Dino 2026
The Dinosaurs are taking over Whistlestop Valley on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th July 2026
Join us for a "roarsome" adventure! Your ticket includes unlimited steam train rides to Shelley Station, where you'll have the chance to meet a Velociraptor and Triceratops at Clayton West Station. Don't miss the baby dinos and their keepers at Shelley Station!

Jump aboard the Dino Express 1 return steam train ride to Shelley station (25 minutes each way)

See the baby dinosaurs and get to meet their Dino Rangers

Meet Loki the Velociraptor
Popular with younger guests and is known to be cheeky!

Enjoy outdoor fun on the adventure playground, The Clayton Flyer and Jumping Pillow
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Meet Betsy the Triceratops
Measuring at 8ft tall and 16ft long!

So much more fun for all the family!
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You are welcome to join us from your allocated time (the time you have chosen 10am or 11am) and stay with us until we close at 5pm
Trains depart Clayton West at the following times:
10.30 11.10 11.50 12.30 13.10 & 13.50
Seats are not allocated but if you do wish to depart on a specific train please make sure that you are on the platform in plenty of time as once the carriages are full the train will depart, the same applies at Shelley station on your return journey.
Trains depart Shelley station at the following times:
11.10 11.50 12.30 13.10 13.50 14.30 15.10
Children 16 or under MUST be sat in a carriage with a responsible adult.
FAQ's
Please note/FAQS
Whistlestop Valley gift vouchers, offers, promotions, complimentary tickets, vouchers & discounts are not valid for Dino 2026 event.
The event is open to visitors from 10:00 until 17:00.
