Dinosaur Farm
Overview
3 miles
Good, old-fashioned hands on museum. Activities include 3D dinosaur jigsaws, a fossil sandpit and dinosaur rubbings.
What makes it special
- Join experienced guides on a Fossil Hunting Trip
- Learn about unique fossil heritage and locally produced palaeoart
Price
Admission Ticket Price
Adults (18-64 years old) £4.50
Senior (65+ years old) £3.50
Children (5-17 years old) £3.50
Children (0-4 years old) FREE
Family Ticket (2x Adults & 2x Children) £12.50
Grandparent’s Ticket (2x Seniors & 2x Children) £10.50
Student/Concession £3.50
Group Ticket (10+ People) – Price per person £3.00
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