Dippy in Norwich

A prehistoric adventure at Norwich Cathedral

During Dippy's stay in the Nave, visitors could also explore a time tunnel in the Cloister, walk through a wave of fish and enjoy a whole host of other dinosaur-related exhibits.

Check out some exhibition highlights inspired by Dippy's visit

See how Dippy was put together!

This timelapse video shows Dippy being re-built in Norwich Cathedral.

Share your Dippy pictures using the hashtag #DippyOnTour on social media

Take a virtual tour of Dippy!

Dippy was of course the star of the show but there was lots more to explore!

A time tunnel in the Cloister

Norwich School students and pupils from other local schools created a special installation to help visitors step back into the age of the dinosaurs.

Find out more about the age of the dinosaurs

A wave of fish with a serious message

Artist Mark Reed’s immersive sculpture encouraged us all to think about the world and our place in it.

More about the wave sculpture

Ancient fossils told the story of the world millions of years ago

More than 12,000 people made a pledge to protect the planet in the Reflection Zone

The WI’s Green Hearts encouraged everyone to help combat climate change

Dippy’s dinosaur friends were also hidden in the Nave waiting to be found!

Find out more about Dippy’s fellow dinosaurs

Explore Dippy’s home in Norwich!

Take a virtual tour of the Cathedral

More than 234,000 people came to visit Dippy at Norwich Cathedral in the 16 weeks between 13 July and 30 October 2021.

More than 10,000 school pupils visited Dippy and about 1,000 children took part in the Sing to Dippy project.

Dippy's final week featured an amazing light spectacular

Dippy at Night saw Dippy illuminated in an entirely new way!

About Dippy at Night

A special farewell service took place to say goodbye to Dippy

Norwich Cathedral Choir, Norwich Cathedral Children's Choir and Total Ensemble Theatre Company took part in the service.

Read about the service