Dino Jaws Dinosaur Exhibition

On Friday, I went to the Dino Jaws exhibition with Daddy and Little Lady.

I haven't been to a museum or exhibition in some time, although it's something I used to enjoy. I can think of a dear friend of mine, who when they knew I was having a bad day would take me somewhere like this to learn or discover something new.

Dino Jaws is an exhibition of Dinosaurs at New Dock Hall in Leeds, which has been created by the  Natural History Museum, featuring life-like animatronic dinosaurs, including a 3/4 sized replica of a T.rex!  

As well as showing the dinosaurs, there is information relating to each one, about their diets, environments, and structures. 

 

The exhibition also includes some hands on experiences too, for example we fossil hunted, touched the contents of a fossilised dinosaur stomach, and felt some dinosaur poop!

 

Although the website advises: 

The exhibition is aimed at school groups and families with children aged seven and older, with some activities aimed at children aged four to six.

Little Lady enjoyed it, apart from the T.rex, his roar vibrates the floor, but once she was lifted off it she was roaring along.  There were quite a few smaller children there who seemed to be happy.

 

A great family day out.

Prices 

Online - In Advance 

Adult / Child Admission - £5.95
Child aged 3 and under - £0

Family of 4 admission - £22.00

On the day

Adult / Child Admission - £6.95
Child aged 3 and under - £0

Family of 4 admission - £25.00

Dino Jaws Website

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Sewerby Hall & Gardens

Sewerby Hall is a Grade 1 listed building constructed between 1714-1720 by the Greame family.

 

The landscaped gardens are over 50 acres, and are multi-award winning (Yorkshire in Bloom Gold: 2008-11). As well as the Walled Garden, there is also a sensory and rose garden, beautiful for a walk or picnic. There are many woodland walks too.

They offer children's activity sheets and guides; all ready to help you plan your visit on their own section of the website, Kids at Sewerby. There is a children's playground on site.

Oh and did I mention it has a zoo too?!

Great family day out, although I'd suggest checking the weather before you go. 

Bondville Village

Whilst on holiday I decided that we should take Little Lady to Bondville Miniature Village. I went as a kid and was fascinated, would it live up to those distant memories?

There are over 200 individual buildings and 1000 handmade painted character figures, depicting everyday scenes. A steam train runs on a track throughout the village, although it wasn't operating when we were there. There is even a river and a harbour complete with boats.

The details are amazing. There are various funny things planted around for you to spot as you walk through. If you want to, there is even a quiz provided. It took several attempts walking around for us to find the answers! 

It is well worth a visit, definitely if you have kiddos.
The lovely lady who runs the village now, also runs a cafe, which sells homemade cakes too!

Bondville Model Village

Main Street, Sewerby, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO16 1ER