Meet a Giant at Peterborough Cathedral
At the heart of Dinosaur City, an extraordinary sight awaits. A colossal Titanosaur — one of the largest creatures ever to walk the Earth — takes centre stage inside the stunning surroundings of Peterborough Cathedral.
Standing beneath its vast frame, you begin to grasp the true scale of prehistoric life and the incredible journey that brings it into the present day.
Discover Ancient Oceans at Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery
Long before the cathedral was built, Peterborough lay beneath a warm Jurassic sea. The city’s museum reveals this hidden world through its remarkable collections of marine fossils.
Here you will encounter long-necked plesiosaurs, fast-swimming ichthyosaurs and the remains of giant prehistoric fish, all discovered in the local Oxford Clay. It is one of the most important collections of its kind anywhere in the world.
Experience Dinosaurs Live at The Cresset
Dinosaur City is not just about fossils. It is about bringing these creatures back to life.
At The Cresset, the Dinosaurs Live! show offers a thrilling, family-friendly experience where prehistoric creatures move, roar and perform in front of a live audience. It is a chance to feel the energy and excitement of the dinosaur age in a completely different way.
Become a Fossil Hunter in Cathedral Square
In the city centre, Fossils Galore brings a pop-up prehistoric experience to Cathedral Square, turning it into a hub of discovery.
Watch a dinosaur skeleton being prepared in real time, handle genuine fossils, meet Ruby the T-Rex, and even have your own discoveries identified by a palaeontologist. It is hands-on, interactive and unforgettable.
Follow the Dino Trail at Queensgate Shopping Centre and Beyond
Across the city centre, a trail of prehistoric clues invites families to explore, discover and play.
Follow the footprints, spot hidden details, and connect each location as part of a wider adventure. The trail links venues, streets and spaces into one continuous journey through Dinosaur City.
To bring everything together, families can pick up a Prehistoric Passport: Dino City Explorer and collect stickers as they go.
Visit locations, complete simple activities, and build your own record of the journey. It is flexible, fun and designed to be completed at your own pace, whether in a single day or across the whole half term.
Plan Your Visit
Whether you come for the titanosaur, the fossils, the live shows or the trail, Dinosaur City offers something for everyone.
It is a chance to explore, learn, create and play — all within one connected experience.