Dino Day

Dino Day

Returning bigger, bolder, and more roar‑some than ever, Dino Day is pulling into Hopetown!

Climb aboard for a T‑Rexcellent family journey back in time as (almost) real dinosaurs take over the railway. This year’s event is fully on track to deliver laughs and lots of gasps.

Meet our larger‑than‑life dinos as they roam the site, enjoy pre-hysterically funny entertainment, and get ready for Jurassic hijinks that are truly off the rails.

Catch the interactive, comedic, and educational show 'How To Train Your Dinosaur'! Because even the fiercest beasts need to learn to stay on track!

Brave enough? Step up for dinosaur meet‑and‑greets, encounter cheeky walkabout dinos (if you dare!),and enjoy feeding time with the adorable Dino Babies. They’re guaranteed to steal your heart faster than Jeff Goldblum in Jurassic Park 1. 

Pre-hysteric laughter guaranteed! This event is suitable for the whole family.


Timetable for the Day

🕥 10.30am: Dino Walkabout
The dinosaurs roam free and want to make new friends. Come and meet them, they're really friendly... we promise.

🕦 11.30am: Dino Theatre Show
All aboard for How To Train Your Dinosaur, an unmissable journey of dino fun.

🕐 1.00pm: Dino Walkabout
The dinos return to track down more new friends!

🕑 2.00pm: Dino Theatre Show
Another chance to catch the rib‑tickling dino adventure.


RentaDinosaur is a theatre company known for puppeteering extraordinarily realistic dinosaurs and creating enchanting theatrical shows that will take your imagination for a ride. Their performances are guaranteed to delight, amaze, and keep excitement chuffing along all day.

This event includes site admission. You do not need to add a seperate site admission ticket.

  • 21 June 2026 - 21 June 2026
  • 10:00-15:30
  • Events & Exhibitions
  • Price: Free of charge

Ticketing information

Sunday 21 June, 10am - 3.30pm

Free of charge

Tickets can be booked online or in person at the Welcome Desk in the Goods Shed.

If booking tickets online, make sure to create an account. This way, you can amend your booking with ease. You can access your account here.

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