BROADCASTING legend Sir David Attenborough is heading north – to take an in-depth look at the region’s prehistoric past.

The 91-year-old naturalist will be in York on March 23 to officially open the Yorkshire Museum’s major new exhibition Yorkshire’s Jurassic World.

He will take a guided tour of the exhibition, which looks at the changing landscapes of Jurassic Yorkshire and the huge creatures which inhabited them, and meet local school children..

Sir David said: “I have been interested in palaeontology and the world of dinosaurs and sea dragons since I was a child. It remains a subject which still fascinates and excites me to this day.

“I am looking forward to coming to see the internationally significant collections and also to experience the technology which is helping to bring these magnificent creatures to life in new and imaginative ways.

“I am also looking forward to meeting school children from York and hearing their opinions and questions on the natural world.”

Museum chief executive Reyahn King said: “We are thrilled that Sir David Attenborough is able to join us.

"His expertise and passion for natural history and in particular palaeontology is unparalleled and we feel extremely fortunate that he is coming to share this with us at the opening of a very special exhibition."

The exhibition opening to the public on March 24.