A shopping centre in Romford drew in scores of children for a dinosaur-themed event.

Michelle Petty, sales and marketing manager for Romford Shopping Hall, said that the Dino Day on Saturday (May 11) was attended by more than 150 kids.

Romford Recorder: Children were seen playing with a dinosaur model at the eventChildren were seen playing with a dinosaur model at the event (Image: Romford Shopping Hall)It featured big dinosaur models that children could ride, 45-minute shows, baby dinosaur toys, games, a “fossil dig” and sand pit, dino hoppers and dinosaur arts and crafts.

Romford Recorder: A dinosaur model at the eventA dinosaur model at the event (Image: Romford Shopping Hall)Bow Bells Café at the mall served “Dino Dogs” all day, Michelle said, and Jungle Hair and Beauty salon offered a face painting service to visitors.

Romford Recorder: Face-painted kids at Dino Day eventFace-painted kids at Dino Day event (Image: Romford Shopping Hall)

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Dino2Hire supplied two giant dino models and dino toys were available at KC Toys, she added.

Romford Recorder: Dino2Hire supplied two giant dinosaursDino2Hire supplied two giant dinosaurs (Image: Romford Shopping Hall)Video clips of the event, shared by the shopping hall, showed inflatable dinos and models filling the space around the mall.

Romford Recorder: Kids playing the fossil dig game at the eventKids playing the fossil dig game at the event (Image: Romford Shopping Hall)During the show, a dino was seen performing to music before an excited audience.

Michelle added: “Dino Day is always a roaring success and very well attended which obviously helps our shops with footfall and reminds people of all the wonderful family-owned businesses we have inside."