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.
The Leeds Palestinian Film Festival has announced the dates for this year's festival.
This year's festival will explore the words of the celebrated Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour: "To make art is to say we are here."
These words will reflect the content of this year's festival, which aim to keep Palestinian stories alive; defy the erasure of history; and bring voices from the depths of destruction.
The Leeds Palestinian Film Festival will open Friday 13 November at the iconic Hyde Park Picture House with Life Support, a documentary about doctors in Gaza directed by Daniele Rugo.
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The screening will be followed by a live Q&A with the director and doctors from the film, chaired by Healthworkers4Palestine.
Early programme highlights include the UK premiere of Conversation with the Sea, Muayad Alayan's family drama in which a 60-year-old Palestinian man in Jerusalem, ordered by an Israeli court to pay a debt allegedly owed by his son who drowned decades ago, sets out to discover what happened.
Also showing will be Maggie Lemere's documentary, Land of Canaan, follows Palestinian farmers and their olive trees, some more than 1,000 years old, and the fair-trade movement led by Dr Nasser Abufarha to protect them.
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Frances Bernstein, Festival Director, said: “To make art is to say we are here. We chose the words of the celebrated Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour as this year's theme because they reflect what the programme is for: keeping Palestinian stories alive, defying the erasure of Palestinian history, culture and identity, and bringing voices from the depth of destruction to audiences in Leeds."
The full programme, guests and ticket information will be announced in the coming weeks. You can find out more here.
Viral Yorkshire shop urges visitors to avoid weekends as huge queues form
Clementine Hall
A viral apothecary shop in Yorkshire has warned visitors about huge queues forming outside its doors, urging people to visit during the week if they want to avoid the crowds.
The Cabinet of Curiosities in Haworth has become a popular destination for those looking to really get into the autumn spirit.
And it seems like there's a lot of people who are looking to do so, as huge queues have been forming along the quaint cobbled streets of Haworth.
So much so, that owner Carolin had to issue a statement via The Cabinet of Curiosities Instagram page.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
It reads: "Weekends in Haworth have become particularly busy during Autumn and we are so grateful to all those lovely souls who have patiently queued to visit the shop.
"We are so honoured that you are happy to wait to come in to our magical apothecary shop, and I can’t quite believe it when I look out of the windows and see the queue snaking up the cobbles. Be assured that the queue does move fast and it makes for a far more pleasurable visit if there are fewer people in the shop at once.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
"If you would rather avoid the busy times it’s best to visit during the week if you can. Our shop is open 7 days a week 10-5, but to make sure all the shops in Haworth are open then Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are probably the best days to visit.
"We are doing our best to keep up with restocking and our fabulous workshop witches are busy blending, filling and packing every day to keep to keep the shelves stocked. We are humbled and forever grateful that you love our little shoppe, and hope you enjoy your potions and your visit to The Cabinet of Curiosities."
Georgina Pellant -
30th July 2021 
