25 Dinosaur days out North West England
Does your child love dinosaurs? If so then this is the guide for you. It’s filled with all the best places to take dinosaur fans across Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Liverpool and Cumbria. So if you’re looking for dinosaur days out North West then you’ve come to the right place. Find more family days out North West England here.
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Below you’ll find dinosaur attractions in the North West as well as events for dinosaur lovers. Many of the family attractions across our region regularly run dinosaur-themed events and I’ll aim to keep this page up to date with the ones coming up soon.
This post will be kept up to date so if you know a dinosaur attraction or event that needs adding or if you run one of these events and have any additional images you’d be happy for me to include, please email me at info@northwestforkids
Dinosaur days out Cheshire
We have a few permanent dinosaur attractions in Cheshire as well as fantastic events coming up soon.
Jurassic cove adventure golf, Bents, Warrington
This is a really fun dinosaur crazy golf course at Bents garden centre. There are loads of models of these prehistoric creatures around the adventure golf course. Once you’ve played golf there is an outdoor play area to enjoy too.
Find out more here – Jurassic Cove Adventure Golf
£21 for a family of 4.
Gulliver’s world Warrington
There are few dinosaur attractions at Gulliver’s world. You can explore treetop walkways around the lost world where you will see life-sized dinosaur models and there are dinosaur play areas too. There is also a fossil digs site where your child can dig for dinosaur fossils.
They also sometimes run Twilight Dinosaur trails!
Find out more about all the attractions here – Gulliver’s world
Dinosaur days out Manchester
Manchester has some permanent dinosaur exhibitions and family attractions as well as regular dinosaur events.
Manchester Museum
There is a permanent dinosaur exhibition at this fantastic natural history museum in Manchester city centre. There is loads of information here about dinosaurs and some life size skeletons including Stan the T-rex.
Find out more about Visiting the Manchester Museum with kids here.
Dino falls adventure golf
If you want to play dinosaur crazy golf in Manchester then Dino Falls Adventure Golf near to the Trafford Centre is a great option.
Navigate the winding river and cascading waterfall on the Rapids course but beware of the fierce Pterodactyl overhead. Or embark on the ultimate adventure on our Volcano course complete with colossal erupting volcano. Both courses are suitable for all ages.
Standard price for a family of 4 – £32 for 18 holes
Find our review of Dino Falls Adventure Golf Manchester here.
Find out more and book here – Dino Falls Adventure Golf
Find out where to play crazy golf in Manchester her for more ideas.
Reddish Vale Farm Dino Fest – May 2026
When – 23rd – 25th May 2026
As well the interactive experiences featuring dinosaurs, you can also see all the farm animals and enjoy a day at the farm. A day out at Reddish Vale farm is fun for the whole family.
Find out more here – Dino Farm Event
Dinos on the farm, Cockfields farm – no details yet for 2026
When –
Dinos are on the farm! For a fantastic day full of activities and dinosaurs roaming free, what better way to start the Easter holidays!
Full details will be released nearer the time, but you can guarantee it will be full of activities to keep the kids entertained, including plenty of photo opportunities, and dinosaurs to interact with in and around the farm, not forgetting a treasure hunt, and all the normal farm favourites including tractor ride, carousel, and animal encounters.
Full details here – Cockfields
Love Exploring App
I’ve put this free app somewhere in the middle as there are interactive games to play on your mobile in Lancashire and Greater Manchester.
The following parks have Dinosaur quizzes (some also have additional games to play).
- Memorial park, Fleetwood
- Haigh Woodland Park
- Clifton country park
- Heaton Park
- Oldham
- Wythenshaw park
- Platt fields park
- Debdale park
- Alexandra park
- Whitworth Park
- Philips Park
- Boggart Hole Clough
- Hollinworth Lake
Dinosaur days out Lancashire
Dinosaur safari at Blackpool Zoo
Come face to face with the terrifying tyrannosaurus rex, mighty marine reptiles, awesome pterodactyls and more than 30 other stunning prehistoric creatures. Your Dinosaur Safari will take you through 4 ages, over running streams and even behind a living curtain of water. Sound effects and thousands of authentic living plants and trees bring the prehistoric world vividly to life.
Find out more here – Blackpool Dinosaur Safari | Blackpool Zoo
Jurassic farm at Farmer Teds – details for 2026
When – until 13th September 2026.
12 animatronic, life size dinosaurs! As well as all the usual fun at the farm including Shaun the sheep shows, undercover sandpit, indoor and outdoor play, animal shows, handling and more.
Book here – Farmer Teds
Jurassic Adventures at Mrs Dowsons Farm Park – Summer 2026
When – 18th July – 31st August 2026
Join the explorers, using stunning puppetry to bring remarkably life-like dinosaurs to life. Step into the barn restoration where an archaeology dig is underway and and discover immersive storytelling, friendly baby dinosaurs, a huge Stegosaurus, and the menacing T-Rex – plus all the fun of the farm park.The event includes dino meet and greet, interactive exhibits and an interactive show for all the family.
Book here – Jurassic Adventure | Mrs Dowsons
Dino Fest, Lancaster – July 2026
When – 11th – 12th July 2026
Free event, in honour of Sir Richard Owen, the Lancaster Local and palaeontologist who donned the word ‘Dinosaur’, we celebrate all things DINOSAUR!
Full details here – Dino Fest 2026 – Lancaster BID
Baby Dino Trail, Lancaster – Summer 2026
When – 27th June – 19th July 2026.
Baby dinos have been adopted by the businesses in Lancaster City Centre, find them all to be in with the chance of winning a prize in honour of Dino Fest.
Full details here – Baby Dino Trail
The Dino Adventure at East Lancashire Railway – 2026 dates
When – 29th May and 7th August 2026
Your adventure includes a steam train ride from Bury to Rawtenstall and back, a roughly two-hour dino experience with our professional dinosaur handlers, themed activities and plenty of photo opportunities.
Book here – The Dino Adventure
Dinosaur Adventures Live, Lowther Pavilion, Lytham – August 2026
When – 3rd August 2026
Join our intrepid rangers on a quest to recover the data crystal, restore power to the island and save the Dinosaurs!
Stomp, Roar and Swish your tail as we introduce you to some of the most incredible species ever to have lived on planet Earth. An unforgettable Jurassic experience for all the family to enjoy.
Learn their history with our amazing Dino-facts, meet our beautiful baby dinosaurs and even feed them, but watch out…. you could be on the menu.
Book here – Dinosaur Adventures Live
Dino Live, Thornton Hall Country Park – May 2026 – event now passed
When – 2nd – 4th May 2026
Get ready for a Jurassic-sized family day out this Early May Bank Holiday! Dino: Live is stomping into Thornton Hall Country Park for three action-packed days of dinosaurs, Rangers and prehistoric fun.
From live shows to up-close encounters and a foam-tastic finale, it’s going to be dino-mite!
Book here – Dino Live
Dinosaur days out Liverpool
World museum
The world museum in Liverpool is a fantastic free museum to visit with kids. There is plenty to see including a dinosaur and natural world exhibition.
In this permanent gallery includes dinosaur teeth, life size dinosaurs models, full size dinosaur skeletons and even fossilised dinosaur poo!
This is a permanent and free exhibition.
Find our full guide to World Museum Liverpool here.
Dinosaurs live! St Helens Theatre Royal – May 2026
When – 28th May 2026
RED Entertainment is thrilled to announce Dinosaur Adventure Live is back with its 3rd chapter touring across the UK in 2025. This Family Favourite show has brand new Dinosaur additions and an exciting new adventure making it the perfect family day out!
Book here – show – St Helens Theatre Royal
The Dinosaur that pooped a rock show – St Helens Theatre Royal – July 2026
When – 26th July 2026
Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand, new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie, a lot of laughs and a whole lot of poo!
Book here – The dinosaur that pooped a rock show
Jurassic Adventure at Otterspool Adventure – no details yet for 2026
When –
Explore the dinosaur trail and see how many life-size dinosaurs you spot. Dig for dinosaur fossils, dino meet and greets and 30 minute live-action show.
Book here – Jurassic Adventure – Otterspool Adventure
£20 per child (£10 for 1-2 year olds), £10 adults
Dinosaurs at Knowsley Safari – no details yet for 2026
When –
Brace yourself for face-to-face encounters with gigantic, life-like dinosaurs that will leave you roaring with excitement!
Includes roaming baby dinosaurs, dinosaur show and meet and greets.
Book here – Knowsley Safari
Dinosaur days out Lake District
Dinosaur day out at Lakeland Maze farm park 2026
When – 23rd – 29th May 2026
No details yet for 2026 but in 2025 it included roaming T-rex, life size raptor and baby dinos. There’ll also be fossil digging and access to the full farm included.
Find out more here – Dinosaur Day Out – Lakeland Maze Farm Park
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More great family days out
In the summer we have some great Outdoor cinema in the North West to choose from.
As well as Family festivals in North West England
