Residents had to look twice as a dinosaur took to the streets of Doncaster

No, you’re not going mad, there really was a dinosaur walking around Doncaster this weekend.

On Saturday there were numerous sightings of a T-Rex roaming the city streets.

Thankfully this prehistoric creature was only there to cheer people up after a tough few years.

placeholder image
Read More
Doncaster beauty queen helped raise thousands for cancer research charity
Did you see the dinosaur this weekend?placeholder image
Did you see the dinosaur this weekend?

The dinosaur belongs to Caiden Cooley whose aim was to raise money for Cancer Research, although he coulnd’t carry out street collections by law.

He said despite this it was nice to get dressed up and put a smile on people's faces.

In these confusing and worrying times, local journalism is more vital than ever. Thanks to everyone who helps us ask the questions that matter by taking out a subscription or buying a paper. We stand together. Nancy Fielder, editor.

Related topics:
News you can trust since 1925
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice