Giant dinosaurs that 'blink, breathe and roar' will take over a London park this summer

Giant dinosaurs will make their presence known in London this summer | Submitted

The UK’s biggest dinosaur event will be taking over London’s Beddington Park during the summer holidays

A beloved outdoor space in London will be transformed into a Jurassic Park this summer as dinosaurs return to the capital.

The Lost Kingdom tour will see Britain’s outdoor spaces, including London’s Beddington Park, transformed into Triassic territories, as dinosaurs once again roam free.

This unmissable family experience is the biggest Jurassic event to hit Britain and will make its UK debut, touring Glasgow, London, Southampton and Manchester from 28 June to 2 November.

Each of the cities will play host to prehistoric playgrounds, featuring more than 50 animatronic beasts from the Jurassic, Triassic, and Cretaceous periods.

50 animatronic beasts will take over Beddington Park in London | Submitted

These include a fearsome, 18m tall T-Rex that roars and lashes its tail while hunting for prey; an Iguanodon’s furious battle against a Deinonychus; Pterosaurs that screech as they soar through the trees; a 15m tall Brachiosaurus, guarding her eggs and a 16m long Diplodocus, who cries out to passers-by.

Mini Palaeontologists can also enjoy a dinosaur ride, a fossil pit to dig for giant bones, endless photo opportunities with the giant beasts, as well as an entertainment marquee, brimming with Jurassic VR experience pods, face painting, and dino balloons.

There will also be an education marquee to test knowledge on some of the less familiar beasts they'll encounter on the adventure, from the Protoceratops, Plesiosaurus, Tsintaosaurus, Yunnanosaurus, and Lufengosaurus to the gentle but giant Sauropoda. All of the blinking, breathing, and roaring creatures have information panels, to make them both educational and entertaining.

For those who want to relax after braving the perilous quest through grasslands and woodlands, a refreshment area will offer street food, including churros, burgers, hotdogs, drinks, crepes, waffles, and noodles.

When and where?

28 June - 13 July: Cunigar Loop Woodland Park, Glasgow

25 July - 10 August: Grange Garden, Beddington Park, London

23 August - 7 September: Royal Victoria Country Park, Southampton

18 October - 8 November: Tatton Park, Greater Manchester

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The Lost Kingdom tour London: Giant dinosaurs that 'blink and roar' will take over a London park this summer

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