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Dino Discovery Day

12 September 2026
10:00-16:00
Included in general admission

Step into a Jurassic Adventure! Join us for an amazing day as we bring prehistoric magic to life.

Step into a Jurassic Adventure! Join us for an amazing day as we bring prehistoric magic to life.

Get prehistoric at our Dino Discovery Day, a roaring dinosaur event that’s fun for all ages. Discover how the creatures that once stomped across ancient forests helped shape the coal seams deep underground.

Unearth fossil secrets, see the spectacular Rock ‘n’ Coal Show for fantastic free performances, meet dinosaurs big and small (featuring a full-size Megalosaurus, two baby dinosaurs, and an over-the-shoulder dinosaur experience), enjoy dinosaur-themed crafts, and learn how coal mines have uncovered traces of prehistoric life.

Throughout the day, experience live dinosaur shows, dinosaur walkabouts, dinosaur trail, plus lots of dinosaur goodies to purchase from our shop and on-site retailers.

Whether you’re a budding palaeontologist or just dino-curious, come join the adventure, the only thing cooler than dinosaurs is finding them at a coal mine!

Add a photobooth pass to take home a roar-some souvenir photo from your day. Choose from a range of options including printed photos in keepsake booklets, digital images, and even bonus video content. Save 10% on photobooth passes when purchased in advance with your event ticket. Discount applied automatically at checkout.

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Address

National Coal Mining Museum for England

Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4RH
01924 848806

Free to all

Opening times

Open Wednesday – Sunday, 10am - 4pm (Winter Hours), 10am – 5pm (Summer Hours)
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

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