Palaeontology Bone Trail at Creswell Crags
Type:Children's Activity Event
Crags Road
Welbeck
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S80 3LH
About
Become a Palaeontologist and discover the bones hidden around site to complete Mary Anning's Plesiosaur.
Once finished, head back to reception to collect a set of Palaeontology game cards.
Anyone attending a Children's University member school can claim a credit for taking park in the trail.
Trail boards are located in wheelchair and pushchair friendly locations.
Guide Prices
Trail sheets are available from reception for £3, including pencil and card game prize. No booking necessary, simply head to reception during our opening hours.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
- Facilities for hearing impaired
- Facilities for visually impaired
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Public toilets
Opening Times
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
Parking £6 for all day
From North/South Leave M1 motorway at junction 30 and take A616. At next roundabout take 2nd exit and at next roundabout take 1st exit. At next roundabout take 2nd exit. Continue on A616 to traffic lights at awkward junction and bear left (A616). Continue on A616 passing under low bridge. Continue past rail station sign in Creswell then turn left at brown sign for Creswell Crags Visitor Centre (B6042, Crags Road). Follow road for approx ½ mile and turn right, then turn left into car park.
From East Follow A617 to the M1 motorway roundabout and take 4th exit (M1 north). Leave M1 at junction 30, then follow route from North/South.
From West Follow A619 to Chesterfield. At traffic light controlled roundabout (Matalan) select middle lane and take 3rd exit. Keep in left lane and at traffic lights go straight on. At next roundabout select right hand lane and take 3rd exit. At next roundabout select left lane and take 2nd exit (A617). In approx 4 miles reach M1 motorway roundabout. Select left lane and take 1st exit (M1 north). Leave M1 at junction 30 and follow route from North/South.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest tain station Creswell, 1 mile away.
Bus 77 or 77A to Creswell then a walk of about one mile to the Crags