Torquays Dinosaur World

3 Victoria Parade, Torquay TQ1 2BB, England

01803 298779

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Ranked #14 of 28 attractions in Torquay

76 Reviews

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Owner description: Torquay's Dinosaur World is an exciting indoor exhibition that brings dinosaurs and their worlds to life! See amazing life-size and scaled dinosaurs,... more » Owner description: Torquay's Dinosaur World is an exciting indoor exhibition that brings dinosaurs and their worlds to life! See amazing life-size and scaled dinosaurs, learn about their lives, uncover incredible fossils, enjoy our family quiz, get creative in our craft room, and even sit on a dinosaur! Whether you have little dinosaur fans, or even big ones, there's something for everyone to get their teeth into!

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emma80467

Torquay, United Kingdom

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4 reviews

“wow factor”

Reviewed 12 May 2013

As a local with a 6 year old Dino fan i have visited a few times now, Every time we visit something new has been added or something has been changed. Torquay Dinosaur World is one of the best places in Torbay. I have been on busy and quiet days but the staff will always take the time to talk... More

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Hake X

Plymouth, United Kingdom

2 reviews

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“A real asset to torquay”

Reviewed 6 May 2013

This well thought out attraction is well worth a visit. There's excellent exhibits, lots of fossils to dig, dinosaur models to sit on and take photos, colouring for little ones, and a great quiz to complete as you go around with a certificate at the end, Also there are great staff too who run the place well and who are... More

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daviebway

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5 reviews

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“Well worth a visit!”

Reviewed 21 April 2013 via mobile

Went with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised. My little 2 year old was terrified of some if the larger dinosaurs but loved digging through sand. There is a special little room for little children with colouring crayons and chalk as well as a story corner. Well thought out and planned for a small venue. The staff were really friendly... More

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Hello and thank you for your lovely feedback. It’s great to hear that you and your little one enjoyed yourselves and our exhibition. We think all our explorers are brilliant and try to make their visits a really enjoyable and memorable experience. We look forward to your next visit. Thanks again for the review and if you want to add... More

cupidscapers

exeter

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16 reviews

5 attraction reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

10 helpful votes

“Small but enjoyable.....”

Reviewed 12 April 2013

We visited in the Easter holidays and took part in the Easter egg quiz, there was lots to see and interesting facts to read. The models are very life like, and it was a great bonus being able to get up really close and even sit on some of the exhibits. The whole visit took about an hour and a... More

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Dear Reviewer, many thanks for your feedback following your recent visit. It is excellent news to hear that you enjoyed being able to get close to and touch some of our realistic models, and that your boys completed the Dinosaur Egg Hunt. I’m sure your brave explorers did well and received their prize of a real fossil and the Dinosaur... More

TheFisherFamily4

Wigan, United Kingdom

2 reviews

“Excellent family entertainment”

Reviewed 11 April 2013

An excellent adventure for the children, doing the Easter egg hunt and finding out about the dinosaurs was brilliant. Having a photo on the dinosaur at the end was a lovely momento, thankyou.

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Hello and thank you for your review. We are really pleased to hear you enjoyed exploring the exhibition, and that your little ones were brave enough to sit on Derek the Dinosaur. Well done to them. Thanks again and if you’d like to add anything else you can post more on our Facebook. Regards Toby T Rex More

80MichelleM

Torquay, United Kingdom

1 review

“Great Easter Fun”

Reviewed 9 April 2013

Visited at the weekend with my sister and her 3 kids who all had a really good time. They enjoyed the Dinosaur Egg Hunt and sitting on the dinosaurs and find the fossils, and they got their prize of a certificate and a real fossil. As others have said it isn't the biggest but they do have lots to read... More

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Dear Reviewer, many thanks for your feedback and we are so glad to hear that your party enjoyed the Easter Egg Hunt and all the other interactive exhibits. And it’s great to see you took the opportunity to spend more time exploring after your first tour. Many thanks again and if you want to add anything further you can post... More

Rachel567

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9 reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

12 helpful votes

“Over-priced tiny attraction”

Reviewed 8 April 2013 via mobile

I took my 4 year old and it was 1/2 price but still too expensive for what it is. It's called Dinosaur World and it has great potential but it's squeezed into a tiny retail space about the size of a shop. After less than an hour my son was bored and he loves Dinosaurs!!!!!

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Hello and thank you for your feedback and I’m sorry to hear that you had a disappointing visit. We realise that our town centre venue at over 3200 sqft may not be the biggest exhibition space, so we focus on the quality of the experience, with high grade made-to-order models with lots of detailed information about dinosaurs, along with fun... More

grannywalescc

wales

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54 reviews

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48 helpful votes

“Ideal for younger children”

Reviewed 8 April 2013

This small attraction is a modern(fairly!) version of traditional seaside exhibits. For smaller children it has enough models of dinosaurs, well presented with accompanying activities. The gift shop is well priced. The leaving certificate and souvenir real fossils are very well received.

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Thank you for your review of visit. I’m glad to hear that you liked the range of dinosaurs and the interactive sections throughout the exhibition. And it seems that your little explorers did well on the Egg Hunt to be awarded Dinosaur Expert Status and receive the fossil, so well done to them! Thanks again, and if you want to... More

grungemonster

Newton Abbot, United Kingdom

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5 attraction reviews

Reviews in 18 cities

12 helpful votes

“Ideal for a rainy day”

Reviewed 8 April 2013

Luckily we had a Groupon voucher so cost £11 for 4 of us, I am so glad we had not paid full price as it would not have been value for money, the quiz was very time consuming with 2 children under 6 plus we were not keen on the hard sell of getting the children to sit on the... More

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Hello, thank you for your review. I’m sorry to hear that you did not enjoy visit, in particular that you felt you had to pay for a photo to be able to sit on our dinosaur at the end of the exhibition. This is absolutely not the case. We have a standing policy that visitors can buy a picture if... More

Ferncox

Wells, Somerset

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3 helpful votes

“Fantastic place to visit for all ages!”

Reviewed 7 April 2013

Visited in April during the Easter egg hunt. My son was in seventh heaven with all the dinosaurs to look at and the quiz helped keep my daughter aged 10, engaged (although she did not like the large spiders!!) Lots for all ages to look at with details for all interests. My husband and I learnt a lot! The children... More

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Dear Reviewer, many thanks for your feedback following your recent visit. And I am really pleased to see that your explorers were brave enough to sit on the dinosaur and put their heads in the fossilised skull of the T Rex - definitely worth a Dinosaur Expert Certificate and fossil for that! Congratulations to them. Thanks again, and if you... More