3 – 18 April

The city goes back to prehistoric times as Dino City returns!

Expect fossil-filled fun, roaming dinosaurs, family activities and dino-themed experiences popping up across the city.

Perfect for families and young explorers, Dino City transforms the city centre into a Jurassic adventure, with interactive attractions, themed trails and plenty of roar-some surprises along the way.

Location: Across the city

Suitable for: Families

Dino Trail Activities & Events

Lush Bath Bomb Making Sessions

Get hands-on in these fun family-friendly workshops hosted by Lush. Create your own colourful bath bomb to take home.

Location: ASK Italian, Lincoln
Booking: Via Eventbrite

Dates & Times

• 10 April – 11:00am & 3:00pm

• 14 April – 11:00am & 3:00pm

Good Friday Giveaway

Celebrate Good Friday with a sweet treat!

Location: The Waterside
Date: 3 April

Free Easter eggs will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Meet Pete the T-Rex

Come face-to-face with our prehistoric pals! Snap a roarsome selfie with Pete the T-Rex or meet the adorable Baby Dino for a fun photo opportunity.

Location: The Waterside
Dates: 8 & 15 April
Walk-around appearances between 10:00am – 2:00pm

Dino Dig Experience

Step into a prehistoric adventure and uncover hidden fossils in our interactive dig zone.

Location: Cornhill Quarter
Dates: 3–18 April, 10am - 4pm

Dino Trail Window Locations

Keep an eye out for dinosaur displays in the windows at:

• Skipton Building Society

• B&M

• Holland & Barrett

• DoubleTree by Hilton

• ASK Italian

• Waterside Shopping Centre

• Stokes High Bridge

• Joules

• 200 Degrees

• Lush

Business Offers

Skipton Building Society

Join the Dino Trail Guessing Game!
Take part in our sweet challenge by guessing how many sweets are in the jar. Drop your estimate into the entry box and the winner will be drawn at the end of the Dino Trail. A fun little treat for all ages!

ASK Italian

Kids Eat Free – Dino Style!
With every full-paying adult main meal, up to two kids can enjoy a free meal – including our special dinosaur-shaped pizzas made just for little explorers. Fun, tasty, and perfect for the Dino Trail!

GiGi’s Bistro

Dino Milkshake Deal
Buy one, get one free on our children’s dino-themed milkshakes – ideal for thirsty little adventurers.
Plus, enjoy our half-term coffee and cake special at a seriously tasty price. Sweet treats for all ages!

The Botanist

Find the Hidden Dino Egg!
Keep your eyes peeled for a hidden dinosaur egg inside The Botanist during the Dino Trail. Spot it and you can claim a free kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult main.
While you're here, try our famous Hanging Pancake Kebabs, available Monday to Friday – a fun and delicious treat for the whole family.

Gutterball

Step into Gutterball, Lincoln’s multi-level entertainment venue packed with fun for all ages. Enjoy bowling lanes, arcade games, shuffleboard, augmented darts, pool tables and more. Keep an eye out… you might even spot a dinosaur inside!

Wildwood – Dino Movie Madness

Get ready for roarsome dinosaur movie screenings at Wildwood! Grab some popcorn and enjoy prehistoric adventures on the big screen – perfect for dino fans big and small.
Don’t just watch… roar, laugh and stomp along!

Lapid Art

Established in 1995, this family-run shop on Steep Hill is filled with incredible treasures millions of years in the making. Discover dinosaur teeth, mammoth bones, meteorites, crystals, jewellery and museum-grade fossils from around the world.
Little explorers can enjoy the mini fossil table, making this a must-visit stop for curious adventurers.