The Dinosaur on Your Doorstep

About

The dinosaur on your doorstep returns!

On 19 July 11-3pm the project returns with a big celebration event with many fun activities and free food at The Tile Kiln Community Centre and Woody Wood Garden. This is happening thanks to a grant from the Royal Society and additional funding from the Art's Council.

Wheelchair Accessible

Take part in the making of a new film celebrating the project!

We are also looking for people from Hollington (individuals, families and groups) that have taken part to take part in making a film celebrating the impacts of the project. If you would be interested in being interviewed please email philip.hadland@hastings.gov.uk

About the project

Colour photograph of a model Iguanodon as if it were alive. It is painted in green stripes, facing to the left and is standing on its hind limbs. Its tail is dragging along the ground.
The Dinosaur on your Doorstep project is for people, particularly families with children, living in Hollington. The project has been inspired by the museum's collections and its recent work on community participation. It celebrates the finding and naming of a dinosaur from Hollington called Iguanodon hollingtoniensis. A local artist was commissioned to work with local people and families to create a permanent artwork that highlights Hastings' dinosaur heritage.

The project began in June 2022 with mosaic workshops to create the artwork, with additional launch and reveal events taking place as well. The project was initially supported by Surviving the Streets, social housing provider Optivo and local charity Fresh Visions with funding provided by the Royal Society.

Event Locations

Tilekiln Residents Association Community Centre – Tile Barn Rd, Hastings, Saint Leonards-on-sea TN38 9PB

Woody Wood Garden – Off Parson's Close, TN38 9QT