TRAIL 1
Dino steps
Follow in the footsteps of the dinosaurs.
This trail takes you from Maidstone East through the town centre and along Ashford Road as you find Iggy, Spike and their friends.
This circular trail is about 8km and should take you 1 hour 50 minutes.
You will find 11 different pieces of artwork, including sculptures, displays and signs.
At the third stop you will get to go into Maidstone Museum to explore the vast array of dinosaurs. If you are completing the trail when the Museum is shut, you can spot the dinosaur in the window.
Trail details
Where to start
Start at Maidstone East train station.
Post code:
ME14 1QN
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Travelling to the start
Maidstone East train station is well served by public transport.
The train station is served by SouthEastern on the London Victoria-Ashford line. Maidstone Barracks station is just 10 minutes walk away on the Medway Valley line (Strood-Tonbridge).
The station is close to the town centre which is served by numerous bus routes by Arriva. There is a bus stop just outside the station – served by 101, 155, X1 and X2.
What’s more, there is a large car park at the station and several more near by.
What you will see
Iggy
Location:
Maidstone East station
Post code:
ME14 1QN
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Iggy’s footprints
Location:
Week Street/St Faith’s Street junction
Post code:
ME14 1LL
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Maidstone Museum
A collection of different dinosaurs and dinosaur artifacts at Maidstone Museum, including T-Rex, Velociraptor and of course, Iggy. If the museum is shut, you can still view a dinosaur picture in the window at the main entrance.
Location:
St Faith’s Street
Post code:
ME14 1LL
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///tries.lock.keys
Maidstone Museum Pop Up Shop
Location:
Fremlin Walk
Post code:
ME14 1PS
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///cliff.talked.fine
Iggy in the shop window
Location:
Week Street
Postcode:
ME14 1QS
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Maidstone Coat of Arms
Location:
Town Hall, High Street
Post code:
ME14 1TF
What3words:
///resort.port.brush
Maidstone history mural (The Mall)
Location:
The bus (or middle) level of The Mall
Post code:
ME15 6AR
What3words:
///solo.talent.spots
Iggy in the bus station mural
Location:
Maidstone bus station at The Mall
Post code:
ME14 9SD
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Spike, or Little Iggy
A metal skeleton statue which can be found on the A20 (Ashford Road) near the junction with New Cut Road.
Although officially called ‘Spike’ he is more affectionately known as Little Iggy and was quickly adopted by the local community. He now even has his own Facebook page.
Location:
Ashford Road/New Cut Road junction
Post code:
ME14 4AE
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Dino golf
Location:
Mote Park Outdoor Adventure
Post code:
ME15 7SU
What3words:
///wash.speaks.whips
Cheeky Dino Play Centre
Location:
St Peter’s Street
Post code:
ME16 0ST
What3words:
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Download the trail
You can print our two page PDF document of the trail. You can use this to track your progress through the trail.
[PDF, 2 pages]
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