A whole host of dinosaurs are on the loose all around Leeds city centre right now, from a two-story high T-Rex to a Diplodocus that's reportedly the length of two buses stuck together.
They've appeared as part of the city's summertime Jurassic Trail, also coincidentally the UK's biggest free dinosaur event.
The animatronic life-like creations can roar, move their heads, tails and wings and even spit at you.
Featuring a total of twelve larger-than-life dinosaurs, as you make your way along the trail you'll need to duck out the way as pteranodons swoop at your from the rooftops and keep an eye on the spitting dilophosaurus.
The larger than life dinosaurs can be found across the city / Image: mammasphotography
This year, there's also an exciting new addition to the group of dinosaurs in the form of the Yorkshiresaurus.
Designed by 14-year-old Wakefield student, Keera Turner, with its rhubarb tail and spine of Yorkshire Y's, the final Yorkshire touches include a white rose and a 'northern roar'.
As well as animatronic dinosaurs ambling around in the city, there are a few that have set up camp for the summer - such as an epic diplodocus that has stationed itself outside on Briggate.
As well as all this, there's also a dino shop in Trinity and paid-for T-Rex and triceratops rides for the little ones too.
Dotted around the city centre, you can use an app to track them all - or alternatively, we've included a list of their locations below.
The full list of dinosaurs and their locations in Leeds city centre:
The Jurassic Trail runs from 24 July to 12 September / Image: chelsy1xo
Diplodocus – Briggate
Spinosaurus – Leeds Corn Exchange
Yorkshiresaurus – Leeds Kirkgate Market
Baryonyx – Leeds Rail Station
Stegosaurus & baby – Merrion Centre
Stygimoloch & pachycephalosaurus – St Johns Centre
Dilophosaurus – The Core
Allosaurus – The Light
T-Rex – Trinity Leeds
Two caged raptors – Trinity Kitchen
Three pteranodons flying – Victoria Quarter
Amargasaurus – Victoria Gate
The exciting Jurassic Trail project has been brought to the city by LeedsBID (Leeds Business Improvement District) as part of a drive to bring people back into the centre post-covid.
Andrew Cooper, chief executive of LeedsBID, said: “With all the planning, logistics and hard work over the last 18 months, we are thrilled to finally see the arrival of the dinosaurs in Leeds for Leeds Jurassic Trail 2.
Watch out as pteranodons swoop at your from the rooftops / Image: mammasphotography
"The level of detail that has gone into creating the dinosaurs is incredible. These life-size creatures will be free to all visitors until September 12, giving an experience which will transport you back 65 million years."
He added: “This event would not have been possible without the strong collaborative spirit we have in Leeds. Businesses and organisations working with the Business Improvement District to make new events happen that are bigger and more ambitious than before.
"The 13 dinosaurs, along with the Jurassic Store in Trinity Leeds, will be an experience for all ages to enjoy. And because it’s free and is running for seven weeks, it gives everyone the opportunity to visit safely.”
Other event partners include Child Friendly Leeds, Leeds City Council, Leeds Corn Exchange, Leeds Kirkgate Market, Leeds Station, Merrion Centre, St Johns Centre, The Core, The Light, Trinity Kitchen, Trinity Leeds and Victoria Leeds.
She's big, she's green and she's ready to ruin your figure.
A lot of you will have seen the viral ‘Bertha’ cake by Leeds born beloved sweet treat specialists Get Baked.
They recently opened another site in Manchester's Northern Quarter, where queues literally formed round the block of hungry punters wanting to get their hands on the infamous sugary treats.
And now it's going to happen all over again, as they've recently unveiled their newest flavour which is sure to go down a storm.
We’ll give you a hint: it’s a current food and drink trend that’s about as big as Bertha herself – it’s not matcha, it’s not hot honey (duh), and it’s not Guinness…
Images: Get Baked
Yes—scratch that; HELL YES!Get Baked is set to welcome Bertha’s equally beautiful twin sister, and she’s officially a pistachio girlie.
Having started out life simply as ‘Bruce’, after taking inspiration from the iconic scene from Matilda, this thing has become a phenomenon in its own right, and who doesn’t like more flavours of a good thing?
Probably one of the biggest foodie crazes going at the minute, thanks to the popularity of pistachio cream, cookies, lattes and the similar social media sensation that is the ‘Dubai Pistachio Bar' people are rather fittingly going nuts for this particular flavour of almost absolutely anything.
With that in mind, the Leeds-born bakery and dessert shop – founded by Rich Myers over in Headingley back in 2011 – have shown no hesitation in hopping on the bandwagon and creating a new twist on their own viral menu item.
Teasing the full details in a post on their Instagram this week, they wrote: “What’s big, green, and is going to destroy your life in a couple of weeks’ time? Pistachio Bertha. Strictly limited to 5,000 slices. Coming oh so soon. GB.”
In case you were wondering just how mad those with a sweet tooth could possibly go for a slice of cake, just look at the recent queues when they finally launched in Manchester city centre:
Speaking on the grand opening here on our turf and his partner Amy’s hometown, Myers said simply: “Manchester, what a launch. Thanks for much for the warm welcome. Stay baked.”
Leeds Tattoo Expo to return to the First Direct Arena for 10th anniversary
Clementine Hall
The tenth annual Leeds Tattoo Expo will showcase some of the best in tattooing both local and internationally.
If you fancy getting yourself a fancy new bit of ink, then look no further than the iconic Leeds Tattoo Expo that will be returning to the First Direct Arena this June.
Taking place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June 2025, over 200 tattooists and 70 traders will be flocking to the city to show off their skills.
And not only that, but there’ll also be a whole host of market traders for you to browse as well as live music to have a boogie to.
The artists will be tattooing with options for both pre-booked appointments and walk ups available throughout the weekend.
Image: Leeds Tattoo Expo
There will also be a piercer, tooth gems and a henna artist ready to adorn your body.
Alongside getting tattooed, there’s plenty to do and to see over the whole weekend; there'll be an alternative drawing class, an illustrators market with kids’ workshops provided by Art Gecko, an art fusion event on the main stage, burlesque performances and competitions, a small vintage clothing pop-up, fire breathing and break dancing demonstrations in the square outside the arena.
The annual tattoo competitions will also be taking place each evening, where tattooists showcase their work to a panel of judges, sponsored by Killer Ink!
To celebrate Leeds Tattoo Expo's tenth anniversary, they'll be hosting a Pre-Party at Belgrave Music Hall on Thursday 5 June which is a completely free entry event complete with live music and free pizza.
You can find out more about the event and book your tickets here via the First Direct Arena's website.
Georgina Pellant -
30th July 2021 
