Leicester Dino Fest
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Get ready for a roarsome weekend of prehistoric fun as giant dinosaurs take over Leicester city centre on Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 July.
Presented by BID Leicester and Leicester Cathedral, this free family festival will bring incredible live dinosaur shows, roaming walkabout dinosaurs, hands-on activities, real fossils, face painting and plenty of Jurassic surprises for all ages to enjoy.
What's happening?
🦕 Three live dinosaur shows each day (11am, 1pm, 2pm)
🦖 Roaming dinosaur walkabouts
🥚 Free Dino Egg Trail on the My Leicester App
🎨 Face painting and clay fossil making
🦴 Real fossils from Leicester Museums, including T. rex and Triceratops fossils
🎬 Special screening of Disney Pixar's *The Good Dinosaur* at Leicester Cathedral (Saturday evening – ticketed event - book at bidleicester.co.uk/dinofest)
Don't forget to download the My Leicester App before the festival weekend to take part in the free Dino Egg Trail, discover hidden dinosaur eggs around the city centre and unlock prizes when you find them all.
📍 Cathedral Gardens (Saturday) & Jubilee Square (Sunday)
📅 Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 July 2026
⏰ 11am – 4pm
🎟 Free to attend
Whether you're a dinosaur expert or just looking for a fantastic family day out, Leicester Dino Fest promises a weekend packed with adventure, discovery and dino-sized fun.
Find out more at: bidleicester.co.uk/dinofest
Presented by BID Leicester and Leicester Cathedral, this free family festival will bring incredible live dinosaur shows, roaming walkabout dinosaurs, hands-on activities, real fossils, face painting and plenty of Jurassic surprises for all ages to enjoy.
What's happening?
🦕 Three live dinosaur shows each day (11am, 1pm, 2pm)
🦖 Roaming dinosaur walkabouts
🥚 Free Dino Egg Trail on the My Leicester App
🎨 Face painting and clay fossil making
🦴 Real fossils from Leicester Museums, including T. rex and Triceratops fossils
🎬 Special screening of Disney Pixar's *The Good Dinosaur* at Leicester Cathedral (Saturday evening – ticketed event - book at bidleicester.co.uk/dinofest)
Don't forget to download the My Leicester App before the festival weekend to take part in the free Dino Egg Trail, discover hidden dinosaur eggs around the city centre and unlock prizes when you find them all.
📍 Cathedral Gardens (Saturday) & Jubilee Square (Sunday)
📅 Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 July 2026
⏰ 11am – 4pm
🎟 Free to attend
Whether you're a dinosaur expert or just looking for a fantastic family day out, Leicester Dino Fest promises a weekend packed with adventure, discovery and dino-sized fun.
Find out more at: bidleicester.co.uk/dinofest
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Where is it happening?
Leicester Cathedral, Cathedral Gardens, Leicester, LE1 5DE, United Kingdom
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