PublishBlogs 19 May 2026
Planning a summer trip to Newcastle? Hop on board a Lumo train and get ready for a Dino adventure at Centre for Life with The Great Dinosaur Escape - running until 27th September.
Perfect for families, dinosaur lovers and curious explorers of all ages, this roar-some experience is only a 5-minute walk from Newcastle Central Station, making it an easy day out when travelling with Lumo this summer.
Step Into a Dinosaur Adventure in Newcastle
Become a Dino Ranger and wander among 25 colossal animatronic dinosaurs spread throughout the Centre for Life. From towering four-metre giants to newly hatched dinos and mischievous escapees hiding around the centre, there’s something exciting around every corner.
Visitors can follow an interactive dinosaur trail, uncover fascinating dino facts and crack the code as they track down the escaped creatures. Some dinosaurs soar overhead, while others lurk in nests plotting prehistoric mischief.
Making their UK debut at Centre for Life, these impressive animatronics are all included within your science centre ticket - creating an experience that’s much more than your average dinosaur exhibition.
Travel to Newcastle with Lumo This Summer
Whether you're travelling from Edinburgh, Morpeth, Stevenage, or London King’s Cross, Lumo trains to Newcastle offer a comfortable, affordable, and more sustainable way to travel.
Once you arrive at Newcastle Central Station, you’re just minutes away from one of the city’s most exciting family attractions this summer.
Make a Day of It
Alongside The Great Dinosaur Escape, visitors to Centre for Life can also enjoy interactive science exhibits, hands-on activities, live shows, and immersive experiences - making it a fantastic all weather attraction during the school holidays.
If you’re travelling on a Lumo train to Newcastle this summer, don’t miss your chance to come face-to-face with dinosaurs on the loose.
Book your tickets, grab your Dino Ranger trail, and prepare for a Jurassic-sized adventure.
Perfect for families, dinosaur lovers and curious explorers of all ages, this roar-some experience is only a 5-minute walk from Newcastle Central Station, making it an easy day out when travelling with Lumo this summer.
Step Into a Dinosaur Adventure in Newcastle
Become a Dino Ranger and wander among 25 colossal animatronic dinosaurs spread throughout the Centre for Life. From towering four-metre giants to newly hatched dinos and mischievous escapees hiding around the centre, there’s something exciting around every corner.
Visitors can follow an interactive dinosaur trail, uncover fascinating dino facts and crack the code as they track down the escaped creatures. Some dinosaurs soar overhead, while others lurk in nests plotting prehistoric mischief.
Making their UK debut at Centre for Life, these impressive animatronics are all included within your science centre ticket - creating an experience that’s much more than your average dinosaur exhibition.
Travel to Newcastle with Lumo This Summer
Whether you're travelling from Edinburgh, Morpeth, Stevenage, or London King’s Cross, Lumo trains to Newcastle offer a comfortable, affordable, and more sustainable way to travel.
Once you arrive at Newcastle Central Station, you’re just minutes away from one of the city’s most exciting family attractions this summer.
Make a Day of It
Alongside The Great Dinosaur Escape, visitors to Centre for Life can also enjoy interactive science exhibits, hands-on activities, live shows, and immersive experiences - making it a fantastic all weather attraction during the school holidays.
If you’re travelling on a Lumo train to Newcastle this summer, don’t miss your chance to come face-to-face with dinosaurs on the loose.
Book your tickets, grab your Dino Ranger trail, and prepare for a Jurassic-sized adventure.
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