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Dawn of the Dinos

Don your explorer's hat and stomp around with your favourite dinosaurs this summer holiday.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Enter the Nunnington that time forgot with outdoor dinosaur-themed games around the gardens and main lawn for the family.

Around the gardens you can also find a quiet creative hub with art supplies and children can get active in the Lion's Den play area where little explorers can climb up, over, and wobble along a natural obstacle course, including tree stump steps to jump across, a rope bridge to climb across and a wooden climbing frame to conquer. Inside the house, there are family-friendly art events and activities.

Normal admission applies, with free entry for National Trust members and under fives.

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Upcoming events

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British Wildlife Photography Awards exhibition 

The British Wildlife Photography Awards celebrates the diversity of British wildlife and wild spaces through a collection of inspirational photographs and films.

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on
25 Jun to 13 Jul 2025
at
10:30 to 17:00
+ 16 other dates or times
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You, Me and Who We’ll Be 

Our children's summer art exhibition. A journey about making friends, building relationships and supporting each other.

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on
19 Jul to 7 Sep 2025
at
10:30 to 17:00
+ 50 other dates or times
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Meet the Artist: Josie Brookes 

Enjoy a drop-in workshop with our summer exhibition artist.

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on
31 Jul 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00