The Great Dinosaur Christmas Show

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Step into a Prehistoric Winter Wonderland this festive season.

An elf with two t-rex dinos

Dates

Saturday 20 December

Sunday 21 December

Monday 22 December

Tuesday 23 December

Saturday 27 December

Sunday 28 December

Monday 29 December

Tuesday 30 December

31 December 2025

Visitor Information

Price 

£12.99 per person.

Early bird tickets are on sale now for £10.70 per person. Get them while you can, as they're only available until they sell out. Use discount code JOLLYROBIN at checkout. 

Advance booking is recommended. 


Show times 

Show one: 11am 
Show two: 12 noon
Show three: 1pm 
Show four: 2pm 
Show five: 3pm (relaxed session)

Show duration: 45 minutes 

About

This festive season, the Great North Museum: Hancock invites you to a roaring good time at The Great Dinosaur Christmas Show. Meet dinosaurs and enjoy interactive performances. Perfect for families and dino-lovers of all ages, this magical event blends science, storytelling, and seasonal sparkle. Don’t miss the chance to make Jurassic memories this Christmas! 


Important notes

Arrival: Please arrive at the main museum entrance, where the welcome desk can direct you.

Location: The event will take place in the Clore Suite, located on the ground floor at the rear of the museum. Please enter through the main entrance and walk through the main galleries. Look out for the Butterfly Wall corridor, and then turn right. If you require any assistance, please speak to the staff at the welcome desk. 

Age suitability: Designed for families, particularly with kids aged 4-10 years. 

Relaxed sessions: Our relaxed sessions offers a calm and welcoming environment for visitors with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), their families, and carers. 

What to expect: 

  • Smaller crowds and limited capacity to ensure a comfortable experience 
  • Optional visual stories guide to help prepare for your visit. You can download our visual stories guide here (PDF 7MB).