Dinosaur Takeover
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Dinosaur Takeover

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Saturday, 1 August 2026

Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens

Woodland Road, Durham, DH7 9RH

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Brand new for 2026, join us at Ushaw Pre-Historic House! We'll be taken over by dinosaurs for one unforgettable weekend on Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 August. What you can expect: Come face‑to‑face with a 7‑metre‑long Stegosaurus A towering 3‑metre‑tall T‑Rex Enjoy live How to Train Your Dinosaur shows Hands‑on fossil digs Adorable dino babies Dinosaur‑themed games Roaming walkabout dinosaurs throughout the grounds. A fun‑filled, family‑friendly event that brings the age of dinosaurs roaring back to life. Entry included with admission and membership.

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