Blackburn is being taken back to the Jurassic era next week as dinosaurs are set to invade the town.
Of course, these aren’t real dinosaurs but brick models that will form the ‘Brickosaurs’ trail.
They will be located around the town centre between 20 August and 1 September, ideal for families who want a unique hour out with the kids.
There will also be competitions and an interactive trail to follow to be in with a chance of winning some fantastic prizes.
Illustrator, Ursula Hurst, has created a handy map detailing exactly where the dinosaurs will be so families can go on a hunt for them.
Where can I find the dinosaurs?
According to the map, the Parasaurolophus measuring over 3m in length, made of over 113,600 bricks, can be found in the cathedral.
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The Velociraptors, one of which is two meters tall, can be found near Primark and the Rhode Island Coffee shop.
Confirmed venues, and the brick dinosaurs you will find there, include:
- Trespass, The Mall- Molly Mochlodon
- Rhode Island Coffee, The Mall- Vigo Velociraptor
- New Look, The Mall- Tony Tethyshadros
- Blackburn Market mini trail- Archie Archaeoceratops, Annie Ankylosaur, Arthur Archaeoceratops
- Ainsworth Street (rear of Boots), The Mall- Patricia Pteranodon
- Primark, The Mall- Vera Velociraptor
- Grays Outfitters, Northgate- Dylan Diplocaulus
- Morrisons, Salford- Dimitri Dimetrodon
- Blackburn Cathedral, Darwen Street / Cathedral Square- Patrick Parasaurolophus
- Hobkirks Sewing Machines, Darwen Street- Amy Archaeoceratops
- King George’s Hall, Northgate- Megalosaurus head
- Blackburn Library, Town Hall Street- Logan Lystrosaurus
Catherine Price, Blackburn town centre BID Manager, said: “We are so excited to welcome the unique collection of bright and colourful Brickosaurs sculptures to #Brickburn. The trail, funded by Blackburn BID, will create a fantastic interactive family-friendly day out in a covid-safe environment.
“The brightly coloured dinosaur models look spectacular. We can’t wait to see visitors’ faces when they’re faced with these Jurassic beasts within our businesses.
“Don’t worry if you can’t get away this summer, you’ll find amazing, fun, free activities in Blackburn town centre.”
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