A Carlisle shopping centre has said that it is 'excited' ahead of hosting its half-term Dino Day.

The Lanes Shopping Centre will host Carbon and Stomp and The Dino Detectives at the event which will also feature eight-foot dinosaurs on Thursday, May 30.

The Dino Day will also see East Tower Square transformed into a bespoke Dino Paddock and ahead of the Lanes also revealed that two of its popular retailers will also be getting in on the prehistoric fun.

News and Star: Click this image to see more events in our local area.Click this image to see more events in our local area. (Image: Newsquest)Popular bubble tea cafe Rex Boba will continue its first anniversary celebrations whilst LUSH Carlisle will be offering a Dino Day exclusive.

A spokesperson for LUSH Carlisle said: "In line with Dinosaur Day on Thursday the 30th of May, LUSH Carlisle invites you to join them in-store to make an exclusive dinosaur bath bomb.

"Excitingly, they are the only LUSH store in the UK to provide this exclusive opportunity."

Ahead of the event, The Lanes Shopping Centre confirmed more details about the other attractions that will feature.

A spokesperson for the Lanes said: "We are all excited for Thursday and our Dino Day, children of all ages along with their families are invited to watch any of the four performances across the day in East Tower Square, the first show is 11 am then 12 pm, 1.30 pm and 2.30 pm.

"The guests will be treated to a plethora of fun as they journey with The Dino detectives through space and time.

"They will get to meet the dino giants Carbon and Stomp and also get up close to two baby dinos!  

"We have a free face painter outside Pandora and Struts Balloon will be onsite in Central Square selling dino balloons. 

"We are expecting The Lanes to be busy with families this half term watching Carbon and Stomp shows."