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The Great Britain Guide

Museums Β· South West England

Dinosaur World

In or near Kingskerswell.

Paid admissionβ™Ώ Wheelchair: limited££

Dinosaur World β€” a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Torquay , Clock Tower on The Strand - geograph.org.uk - 2747586

Lewis Clarke β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Torquay Β· 1.4 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Dinosaur World is a museum located in england-south-west, 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 2024

Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

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 β€” 1.4 km
Opening
Saturdays and Sundays 11am–5pm; last entry 3:30pm; closed 24–26 Dec

Sources

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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 β€” a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Dinosaur World?
The nearest railway station is Torquay, about 1.4 km away. 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.