DINOSAURS will invade Cleckheaton town centre later this month.

The animatronic and interactive Dinosaur Invasion will be held on Saturday, May 18, as part of the Spenborough Chamber of Commerce and Trade’s Dinosaur Community Day.

Four shows will run throughout the day opposite the Cleckheaton Town Hall and there'll also be fairground rides, a storytelling tent, free dinosaur-themed crafts, food and independent stalls.

Nichola Garland, Chamber treasurer and event organiser, said: “The Dinosaur Day is designed to get young families into the town centre and enjoy a free event funded by the Chamber.

"It also brings a wider community together. It comes from the success of last year’s Mr Men and Little Miss event and we hope to see families from near and far enjoying what Cleckheaton town centre has to offer again this year.”

More than 16 animatronic dinosaurs will be involved in four shows, with the first beginning at 11am.

Some will even walk about throughout the day in between shows.

Free crafts include paint your own dinosaur, stick a dinosaur egg back together and glitter up a T-Rex.

All main attractions are taking place on Savoy Square. Search Cleckheaton Dinosaur Day on Facebook.