Some of East Lindsey’s market towns are going to get the dino-roar treatment this summer holidays, as a series of free prehistoric activities are planned alongside the usual roar-some offer from the District’s local traders.
Arranged as part of East Lindsey District Council’s Vital and Viable programme, dinosaur visits will be taking place at the following dates and markets:
• Tuesday 15 August – Alford
• Thursday 17 August – Horncastle
• Friday 18 August – Louth
• Saturday 19 August – Spilsby (as part of the Teenage Market)
• Friday 25 August – Wainfleet
As part of the events, residents and visitors will be able to interact with the dinosaurs for free, as well as have a walkabout with ‘Pete the T-Rex’ and meet his dinosaur babies along the way.
The scheduled walkabouts will take place at 11am, 12pm and 1pm across all five events, but please note that all times and dates are subject to change based on weather forecast and market footfall.
The Council’s Vital and Viable programme aims to work with local communities to protect, promote and preserve our market towns by keeping them thriving and clean centre which are attractive places to live, work and visit.
Councillor Adam Grist, portfolio holder for Market Towns and the Rural Economy, said: “I am delighted to have such a fantastic and free family event coming out of our Vital and Viable project this summer, that I’m sure will provide great fun for residents in the local area and our summer visitors to the District, as well as hopefully a boost in footfall for our brilliant local traders and businesses.
“I hope that lots of people get involved in this unique experience to take a literal walk on the wild side with dinosaurs and can help to showcase our vibrant market towns and some of the wonderful things they have to offer.”
