Experience a Prehistoric Adventure in Sutton-in-Ashfield during May Half Term!
Get ready for a day packed full of dinosaur fun at Idlewells Shopping Centre on Thursday, 28th May. We’ve got a whole range of fun, free activities for the entire family to enjoy.
What’s Happening
- Dinosaur Meet and Greet: Keep your eyes peeled as our life-sized prehistoric pals roam Idlewells. It’s the perfect opportunity to get up close to your favourite dinosaur and take a family photo.
- Interactive Dinosaur Activities: From fossil facts to dino-themed fun, there’s plenty to keep the kids engaged and entertained.
Event Details:
When: Thursday 28th May 2026
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm (20 minute walkabout sessions at 10.30am, 11.30am, 2pm and 3pm)
Where: Forest Mall, opposite Peacocks
Cost: FREE!
No booking is required, so stomp down and join the fun.
Make a Day of It! While you’re here for the dinosaurs, why not grab a bite to eat at one of our cafes or browse the latest May Half Term deals in our stores.
Idlewells Shopping Centre May Half event Terms and Conditions
- Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult over 18
- This event is free to attend.
- Idlewells Shopping Centre reserves the right to refuse entry.
- Idlewells Shopping Centre at its absolute discretion reserves the right at any time to cancel or amend events, activities, workshops, alter times, prices and services without notice.
- If the event is cancelled in its entirety, Idlewells Shopping Centre will use our reasonable endeavours to notify you as soon as reasonably possible.
- Dogs and all other pets are not permitted within Idlewells Shopping Centre or any events. This is with the exception of Assistant Dogs, and some restrictions do apply.
- Admission to any event, activity or workshop is at your own risk. Idlewells Shopping Centre will not be held liable for any loss, injuries or damages or emotional distress sustained at or during or following the event, activity or workshop, including damage, theft or losses to property and motor vehicles.
- Please note that CCTV, film cameras and photographers may be present. By entering Idlewells Shopping Centre, you consent to filming stills, photography and sound recording and its use in distribution (commercial or otherwise) without any payment.
- If you experience any problems during the event, activity or workshop, please contact a member of Idlewells Shopping Centre staff, as it may not be possible to resolve issues after the event, activity or workshop.