Dino Discovery adventures roar into Midsummer Place for Summer! 🦕

Kicking off on Saturday 5 July, Dino Discovery Adventures at Midsummer Place promises a dino-mite summer of FREE family fun, running all the way through to Sunday 1 September.

Shoppers should keep their eyes peeled—and tails wagging—as five life-sized dinosaurs have taken over the centre. Budding palaeontologists (young and old!) can join The Great Dino Discovery & Fossil Trail: an epic quest to spot all five prehistoric giants, unscramble hidden letters, and reveal a secret five-letter word.

Crack the code, and you’ll be entered into a free prize draw to win a roaring selection of goodies—including prizes from Gulliver’s Dinosaur & Farm Park, LEGO, and Waterstones.

But that’s just the start. Families can also dig into the interactive fossil trail, where cryptic clues lead explorers to hidden ammonite and belemnite fossils embedded in the centre’s floor—complete with fascinating facts about our ancient past.

For younger adventurers, the holidays are packed with free creative workshops, including:

🦖 Dino-Themed Music Sessions (8, 20 & 26 August): Tailored for children aged 0–5, Ragdolly Annas brings music, movement, and bubbles for a fun, stomp-worthy session.
📚 Dynamic Dino Storytelling (16 & 29 August): Professional actor Amy animates dino tales with sounds, movement, and audience interaction for kids aged 1–8.
🎉 Family Dino Disco & Balloon Modelling (23 August): A lively dance party with dino beats and balloon creations by the Ragdolly Annas team.

For full event listings, visit: www.midsummerplace.co.uk/events/dino-discovery

And for an extra Jurassic thrill, ride-on dinosaurs will be available in the centre on selected dates (a small charge applies).

Marketing Manager Kirsty McGiff said:

"Dino Discovery Adventures is a great way to entertain children - and adults – during the long summer. There’s something for every age—from exploring fossils and cracking secret codes, to dancing with dinosaurs and winning epic prizes. And with even more surprises to be announced in the coming weeks, it’s going to be a roarsome summer at Midsummer Place!"

Don’t forget to grab a leaflet in-centre to collect your trail map and prize entry form—and keep an eye out for more prehistoric surprises popping up soon. One thing’s certain: this summer, Midsummer Place is the ultimate dino destination!

For the latest updates, visit Midsummer Place or follow along on social media.