Dinosaur Island

Brighstoneus simmondsi reconstruction credit John Sibbick

11, November 2021·3 min read

Brighstoneus simmondsi: Isle of Wight the home for another new species of Dinosaur

The bones were actually discovered in the 70s, but were stored away until last year's Lockdown when Jeremy Lockwood starting examining them

12, August 2020·5 min read

Isle of Wight discovery of new species of 115 million-year-old dinosaur

The very rare find was discovered by two different holiday makers and a resident from Ryde. They'll be on display at Dinosaur Isle from today (Wednesday)

13, May 2014·1 min read

Rise in amateur fossil hunters on the Isle of Wight

More people are becoming amateur fossil hunters than ever before, according to staff at Dinosaur Isle Museum in Sandown.

8, October 2013·1 min read

Dinosaur Island gets another boost with special issue of stamps

The Isle of Wight's reputation as the dinosaur capital of Europe will be even further enhanced later this month thanks to the Royal Mail.

2, September 2013·1 min read

Hundred’s turn out for world’s largest human dinosaur challenge (photos and video)

The human dinosaur challenge looked like fun and will hopefully serve as a great promo for the Isle of Wight. Well done to all involved.

1, September 2013·1 min read

Still time to be part of the World’s largest human dinosaur

Pack your beach things and head to Appley in Ryde to be part of the attempt to create the world's largest human dinosaur.

29, August 2013·1 min read

Do your bit to help Ventnor’s latest dinosaur grow

Come and decorate some scales to add to the giant cardboard dinosaur before its move to Ventnor Library next week.

21, June 2013·1 min read

Dinosaur Island app: Get it here

Here's the links to the Dinosaur Island app and to the OnTheWight guide to the sites around the Isle of Wight.

Dinosaur Island App – Yaverland – Setting

18, June 2013·1 min read

Dinosaur Island App trail: Yaverland location

The Yaverland meteorite is located close to the Dinosaur Isle attraction, making it a great place to start the Dinosaur Island App trail.

Dinosaur Island App – Bonchurch Landslip – Setting

18, June 2013·1 min read

Dinosaur Island App trail: Bonchurch Landslip location

The Bonchurch Landslip meteorite is a little hidden, so here's how to find it on your Dinosaur Island App trail.

18, June 2013·1 min read

Dinosaur Island App trail: Ventnor location

Searching for this meteorite on the Dinosaur Island App trail you'll also have the advantage of seeing beautiful Ventnor!

Dinosaur-Island-App-–-Blackgang-Chine-–-Setting

18, June 2013·1 min read

Dinosaur Island App trail: Blackgang Chine location

The Blackgang Chine meteorite (actually placed at the Blackgang View point car park) on the Dinosaur Island App trail will give you one of the best view on the Island.

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