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Roar into adventure at Dino Academy!
2o July 2025
Grab your explorer hat and get ready for a prehistoric day of dino-sized fun!
Join our eccentric and knowledgeable palaeontologists as they take you on a Jurassic journey packed with thrilling discoveries. Here’s what’s in store!
Dig into the World of Dinosaurs:
Unearth prehistoric secrets and become a top dino detective!
Learn how to train a raptor (or at least try to!).
Discover what dinosaurs ate – can you guess who was a meat-muncher and who was a leaf lover?
Hatch a dinosaur egg (but be careful – it might bite!).
All whilst meeting our Prehistoric Stars:
Tina the Triceratops – She loves a good head scratch!
Vernon the Raptor – Fast, fierce and full of surprises.
Bramwell the Brontosaurus – The friendliest giantt!
Trevor the T-Rex – The King of the Dinosaurs!
Franky the Ankylosaurus – Watch out for that tail swing!
Pterri the Pterosaur – Big wings, big beak but a massive heart.
Get ready for a day of dinosaur discoveries, Jurassic joy and larger-than-life adventures – because at Dino Academy, history comes to life!
Food and drink will be available to purchase from the café on Platform 3/4 at Bury Bolton Street Station and from Rawtenstall Buffet.
| Adult | Adult with under 2 on knee | Child | Book Now |
| £20 | £20 | £17.50 | Book Now |
Departure Times
It is recommended you arrive 20 minutes before the departure time stated on your ticket.
FAQs
Where is the event located?
The Dino adventure is based on board the steam train.
What's the best age range for this event?
This event is suitable for all ages, however specifically those between 5 – 12 will get the most from this experience.
Will there be an accessible route?
Yes, we have marked out an accessible route to avoid the steps to the platform.
Please note we do not have lifts located at Bury Bolton Street Station.
Do you have food and drink available?
Yes, we have a café on platform 3 & 4 serving pies, sandwiches and hot & cold drinks. Located on Platform 2 we have our family friendly Trackside pub serving traditional pub grub and a kid’s menu.
You are also more than welcome to bring a picnic and eat this on board.
Where can I park?
We have FREE parking at Heywood Station (please note that the Green Timetable does not run up to Heywood so there will be no perking on those dates), you can start your journey here and use your ticket to gain access to the most suitable train to get you to Bolton Street Station on time for the start of the event stated on your ticket.
Please CLICK HERE to view our timetable.
There are multiple owned car parks within walking distance of Bury Bolton Street Station, all of which are chargeable. Please factor in enough time to ensure you arrive on time.
Please see this link for details: CLICK HERE
These are the closest car parks to us:
- Bolton Street Station, BL9 0LQ
- The Castle, BL9 0EY (entrance on Bolton Street)
- Castle Leisure, Lower Bank St, Bury BL9 0EZ
How long will this event last?
Your train journey will last approximately 1 ½ hours.
Can we access Bury Transport Museum?
Yes you can, just show your ticket upon entry.
Are dogs allowed to attend the event?
Dogs are not permitted to attend this event, excluding service dogs.
Substitution of Locomotives
While every effort is made to operate advertised services with the scheduled locomotive, the Company reserves the right to substitute the advertised locomotive with another heritage locomotive (steam or diesel) at its discretion and without prior notice.
Substitutions may be necessary for reasons including, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions (e.g., high fire risk), mechanical issues, operational constraints, or safety considerations.
Such substitutions shall not constitute a significant alteration of the service and do not entitle passengers to a refund, partial refund, compensation, or transfer, provided the advertised journey, catering provision (if applicable), and other core elements of the experience are fulfilled with reasonable care and skill.
By purchasing a ticket, passengers accept that locomotive substitutions are a recognised possibility inherent to the operation of heritage railways and do not diminish the service’s overall value when delivered per these terms.