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Dippy in Rochdale Dippy is one of 10

replicas of the
original fossil
skeleton. Others are
housed in Paris,
Dippy, a 21m-long plaster-of-Paris cast of a Diplodocus carnegii Berlin and Moscow.

skeleton, is on display in Rochdale until 28 June 2020.

First displayed in the Natural History Museum Nearly a third of a million visitors are
in London in 1905, the 21m-long plaster-of- expected to visit Dippy in the heart of
Paris cast of a Diplodocus carnegii skeleton is Rochdale, just as the new £80 million
on display at Number One Riverside in Rochdale Riverside development reaches
Rochdale town centre until 28 June 2020. completion in April.

The famous dinosaur left the museum for the An accompanying Dippy exhibition will be
first time in 2017 to embark on a national tour hosted at Touchstones Rochdale. Dippy’s skeleton
and Rochdale has been selected as one of its contains 292
stops – the only North West stop on the tour. The exhibition at Touchstones, which takes bones, and
place across three galleries and is funded by originally arrived
The plaster cast replica is based on a real fossil the National Lottery Heritage Fund, will in London in 36
skeleton found by railroad workers in allow visitors, both young and old, to engage packing cases.
Wyoming, USA in 1898. with interactives and hands on displays as
they learn all about dinosaurs and the
Dippy was originally unveiled in 1905, and natural world.
has spent decades wowing visitors as the
towering centrepiece of the Natural Dippy on Tour: A Natural History Adventure stay for a drink or a bite to eat
History Museum’s magnificent Hintze Hall. will feature fossilised bones including teeth,
He is on tour to help inspire the next eggs and even dinosaur poo, and world class In the mood for a quick bite of tasty street food? PERi-PERi chicken, Nando’s, as well as the ultimate
generation of scientists. fossils are on loan from the Natural experience in luxury desserts, Heavenly Desserts.
History Museum and Manchester Museum. Perhaps you favour a traditional pub lunch or just fancy
Rochdale is one of only eight locations around a few drinks with friends? With a wide variety of award-winning eateries offering
Rochdale’s finest food and drink from traditional pub fare
the UK chosen to host the giant skeleton and It is free to see Dippy at Number One No matter what you are in the mood for, Rochdale town to exotic Indian street-food, there has never been a better
a selection of activities for both young and old Riverside and visit the Dippy exhibition at centre can offer you just that – and everything in between. time to head into the town centre.
have been organised to coincide with Dippy’s Touchstones, but booking is required for The town’s food and drink culture has flourished in recent
visit to the town. schools and groups of 10+ people. years, with flavours from around the world rubbing Paul Ambrose, BID Manager, says it’s great to see new
shoulders with traditional favourites. high-quality food and drink venues in Rochdale centre: “a
fantastic experience for locals and visitors.”
Enjoy a unique day out - with TWO Dippy experiences in one New venues like Bombay Brew, Mannerist, Garden, The
Pint Pot and the Treehouse Bar offer everything from Stay up to date with the latest updates on the town centre:
quick bites, tasty steaks, pizzas, cocktails and craft ales, rochdaletowncentre.co.uk or follow:
The dinosaur A natural history themed exhibition whilst you can enjoy the warm Mediterranean ambience of
La Mancha, relish mouth-watering dishes at The Medicine @rochdaletown
Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale Touchstones, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 Tap and look forward to award-winning ales at the Flying
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Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm Not to be outdone, the new Riverside development will
Saturday - Sunday: 9.30am - 5pm Saturday - Sunday: 9.30am - 5pm house the home of legendary South African flame-grilled @rochdaletowncentre
Bank holidays: 10am - 4pm Bank holidays: 10am - 4pm

See Dippy himself at Number One Riverside. Explore the world of the dinosaurs, discover
Dippy is the centrepiece of a display that will what Rochdale was like during their golden age,
highlight local natural history and nature and learn more about what we can do to
collections. protect our planet.
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