Fancy a personalised tour of some of the most significant Jurassic fossil sites in England? Thanks to Ancient Odysseys, a company that specialises in amazing palaeontology themed experiences you can get privileged access to some remarkable fossil locations. As well as an incredible experience you will be helping to fund paleontological research! Multi-award-winning palaeontologist, author and presenter Dr Dean Lomax will take a lucky few on a fantastic Jurassic journey. A week-long exploration of England’s major Jurassic hotspots. An opportunity to explore iconic fossil locations with experts and to get behind the scenes access to amazing fossil discoveries and world-renowned museum collections.
Ancient Odysseys and Dr Dean Lomax have teamed up to offer an incredible and exclusive travel experience. A Jurassic journey!
A Jurassic Journey with Dr Dean Lomax
Ancient Odysseys have teamed up with Dr Dean Lomax to create a week-long Jurassic adventure. Running from July 6th to the 12th (2025), participants will be able to explore Yorkshire’s breath-taking Whitby Coast. Hunting for ammonites, marine reptiles and the famous, rare, semi-precious organic gemstone Whitby Jet. From the beautiful North Yorkshire coast, the tour party will encounter the enormous “Rutland Sea Dragon” the largest most complete ichthyosaur ever found in the UK. Dr Lomax will be your guide providing exclusive access to this astonishing fossil discovery.
To read more about the amazing “Rutland Sea Dragon”: The Incredible Rutland Ichthyosaur Discovery.
Visit some of the most important Jurassic fossil locations in England. Your very own personalised tour.
The following day, the VIP tour party have the opportunity to visit the dreaming spires of Oxford and receive a personal tour of the stunning Oxford University Museum of Natural History. A chance to view the iconic Megalosaurus jaw. This type specimen could be considered one of the fossils that kick-started the dinosaur global phenomenon. In addition, the newly discovered “Dinosaur Highway” trackway site is on the itinerary. Your opportunity to go “Walking with Dinosaurs” accompanied by Dr Emma Nicholls, (Collections Manager, Vertebrate Palaeontology at the Oxford Museum).
To read Everything Dinosaur’s blog post about this amazing trackway site: Remarkable Dinosaur Trackways Unearthed in Oxfordshire.
The tour concludes with a visit to picturesque Lyme Regis to explore the UNESCO World Heritage site the “Jurassic Coast” and to walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning. A personal guided tour of the Lyme Regis Museum is included as is a special screening of the amazing “Why Dinosaurs?” documentary.
The Jurassic Journey Itinerary
- Sunday July 6, 2025 | Arrival in Whitby.
- Monday, July 7, 2025 | Fossil Hunting with Dr Lomax and Yorkshire Fossils on the Whitby Coast.
- Tuesday, July 8, 2025 | Whitby Museum | Rutland Sea Dragon.
- Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | Oxford Natural History Museum | Britain’s Dinosaur Highway.
- Thursday, July 10, 2025 | Lyme Regis Museum | Mary Anning’s Home | WHY DINOSAURS? Screening.
- Friday, July 11, 2025 | Full-Day Jurassic Coast Fossil Hunt | Farewell Dinner.
- Saturday, July 12, 2025 | Departure.
Dean Lomax will personally accompany you on your very own Jurassic adventure. What an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
For further details and to make an enquiry about booking: Jurassic Journey (Dr Dean Lomax).
Helping to Fund Real Research
A portion of the revenue from this fantastic tour will go to support Dr Lomax’s research. Funding for fieldwork and paleontological research is highly competitive. Funding from this special holiday tour will help to contribute to scientific studies and will be acknowledged directly in upcoming papers.
Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:
“What an incredible opportunity! Fourteen people have the chance to visit and explore some of the most remarkable fossil locations in the world. To go behind the scenes at prestigious museums and to pick the brains of leading academics and professional fossil hunters. Ancient Odysseys, a company that specialises in palaeontology themed tours has teamed up with the multi-award-winning Dr Dean Lomax to offer an amazing vacation experience. Don’t miss your chance to take part in this extraordinary Jurassic journey.”
The website of Dr Dean Lomax: British Palaeontologist Dr Dean Lomax.
From India wanna watch your journey online kindly post it on Instagram 😊🙏👍
Unfortunately, I will not be able to go on this amazing holiday. However, I am sure that those lucky few who are able to attend will post up lots of images and videos on Instagram and other social media platforms.