Dinosaurs on the rampage promise a roarsome day out for families visiting Derby
Lifelike prehistoric creatures will be rampaging through Derby – and it’s going to be dino-mite! Zeus the T-Rex, one of Europe’s largest dinosaurs, will join giants including a Triceratops, Pachycephalosaurus and a Brachiosaurus.
The dinosaurs are the star attraction on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at ‘A Jurassic Day Out in Cathedral Quarter’ – a free family fun day that turns Derby’s Market Place into a prehistoric playground. Last year, more than 4000 people met Zeus and his pals as they entertained visitors to the city.
Gemma Pindard, deputy manager for both Cathedral Quarter BID and St Peters Quarter BID, said: “We get the best turnout to this event. The Cathedral Quarter team can’t wait to let our Jurassic friends loose in Derby again. We encourage families to come to Derby for an amazing day.”There will be several smaller dinosaurs roaming the streets of Cathedral Quarter throughout the day. With plenty of opportunities for ‘meet and greets’ and selfies with an array of different species, youngsters will also be encouraged to visit the hatchery located at St Peters Cross to meet baby dinos in their first stages of life and learn about the evolution of the legendary creatures.
During the day, don’t forget to check out the Dino Dig – where young explorers and budding palaeontologists will be able to uncover prehistoric treasures. Buried in sand, you’ll find mighty dinosaur fossils so grab a brush and dive into the excavation to discover what lies beneath.