Derbion Dinos are Back
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Get ready to step back in time this Easter as we bring dinosaurs to Derbion! This year, we’re welcoming back 14 gigantic, life-like animatronic dinosaurs!
Follow the Free Dinosaur Trail
Explore the centre and come face-to-face with 14 roaring, moving dinosaurs! Whether you’re a dino expert or just love an adventure, this is a must-see experience for all ages. Stand beside the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex and capture the ultimate photo. Watch a Pteranodon prepare to take flight! See its wings flap as if it’s about to soar through the skies. Or step inside a Baby Dino Egg! A fun photo opportunity that’s perfect for all explorers.
Best of all? The Dino trail is completely FREE!
New for 2025 – Fossil Finders Dig!
Ever dreamed of being a palaeontologist? Now’s your chance to dig, discover and piece together ancient dinosaur fossils. Hunt through the sand to uncover hidden bones, then work together at the assembly table to recreate a dinosaur skeleton!
Grab Your Tools & Start Digging – Sift through the sand to uncover hidden dinosaur bones, just like a real fossil hunter!
Reassemble a Dinosaur Skeleton – Work as a team at the assembly table to piece together a prehistoric creature.
Learn & Explore – Discover fascinating facts about dinosaurs and fossils while having hands-on fun.
This interactive activity is ideal for young adventurers and future scientists, combining education with excitement.
The Fossil Finder Dig is open from 7th – 22nd April.
Opening times: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Tickets are £2.50 per child.
Book now and don’t miss this prehistoric adventure – join us at Derbion this Easter for an unforgettable experience!
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