Following the roaring success of last year's event, dinosaurs are returning to one of the county's heritage railways. 

The Dino Squad will be back at the Mid-Norfolk Railway for two dates in 2024 where replicas of the ancient giants will roam the carriages of the heritage engines. 

Visitors will be able to board the Dino Express on May 29 and August 15 with trains leaving at 9.45am, 12.15pm and 2.45pm.

Dereham Times: Animatronic dinosaurs will roam the trains and stationsAnimatronic dinosaurs will roam the trains and stations (Image: Mid-Norfolk Railway)Departing at Dereham Station, the animatronic dinosaurs and their rangers will keep guests entertained on a train ride before pulling into Thuxton Station. 

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Guests will need to help find a missing dinosaur by looking for letters hidden around the train and stations that spell out his name. 

Dereham Times: Visitors can board the Dino Express on May 29 and August 15Visitors can board the Dino Express on May 29 and August 15 (Image: Mid-Norfolk Railway)They will then get the chance to get up close and personal with the mystery dinosaur. 

Tickets cost £22.50 and include a return trip between Dereham & Thuxton, plus access to the dinosaurs and activities at Dereham.

The tea room will also be open providing refreshments and snacks, including special dinosaur-themed lunch boxes.​

Tickets must be booked in advance at midnorfolkrailway.co.uk.