Dinosaur Adventure Park

Take a step back in time and take a walk through 100 acres of parkland and woods to experience the world of the dinosaurs. With an adventurer’s guide, you can explore the Dinosaur Trail, meet animals and ‘creepy critters’ in the Secret Animal Garden, meet the tribe on the Neanderthal Walk and play games such as Raptor Racers, Lost World, and Jurassic Putt. All of this can be experienced at the Dinosaur Adventure Park.

The Dinosaur Adventure Park is located in Lenwade in Norfolk County, England, and visitors to the park will come face to face with dinosaur replicas of all kinds. Visitors can help the rangers discover the amount of T-Rex’s lurking in the forest by using a variety of equipment and field check stations. Play archaeologist and help the rangers find out what type of dinosaur has been discovered, or get lost in the ‘Lost World’ maze. There is also a safari available for an additional cost.

This unique park gives guests of all ages an opportunity to view the way scientists believe the dinosaurs once lived. There are a variety of hands-on activities available for children to participate in to learn all about these creatures that once roamed the Earth. There is also an animal fun barn and petting zoo and two large play areas, one designed for children under age five.

The Dinosaur Adventure Park is open daily from 10am to 4pm or 5pm depending on the time of year. They are closed Christmas and Boxing Day. Admission starts at £5.95 for adults, £4.95 for children ages 3-15, and children under 3 are free. There are also concession and group rates available.

Bure Valley Railway

The Bure Valley Railway is Norfolk County’s longest distance fifteen gauge railway; it runs from Aylsham to Wroxham. Wroxham is known as the ‘Capital of the Norfolk Broads’ and passengers can visit the small stations at Brampton, Buxton, and Coltishall to get a taste of this wonderful area. The round trip on the railway travels through the Bure river valley and follows the course of the river though meadowland and pastures. The town of Aylsham, which is the headquarters of the railway, is a pleasant market town with some good shops.

There is a hiking trail that runs through the area and anyone who has started out at Wroxham or Aylsham can hop on the train and return to their point of origin. Cyclists are also welcome. The foot and cycle path run alongside the nine miles of laid track and they include additional pathways that branch out from the main one deeper into the countryside. Cycles that are taken aboard the railway will be charged an additional £3.00, space providing.

Roundtrip rates start at £7.00 per adult over 17, £6.50 for senior citizens, and £4.50 for children aged 5 through 16. Children under 5 ride for free and families are allowed to bring their dogs aboard for an additional fee. Round trip tickets allow the holder to travel on the railway all day for unlimited journeys. Groups of twenty or more can be accommodated with prior arrangements. Discounted fares can be found at the intermediate stations located at Brampton, Buxton, and Coltishall.