The Isle of Wight might now be a peaceful resort but millions of years ago it was the dinosaur capital of the UK, according to boffins.
The island, off the south coast, was packed with scary predators, including the sauropod – five times longer than a double decker according to the dinosaur map compiled by The National History Museum.
The museum’s Dr Paul Barrett came up with the map devised the map after studying fossil finds in the UK going back more than 300 years.
Visitors to the island can check out its history of the island’s dinosaurs thanks to the Dinosaur Museum which has a host of exhibitions and holds fossil and dinosaur walks.
And ferry company Red Funnel has just launched family holidays from just £145, including return car ferry from Southampton.
The ferry company has teamed up with some of the island’s holiday parks, including Appuldurcombe Gardens, a picturesque park just a short drive from the beaches of Shanklin, Sandown and Ventnor, and Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park which benefits from panoramic sea views and the nearby secluded sandy beach.
The Orchards is a five star holiday park situated in the charming village of Newbridge and is renowned for its spectacular scenery. It has a heated indoor swimming pool and excellent cycling routes from the park plus views of the rugged coastline. The offer also includes Cheverton Copse and Waverley Park Holiday Centre.
Prices start from just £145 for a three, four or seven night break from March 15 to November 1.
