Get ready for a Jurassic adventure as dinosaurs return to Chester city centre, bringing a roar of family-friendly, free activities! Chester BID’s popular street event will return on Saturday 10th August and Sunday 18th August, which will see the streets burst with prehistoric excitement. Families are being encouraged to dress up in their best explorer outfits or dino costumes and use the hashtag #RoarsomeChester to share their experiences too.
Roarsome Chester
Main Dinosaur Walkabouts:
- Saturday 10th August: Bumble the Brontosaurus, Zoom, and Baxter the T-Rex’s
- Sunday 18th August: Bumble the Brontosaurus, Zoom the T-Rex, and Mega the Megalosaurus
Look out on Eastgate Street and in the Grosvenor Shopping Centre to catch these magnificent creatures as they make their appearances in intervals from 11am to 3pm. Don’t miss the chance to take pictures and get up close with the dinos. Our Wranglers will also be walking around with baby dinosaurs for the little ones to enjoy.
Roarsome Chester
Adding to the excitement, the Dino Hunt will also return for 2024, where families are invited to find dinosaurs hidden in 25 businesses across the city for the chance to win a £50 Chester Gift Card.
Dino Hunt:
- Saturday 10th August – Sunday 25th August: Track down 10 or more Dinos hiding in local businesses and send back the completed activity sheet by Monday 26th
- Download the activity sheet here or pick one up from The Visitor Information Centre on Town Hall Square
Luka Morrell, Business Engagement Manager for Chester BID said: “Over the past few years, Roarsome Chester has become a huge hit, drawing families into the city during the Summer holidays. Get ready for a great day out with huge dinos stomping around, families dressed up in their best prehistoric wears and businesses ready to welcome all Dino Hunters!”
On Monday 19th August, there will also be SEN sessions of Roarsome Chester at Storyhouse in The Garret Theatre. These sessions are free but require booking due to limited spaces. There will be three sessions from 1:30pm to 4:15pm, each lasting 45 minutes. Children will meet the dinosaurs up close in a relaxed, fully accessible setting. Bumble the Brontosaurus, Zoom T-Rex, and Mega the Megalosaurus will be introduced by expert wranglers with songs, friendly theatrics, and dino activities to follow. Tickets can be booked on the Storyhouse website
Join us for a roarsome time in Chester and make unforgettable memories with your family!
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