If dinosaurs are your thing, then there are all kinds of places you can travel to to learn more about these prehistoric creatures. No matter your age, there are some fascinating dinosaur attractions around, and if you book ahead you can always find cheap hotels.
UK has its own "Dinosaur Farm", on the Isle of Wight, officially called Lower Sutton Farm. A range of amazing fossils have been found here, including a third of a brachiosaurus, which is actually the most complete dinosaur of its kind to be found in Western Europe. Since its discover in the early 90s, the farm has become a site of scientific interest, and there is more than enough here to keep visitors happy.
An open lab is also available for visitors to speak to experts in the field, discover how fossils are prepared and purchase some dinosaur toys. Fossil hunting trips are on offer to Yaverland, which are taken by qualified palaeontologists. There are plenty of hotels available on the island, and in the surrounding areas.
A great place to go if you want to have some fun with the kids but also learn something worthwhile, is the Changzou Dinosaur park in China. This sprawling park features all manner of dinosaur attractions and features, including fossils and lifelike sculptures. In addition there is a fun water park here as well, so once everyone has had enough of a history lesson, they can take a fun dip in the pools.
As well as trekking to see the natural sights of the Outback like the natural gorges and rivers, you can also go fossicking. When in Queensland Australia, not only can you experience the beautiful sunsets and the wildlife in its natural habitat you can look at some fossils. Activities available include going underground on a working mine tour, trekking to natural gorges, lakes and dams, and you can try out fossicking. You'll need a fossickers licence, which can be obtained from a fossickers licence agent. There are lots of hotels in Queensland, such as the four star Skyline Court Apartments in Brisbane.
UK has its own "Dinosaur Farm", on the Isle of Wight, officially called Lower Sutton Farm. A range of amazing fossils have been found here, including a third of a brachiosaurus, which is actually the most complete dinosaur of its kind to be found in Western Europe. Since its discover in the early 90s, the farm has become a site of scientific interest, and there is more than enough here to keep visitors happy.
An open lab is also available for visitors to speak to experts in the field, discover how fossils are prepared and purchase some dinosaur toys. Fossil hunting trips are on offer to Yaverland, which are taken by qualified palaeontologists. There are plenty of hotels available on the island, and in the surrounding areas.
A great place to go if you want to have some fun with the kids but also learn something worthwhile, is the Changzou Dinosaur park in China. This sprawling park features all manner of dinosaur attractions and features, including fossils and lifelike sculptures. In addition there is a fun water park here as well, so once everyone has had enough of a history lesson, they can take a fun dip in the pools.
As well as trekking to see the natural sights of the Outback like the natural gorges and rivers, you can also go fossicking. When in Queensland Australia, not only can you experience the beautiful sunsets and the wildlife in its natural habitat you can look at some fossils. Activities available include going underground on a working mine tour, trekking to natural gorges, lakes and dams, and you can try out fossicking. You'll need a fossickers licence, which can be obtained from a fossickers licence agent. There are lots of hotels in Queensland, such as the four star Skyline Court Apartments in Brisbane.
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