Dinosaur Discovery Day

Date
Saturday 21st March 2026
Time
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Organisation Name
National Coal Mining Museum for England
Location
National Coal Mining Museum
Caphouse Colliery, New Road
Overton, Wakefield
WF4 4RH
About

Step into a Jurassic Adventure! Join the National Coal Mining Museum for an amazing day bringing prehistoric magic to life.

Get prehistoric at the National Coal Mining Museum‘s Dino Discovery Day, a roaring dinosaur event that’s fun for all ages. Discover how the creatures that once stomped across ancient forests helped shape the coal seams deep underground.

Unearth fossil secrets, see the spectacular Rock ‘n’ Coal Show for fantastic free performances, meet dinosaurs big and small (featuring a full-size T-Rex, two baby dinosaurs, and an over-the-shoulder dinosaur experience), enjoy dinosaur-themed crafts, experience a film screening of The Good Dinosaur, and learn how coal mines have uncovered traces of prehistoric life.

Throughout the day, experience live dinosaur shows, dinosaur walkabouts, minibeast scavenger hunts, plus lots of dinosaur goodies to purchase from our shop and on-site retailers.

Whether you’re a budding palaeontologist or just dino-curious, come join the adventure, the only thing cooler than dinosaurs is finding them at a coal mine!

Please note: all entry to the museum is ticketed on this date. This includes access to the Dino Discovery Day activities, live shows, walkabouts and museum grounds.

Visitors will be given a wristband on entry, which must be worn at all times to access the event and museum site throughout the day.

 

For more information including contact details for the National Coal Mining Museum please visit their directory listing here –

National Coal Mining Museum for England

Dinosaur Discovery Day
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