A full-scale cast of the largest known creature to walk the Earth is staying put at Peterborough Cathedral throughout the summer holidays, after drawing more than 20,000 visitors since its arrival in April. The 37-metre-long Patagotitan mayorum, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, had been due to leave on 31 May but cathedral bosses have now confirmed it will remain on display alongside two other major exhibitions.
Paul Stainton, head of marketing and communications, said the impact of the Titanosaur has been felt far beyond the cathedral walls. “More than 20,000 people have already stood in awe beneath Titanosaur, and the impact has been felt far beyond the Cathedral walls,” he noted. The dinosaur’s first UK appearance outside London has coincided with a noticeable lift in city centre footfall, bringing custom to nearby shops and cafés.
The extension means visitors can now plan a single trip to see the Titanosaur alongside The Longest Yarn II: Britain at War, a handcrafted textile display opening on 3 June, and Travelling Bricks, an interactive LEGO exhibition featuring more than a million bricks which opens on 18 July. Entry to the dinosaur will be included with tickets for Travelling Bricks.
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