Dino Kingdom, Wythenshawe Park
THEY may be approximately 66 million years old but dinosaurs are still going strong.
And tapping into this fascination that never seems to skip a generation is Dino Kingdom, being held in Wythenshawe Park until August 15.
The outdoor exhibition sees dozens of life-size dinosaur models dotted around the park, from the 18-metre apatosaurus to everyone’s favourite baddie – the tyrannosaurus rex.
Some of them move and roar, much to the delight of mini explorers and all provide the perfect backdrop for family snaps.
From the team behind the award-winning light and lantern festival Lightopia, Dino Kingdom is a larger-than-life display of these fascinating reptiles.
Visitors are encouraged to download an app and scan a QR code at each dinosaur to reveal more information. At risk of sound pre-historic myself, I think an old-fashioned sign with fun facts at each would have been more informative and less of a faff.
The display itself is a bit of a walk from the car park but we enjoyed strolling through the lovely surroundings, although buggies are recommended for little legs.
There are a few other activities to entertain children such as fossil digging in a sandpit and a walk-through fossil tunnel.
There’s also a funfair but rides are not included and cost £3 a go. Food and drink stalls aplenty are on offer to keep you fuelled but there’s also the option to bring a picnic should you wish.
It didn't rain! Roarsome time.... (sorry) @DinokingdomUk ,😆🦖 pic.twitter.com/COMy0XPfh1
— Melanie Disley (@meldisley1) July 29, 2021
My three-year-old son is already asking when we can go back to see the dinosaurs so it’s a gigantic Jurassic thumbs up – or should that be claws up – from him.
For tickets and more information, visit www.dinokingdom.com
