Norwich Cathedral

Dippy News

Read all about the latest news on Dippy’s stay in Norwich.
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12/2/2021

Share your views about Dippy on Tour for the chance to win a prize!

Dinosaur fans are being asked to share their views on the Dippy on Tour exhibition at Norwich Cathedral. The Natural History Museum has commissioned a survey and those who take part could win a £50 gift voucher.

11/13/2021

Photo highlights of Dippy on Tour in Norwich

More than 234,000 people enjoyed visiting Dippy during his 16-week stay at Norwich Cathedral - here are a few photo highlights!

11/2/2021

Dippy the dinosaur says farewell after welcoming more than 234,000 visitors

Dippy the dinosaur’s visit to Norwich Cathedral came to a close with a very special farewell service on Sunday after a 16-week stay which attracted more than 234,000 visitors.

10/31/2021

Dippy at Night in pictures

Our farewell light spectacular Dippy at Night saw the Natural History Museum's famous Diplodocus cast lit up in an entirely new way in the Nave of Norwich Cathedral.

10/29/2021

Cathedral bells to ring out for COP26

On the final day of Dippy on Tour, Norwich Cathedral is joining churches across the country in ringing its bells on the eve of COP26, the United Nations Climate Conference in Glasgow.

10/24/2021

Dippy attracts more than 200,000 visitors so far at Norwich Cathedral

As the Dippy exhibition celebrated reaching the 200,000 visitor milestone in Norwich, Blue Light workers enjoyed a special preview of the Dippy at Night farewell spectacle.

10/19/2021

Half-term highlights for Dippy's final week

From a light spectacular celebrating Dippy to the return of the GoGoDiscover T.rex sculptures – there’s lots happening to ensure the iconic Diplodocus bids farewell to Norwich in style.

10/11/2021

Schoolchildren and Cathedral Choir Sing to Dippy!

Dippy’s visit is being celebrated with song as Norwich Cathedral Choir and local schoolchildren perform the premiere of a new piece of music around the iconic dinosaur.

9/28/2021

Dippy at Night light spectacle announced

There are just under five weeks left of Dippy's stay at Norwich Cathedral and plans are now being put in place for a spectacular farewell for the iconic Diplodocus cast!

9/23/2021

Dippy inspires 9,000 pledges to protect the planet

Dippy the dinosaur’s visit to Norwich Cathedral has inspired more than 9,000 visitors to make individual pledges to help protect the planet for the future.

9/13/2021

GoGoDiscover T. rexes set to go on show in Cloister

The dinosaurs that decorated Norwich's streets this summer will be heading to the Cloister in October to help celebrate the final week of Dippy's stay here at the Cathedral.

9/6/2021

Free virtual science workshops for schools

DNA scientist and author Dr Mandy Hartley is hosting two virtual science workshops which will be available for schools to download later this month.

9/1/2021

More than 100,000 people visit Dippy so far

More than 100,000 people have enjoyed visiting Dippy since he took up residence in Norwich Cathedral’s Nave in July.

8/13/2021

Artist's illustrations highlight important themes of Dippy's visit

Artist Rebecca Osborne’s illustrations in the Cathedral's Nave explore the issues of climate change and global food security.

8/13/2021

Explore the wave sculpture in 360 video

Thousands of people have enjoyed walking through the wave of 3,000 fish and now people can also explore it virtually.

8/13/2021

A behind the scenes look at the wave sculpture

A 360 video captured on camera the creation of the 10-metre walk-through wave in the Hostry.

8/10/2021

Knit-o-saurus trail launched

Dinosaur fans can enjoy spotting 13 knitted prehistoric friends in windows around the Cathedral Quarter until Saturday 30 October 2021.

8/5/2021

Dippy captured on canvas

Dippy the dinosaur has been captured on canvas in his latest surroundings by Norwich-based artist Gennadiy V. Ivanov whose work uses art to put a spotlight on science.

8/4/2021

Stunning wave of fish with a serious message

A unique art installation inviting people to walk through a 10-metre wave of 3,000 fish has been created in the Cathedral's Hostry as part of the Dippy on Tour.

7/30/2021

Stunning snapshot of Dippy's arrival in Norwich

Filmmaker Rob Whitworth has created a stunning snapshot of Dippy arriving at Norwich Cathedral.

7/25/2021

Dippy on board buses across Norwich

Buses celebrating Dippy the dinosaur’s visit to Norwich Cathedral are helping to spread the word about the 900-year-old Cathedral’s prehistoric guest.

7/18/2021

Children invited to take part in Drawn to Dippy project

Children are being invited to take part in Drawn to Dippy, the Teacher Scientist Network's unique celebration of Dippy the dinosaur’s visit to Norwich Cathedral.

7/18/2021

Talk series inspired by Dippy's visit

Join us in the Nave every week for Talkative Tuesdays, a series of talks, lectures and discussions inspired by Dippy the Dinosaur’s visit to Norwich Cathedral.

7/13/2021

Choristers welcome Dippy

The Cathedral’s choristers celebrated Dippy's arrival by singing Rutter’s All Things Bright and Beautiful around the Diplodocus cast before putting the final toe bone in place.

7/8/2021

Dippy build under way in Nave

Dippy has been travelling the country inspiring people about the natural world and now work is under way to assemble the famous Diplodocus cast in the Nave of Norwich Cathedral.

6/16/2021

More details revealed about Dippy's Norwich visit

The nation’s favourite dinosaur is preparing to head to Norwich Cathedral next month and now we can reveal more details about what is in store for dinosaur fans.

6/16/2021

Enjoy a sneak peek of some Dippy events

From film nights to dino tales and talks, there will be lots of events for dinosaur fans of all ages to enjoy during Dippy’s stay - full details will be available soon!

2/20/2021

New dates for Dippy on Tour

The nation’s favourite dinosaur is preparing to head to Norwich Cathedral later this summer as the new 2021 dates are revealed for Dippy on Tour: A Natural History Adventure.

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