Dinosaur Days Out in the Midlands
Children’s love of Dinosaurs is not looking like it will be extinct any time soon and here at Raring2go! we can’t believe how many opportunities there are in the Midlands to have fun dinosaur days out with these ancient creatures.
Here are the best places to find them.
Step back in time as you come face to face with some of the largest, most unusual and fearsome animals to ever roam the planet.
Land of the Living Dinosaurs features over 40 life-size, animatronic dinosaurs, making it the largest animatronic dinosaur attraction in the UK. All dinosaurs have moving arms, tails and heads and you can even see them breathing’. Life-like grunts, squawks and mighty roars emit from the prehistoric beasts and along with themed planting, geyser and swamps, the immersive experience makes you feel as if the story of the dinosaurs is unfolding in front of you.
Reaching a huge length of almost 50 feet, one of the newest additions to the Land of the Living Dinosaurs, is a Spinosaurus. This is one of the largest and longest predatory dinosaurs in the exhibit, staying true to scientists’ beliefs that Spinosaurus was the largest predator to ever roam the earth! The exhibit also features a family of Quetzalcoatluses the largest animals to have ever taken to the skies.
See friendly Stegosaurus, ginormous Argentinosaurus and the terrifying T-rex as you journey through the four different time periods, starting with the Permian and ending with the Cretaceous. There is even a chance to dig for fossils in our Dino Dig, meet our baby velociraptor and chat to the knowledgeable Dinosaur Keepers.
2. Inside the T Rex at The Village Hotel, Solihull
A Live 90-Minute World First Science Experience for Families (Ages 6+). This May Half Term in Birmingham, families are invited to step inside one of the most extraordinary predators in history.Inside the T Rex is a live, immersive science experience that takes audiences beneath the surface of Tyrannosaurus rex to discover how evolution engineered the ultimate hunter. Presented in a dramatic yet welcoming theatre setting with a unique hands on element, this 90-minute event combines expert-led explanation, large-scale visual demonstration and interactive science to create an experience that is both exciting and educational.
3. Market Hall Museum, Warwick
Market Hall Museum is located in the Market Hall, a 17th-century landmark in the heart of Warwick and is free to enter. Amongst the popular exhibits you will find the historic Wilmcote Plesiosaur skeleton and the Cross Hands Quarry Dinosaur.
You can even have a dino themed party at Market Hall Museum. Their party leader will run crafts, games and activities to help the children find out who has been leaving mysterious footprints around the museum.
4. The Herbert Museum and Art Gallery – Dippy in Coventry
Dippy the dinosaur is a life-size replica of a Diplodocus carnegii skeleton – a 26 metre-long dinosaur that lived 155-145 million years ago. For over 100 years, Dippy has been delighting visitors of all ages at the Natural History Museum in London, and now Coventry families have the chance to discover the Jurassic giant on their doorstep! Dippy the dinosaur is a life-size, plaster-of-paris replica of a Diplodocus carnegii skeleton. It became the first Diplodocus to go on display anywhere in the world when it was gifted to the Natural History Museum by Andrew Carnegie on 12 May 1905. It quickly became a star, capturing hearts and imaginations, and went on to complete a whirlwind tour of the UK in 2017. Diplodocus carnegii lived during the Late Jurassic period, about 155 – 145 million years ago and their skeletons have been found in North America. They were huge, plant-eating dinosaurs, with long whip-like tails. They grew to about 24-26 metres long and probably weighed up to around 15 tonnes. For comparison, a London double-decker bus is around 14 metres long and weighs 12 tonnes.
5. Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum
In the Marine Gallery, discover the Thinktank Ichthyosaur, a giant sea monster from the time of the dinosaurs. Explore the other animals from the past and present that have adapted to life in the sea, including walrus, penguins and prehistoric marine crocodiles. Other highlights include the mounted skeleton of a prehistoric Giant Deer (Megaloceros) with huge antlers, plus the skull of a Triceratops.
6. Junior Jurassic at Hatton Adventure World
Travel back in time this May Half Term and prepare for a Jurassic journey like no other at Hatton Adventure World! Junior Jurassic is back – bigger, better, and bolder than ever! Get up close with life-sized dinosaurs, take part in thrilling interactive shows, and enjoy hands-on animal encounters perfect for the whole family. Meet Scar the Spinosaurus, the latest fearsome addition to our dino line-up! Fan-favourite Ranger Zoobee returns, packed with even more dino knowledge and prehistoric fun!
7. Play@Lower Drayton Farm nr Penkridge
All part of your PLAY@ experience throughout the summer break, you’ll join Professor Time as one of their Dino Rangers heading back in time to the Jurassic period to stop the bandits stealing the dinosaur eggs! You’ll head off on a farm trailer ride to the mega T-Rex Maize Maze to solve a series of clues (don’t get lost) PLUS you’ll also enjoy fossil hunting, dino crafts, learn about modern-day ‘dinos’ in a meet the reptiles talk. All included in you PLAY@ ticket!
SAVE! Get 10% off when booking online by visiting our ‘Save and Win’ pages on the website.
8. Playland Stourport, Dino Tours
Drive your own explorer jeep through the dinosaur trail. Watch out for the T-Rex!
9. Dudley Museum at the Archives
Dinosaur Hunters can take a stroll amongst our prehistoric friends at Dudley Museum. You’ll be able to interact with many long dead species including Baryonyx and one of the earliest dinosaurs, Thecodontosaurus. You can even take selfies with the larger than life characters. Walk through the geology and mining gallery where and marvel at some of the 15,000 fossils, many of which are from the scientifically important Wrens Nest area, near Dudley.
10. Bilston Craft Gallery, Dinosaur room
The story of Bilston begins with its internationally-important, rocks and fossils. These precious minerals made it possible for industry to flourish and with it the creativity and ingenuity that helped to define the region. Arriving in the exhibition you will be greeted by a Norton Commando motorcycle and a three-metre long Dromaeosaurus. The exhibition features objects from many of the town’s industries, including cut steel jewellery, bicycles and the world-famous Bilston Enamels, you’ll learn about famous Bilston companies including Sankey, Beldray and Sunbeam. We also have a family-friendly dinosaur room which is home to Barry the Baryonyx, a full-size replica. Also on display are real fossils from the Dr. Fraser Collection and dinosaur fossil casts such as the famous Archaeopteryx, T.rex and Triceratops. You can design your own dinosaur and even dress up like a one!
You can play crazy golf amongst the dinosaurs at Wolverhampton Adventure Golf 18 Hole Family Prehistoric Adventure Golf Course at Perton Park Golf Course in Wolverhampton.
12. Jurassic Creek Adventure Golf at 3 Hammers Golf Complex, Wolverhampton
Take a step back in time and walk with life size dinosaurs as you explore this new course meandering through the waterfalls and crossing the swing bridge whilst playing 18 holes of crazy golf.
13. Dinosaur World at Ralph Court Gardens, Herefordshire
Discover a land that time forgot! You enter through the dinosaur’s mouth (don’t panic, he won’t bite) and discover a huge array of dinosaurs. These life-size animatronic creatures from the past are all roaring and keen to grab your attention! Meet our huge Brachiosaurus, hide from the cunning Velociraptor, and cower at the mighty T. Rex! Climb or roll aboard the jeep (suitable for wheelchairs) and see if you have the nerve to stay still as our 6-meter T.Rex rushes towards you!
Enjoy 15 themed gardens, including Alice In Wonderland, during your day out at Ralph Court Gardens.
14. Dinosaur Adventure Live: Danger on T-Rex Mountain at The Royal Spa Centre
26 May 2026. The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth. A dinosaur show 65 million years in the making… Are you ready for the brand new adventure? Join our intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the Dinosaurs!
