Museums · South West England
Dinosaur World
In or near Kingskerswell.
Dinosaur World — a museum in South West England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Torquay · 1.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dinosaur World is a museum located in South West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Torquay’s Dinosaur World is an interactive indoor exhibition featuring life-size and scaled dinosaur models. Visitors can explore various displays, discover fossils, and engage in interactive games and quizzes related to dinosaurs.
Place summary
Dinosaur World is a museum located in South-West England, postcode TQ1. It features extensive exhibits dedicated to the prehistoric era, showcasing life-sized dinosaur models and interactive displays. The museum aims to educate visitors about the history of dinosaurs and their environments.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.4608, -3.5235
- District
- Torbay
- Parish
- Torbay, unparished area
- Postcode
- TQ1 2BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torbay
- Phone
- +44 1803 298779
- Nearest railway station
- Torquay — 1.4 km
- Opening
- Saturdays and Sundays 11am–5pm; last entry 3:30pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.torquaysdinosaurworld.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/7183904273 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dinosaur World?
- Dinosaur World is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ1 2BB), in the parish of Torbay, unparished area.
- What is Dinosaur World?
- Dinosaur World — a museum in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dinosaur World?
- The nearest railway station is Torquay, about 1.4 km away. The nearest town is Kingskerswell. Drivers can use postcode TQ1 2BB.
- How do I get to Dinosaur World?
- The nearest railway station is Torquay, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ1 2BB.