A school trip 65 million years in the making

One local school has won a school trip of Jurassic proportions, giving all 114 pupils the opportunity to visit an immersive dinosaur experience coming to Central Park this May half term.

Marlborough Primary Academy School, based in Plymouth, entered the competition to win tickets to Dinosaurs in the Park after receiving an email about the giveaway. Their headteacher, Mrs Green, composed the winning 100-word entry on why the school should be considered for the prize, which was selected from over 50 submissions.

Dinosaurs in the Park is a unique and educational day out, offering fun for all the family. Running from May 19th – June 11th, the attraction comes to Plymouth just in time for the school holidays.

Featuring 40 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, including classic favourites such as the Stegosaurus, Triceratops and Velociraptor, Dinosaurs in the Park gives visitors the opportunity to explore the Dinosaur Trail, solve puzzles, and even carry out some Jurassic dentistry on the resident T-Rex!

The students of Marlborough Primary Academy will be able to experience everything the park has to offer, from walking amongst the giant life-sized dinosaurs, to playing dinosaur-themed mini golf and getting hands-on in the dinosaur dig enclosure.

Speaking after hearing about the school’s big win, Mrs Green said “We are really thrilled to have won this great day out at Dinosaurs in the Park and are looking forward to a fun filled day. This is a great family day out for the family of Marlborough Primary.”

Sven Schmidt, co-founder of Dinosaurs in the Park, and creator of other popular events such as Dinosaur Encounters Mini Golf and the Bristol Christmas Markets, is looking forward to welcoming Marlborough Primary Academy for the trip. He states, “We’re delighted to give the students the opportunity to experience our event; we always like to show our support for the local community when we visit different cities, and it will be an enjoyable and educational day out for students and teachers alike!”