The Dino Adventure

Roar into adventure at Dino Academy!

20 February, 29 May, 7 August 2026

Grab your explorer hat and get ready for a prehistoric day of dino-sized fun!

Join our eccentric and knowledgeable palaeontologists as they take you on a Jurassic journey packed with thrilling discoveries. Here’s what’s in store!

Dig into the World of Dinosaurs:

Unearth prehistoric secrets and become a top dino detective!

Learn how to train a raptor (or at least try to!).

Discover what dinosaurs ate – can you guess who was a meat-muncher and who was a leaf lover?

Hatch a dinosaur egg (but be careful – it might bite!).

All whilst meeting our Prehistoric Stars:

Tina the Triceratops – She loves a good head scratch!

Vernon the Raptor – Fast, fierce and full of surprises.

Bramwell the Brontosaurus – The friendliest giantt!

Trevor the T-Rex – The King of the Dinosaurs!

Franky the Ankylosaurus – Watch out for that tail swing!

Pterri the Pterosaur – Big wings, big beak but a massive heart.

Get ready for a day of dinosaur discoveries, Jurassic joy and larger-than-life adventures – because at Dino Academy, history comes to life!

Food and drink will be available to purchase from the café on Platform 3/4 at Bury Bolton Street Station and from Rawtenstall Buffet.

Departure Times

It is recommended you arrive 20 minutes before the departure time stated on your ticket.

Pre Event Information

Download Pre-Event Information here.