West Orchards Shopping Centre is transforming into a prehistoric playground with a free family trail packed with fossils, prizes and dino-sized fun. If you're looking for free summer holiday activities in Coventry, this is a great place to start!

Summer Dino Trail | West Orchards Shopping Centre, Coventry

• Dates: Monday 20th July - Friday 28th August 2026
• Location: West Orchards Shopping Centre, Ring Road J9, Smithford Way, Coventry, CV1 1QX
• Price: FREE
• Pop-up Fossil Dig and Spin the Wheel: Wednesdays - July 29th, August 5th, August 12th and August 19th.
• Booking: No need to book, just turn up!
• Website: westorchards.co.uk
• Contact: 024 7623 4517 or info@westorchards.co.uk

Calling all junior paleontologists and intrepid explorers! From July 20th to August 28th, West Orchards is running free dinosaur activities throughout the school holidays to keep the kids entertained and hunting for prizes!

The Dino Trail

Grab an official trail sheet and map from Urban Sandwich on Level 2 to start your mission. Secret fossil decals are hidden inside your favourite stores and window displays. Count the hidden fossils in each location to crack the 5-digit secret code, then head over to Burrito Masala inside Street Kitchen Cov on Level 2 to reveal the code and claim your prize.

Pop-Up Fossil Dig & Spin the Wheel

Held on Wednesdays during the summer holidays - July 29th, August 5th, August 12th and August 19th.

• Fossil Dig: grab your tools, trowel and paintbrush to excavate hidden dinosaur fossils from the sand pits and swap them for a small prize
• Spin the Wheel: track down Nick in his incredible dinosaur costume to spin the prize wheel for star pins, store vouchers, discounts and other treats.

Find out more here.

FAQs

Is the Dino Trail free? Yes, the trail and all three activities are completely free to take part in.

Do I need to book? No, there's no need to book. Just turn up during the trail dates.

Where do I start the trail? Head to Urban Sandwich on Level 2 to collect your official trail sheet and map.

How does the trail work? Look out for secret fossil decals hidden in store windows and displays around the centre, count the fossils in each location to crack the 5-digit code, then take your answer to Burrito Masala inside Street Kitchen Cov on Level 2 to claim your prize.

When do the Pop-Up Fossil Dig and Spin the Wheel take place? On Wednesdays during the summer holidays - July 29th, August 5th, August 12th and August 19th.

What happens at the Pop-Up Fossil Dig? Children can excavate hidden dinosaur fossils from sand pits using tools, a trowel and a paintbrush, then swap their find for a small prize.

Find out more here.