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Dinosaur Isle
Museum
SANDOWN
Isle of Wight
PO36 8QA
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult ticket | £6.00 |
| Senior Citizen ticket | £4.00 |
| 2 + 2 | £17.50 |
| 3 - 15 yrs | £5.00 |
| Family 2+3 | £20.50 per ticket |
| School Child (party min 10) | £3.50 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible Lift
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Disabled Parking
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- No dogs (Guide dogs accepted) - Only guide dogs allowed in buildings.
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - 3 designated bays for the disabled.
- Ramp/Level Access
Catering
- On-Site cafe/restaurant - Chilled soft drinks and confectionary are available in the Dinosaur Isle shop.
- Outdoor eating area
- Picnic area
- Picnic Site
- Refreshments Available - Chilled soft drinks and confectionary are available in the Dinosaur Isle shop.
Children & Infants
- Baby changing
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
Establishment Features
- All weather attraction
- Dogs admitted on a lead - Outside areas only.
- Gift shop
- Groups welcome
- Guided tours by arrangement
- Meeting rooms
- Open all year round
- Open on bank holidays
Parking & Transport
- Coach parking
- On site parking
- Own car park (Fee Applies) - 1st April to 31st October Charges for 2011 are as follows -upto 4 hours £3.40 4 - 6 hours £4.50 6 - 8 hours £6.60
- Parking (charge) - Charges for 2011 are as follows - upto 4 hours £3.40 4 - 6 hours £4.50 6 - 8 hours £6.60
- Railway station within 5 miles
- Railway station within walking distance
Payment Methods
- Delta
- Maestro
- MasterCard
- Solo
- Switch
- Visa
Provider Preferences
- Indoor Attraction
- No smoking
Specialist Features
- Educational Groups
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed towards student/youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3056 to Lake, A3055 to Sandown.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Ryde (Esplanade), straight along the Esplanade to the boating lake, follow the road round to the right onto A3055 to Sandown.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to Sandown, A3056 to Lake, A3055 to Sandown.
Public Transport Directions
From Ryde: please either visit the train station annexed to the Catamaran or travel on the No. 2 or 3 bus route.
From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No. 1 bus route to Newport and change to No. 2, 3 or 8.
From Yarmouth ferry: No. 7 Newport and change to No. 2, 3 or 8.
For further bus information please contact Southern Vectis at www.islandbuses.info/ or +44 0871 200 2233 (bus times) / +44 01983 827000 (head office).
TripAdvisor
- Excellent304
- Very Good344
- Average174
- Poor76
- Terrible42
Recent Reviews:
- 442tonyhLondon, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyAll weather interesting place and not expensive
Saturday, 30th November 2019Been here before with other grandchildren. This time it got 'thumbs up' also. Not too big so the young ones don't get bored or tired. Lots of interesting stuff about Dinosaurs. Read full review - haylec01Isle of Wight, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayShort but lovelySaturday, 15th February 2020Lots to read and see, doesnt take very long to go around but its definitely worth a look and fun for the children if they like dinosaurs Read full review
- FCL_Otter_GirlChurchdown, United KingdomGreat place to visit - informative
Tuesday, 10th March 2020Spent a good hour or so in here looking at all the exhibits. Lots of very good information and displays. Lighting was good which can sometimes be an issue in museums. Lots of activities for kids.Had... Read full review
Awards
- Green Island Awards - Green Island Award - Gold 2008
Opening Times
| Summer - see below (1 Apr 2020 - 31 Aug 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Autumn (1 Sept 2020 - 31 Oct 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Winter - see below (1 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
* Please note that last admissions are 1 hour before stated closing times
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