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Journey into the lost land of the dinosaurs at Mere Sands Wood.
Calling all mini palaeontologists. Join in this Easter for a prehistoric adventure, exploring the amazing lives of dinosaurs. Discover herbivores, carnivores, who lived where and who ate who. Help with the dino fossil dig, and search for the velociraptors lost eggs.
So, grab your explorer's hat and don't go into the long grass.
Children must be accompanied by an adult for this session.
This is an outdoor activity, so please arrive dressed for the weather including waterproofs and sturdy footwear. Fancy dress is welcome.
| Season (9 Apr 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Wednesday | 13:00 | - 15:00 |
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Participating child | £9.00 per ticket |
Accompanying adults and children over 12 enter free.
Please still book a ticket so numbers can be tracked.
Any children over 12 years who wish to take part in activities must have a child's ticket purchased.
Normal car parking charges apply.
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