (Rotherham) have a Dinosaur Themed area with 30 animatronic dinosaurs and rides.

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