Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Dinosaur and egg
In or near Risley.
Dinosaur and egg — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Beeston · 3.1 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dinosaur and egg is a public art located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Official information
Wollaton Hall is a Grade I listed Elizabethan mansion set in expansive parkland, featuring the 'Discovering Dinosaurs' Gallery. Visitors can explore the mansion and its grounds, which include various exhibitions and events throughout the year.
Place summary
The Dinosaur and Egg is a public art installation located in the East Midlands. This piece features a large dinosaur alongside a prominent egg, serving as a notable example of contemporary public art in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.9483, -1.2091
- District
- Nottingham
- Parish
- Nottingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- NG8 2AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Nottingham South
- Phone
- +44 115 876 3100
- Nearest railway station
- Beeston — 3.1 km
- Official site
- www.wollatonhall.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/9575343617 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dinosaur and egg?
- Dinosaur and egg is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG8 2AE), in the parish of Nottingham, unparished area.
- What is Dinosaur and egg?
- Dinosaur and egg — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dinosaur and egg?
- The nearest railway station is Beeston, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG8 2AE.
- Is Dinosaur and egg free to visit?
- Yes, Dinosaur and egg is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dinosaur and egg?
- The nearest railway station is Beeston, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG8 2AE.