A roar-some summer planned in Blackburn

Brickburn is back for 2021… and it promises to be T-Rexcellent!

This summer, families will be able to see ferocious dinosaurs walking the earth once again in Blackburn town centre, renamed #Brickburn for the event.

Fifteen amazing brick model dinosaurs will form the Brickosaurs trail that will be located around the town centre between 20 August and 1 September.

There will also be competitions and an interactive trail to follow to be in with a chance of winning some fantastic prizes.

Catherine Price, Blackburn town centre BID Manager, said: “We are so excited to welcome the unique collection of bright and colourful Brickosaurs sculptures to #Brickburn. The trail, funded by Blackburn BID, will create a fantastic interactive family-friendly day out in a Covid-safe environment.

“The brightly coloured dinosaur models look spectacular. We can’t wait to see visitors’ faces when they’re faced with these Jurassic beasts within our businesses.

“Don’t worry if you can’t get away this summer, you’ll find amazing, fun, free activities in Blackburn town centre.”

Highlights include a whopping 2m tall Velociraptor and a Parasaurolophus measuring over 3m in length, made of over 113,600 bricks!

To help track down all the Brickosaurs there will also be a free trail map, or guests can download the Experience Blackburn app.

To find out more, visit www.blackburnbid.co.uk/brickosaurs

The free event builds on Blackburn BID and Viva’s award-nominated brick model trail in 2019, featuring characters from Paw Patrol.