Combe Martin, North Devon
Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park
Unusual place
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5.8
Wildland
Half day
Time
Paid
Cost
Family-buzz
Feel
Why it's Wildland
5.8Wildlife encounters and life-sized animatronic dinosaurs share a valley-top park in Combe Martin, where animal talks and a fossil collection add a natural-history thread to the prehistoric spectacle.
The unusual combination of live animal habitats, life-sized animatronic dinosaurs and a fossil collection gives this family attraction a distinct character. It is a ticketed, managed park rather than a wild landscape, and the valley’s steep paths are an important part of planning a visit.
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The experience
Allow more than three hours for the park, according to the supplied Tripadvisor listing. Plan around the animal talks and the Dinosaur Domain, then leave time for the fossil collection and indoor play area if open. The terrain includes steep and uneven sections, so check access details before setting out.
Things to do
Explore the Dinosaur Domain
See the park’s life-sized animatronic dinosaurs. Check current availability and route information on arrival.
Attend an animal talk or presentation
The supplied Tripadvisor listing describes daily animal talks and a sea-lion presentation. Check the current schedule before planning around a particular talk.
Use the indoor play area
The supplied Tripadvisor listing mentions a large indoor soft-play area. Check current access and opening details.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Allow at least 3 hours; Tripadvisor describes a visit as more than 3 hours.
Quick park highlights
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Check the day’s opening and animal-talk schedule before travelling.
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Prioritise the Dinosaur Domain and the animal talks or presentations running that day.
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Visit the fossil collection if open, and allow for steep or uneven paths between areas.
Half day · More than 3 hours; allow extra time for pauses and the park’s terrain.
Make a half day of it
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Plan a slower-paced visit, using the park map or asking staff about suitable routes.
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See the animal habitats and catch talks or presentations scheduled for your visit.
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Explore the Dinosaur Domain and fossil collection; check which attractions are operating that day.
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Take a break at the on-site café or picnic area, as reported in the source row; confirm current facilities.
Verified history
The source row states that the park was established in 1986. The supplied Tripadvisor excerpt describes it as family-run and set in more than 28 acres of gardens in a valley above Combe Martin. No further historical details are established by the supplied research.
Hidden details
The valley setting affects the visit — The park FAQ notes steep slopes, uneven paths and stepped areas, including a steep path from the main car parks. Ask staff about easier routes and plan at a slower pace if needed.
Some animal experiences need advance planning — The supplied Tripadvisor listing says some experiences, including a carnivore breakfast, sea-lion swim or meet-and-greet, and wolf feed, can be pre-booked. Check current availability and requirements directly with the park.
When to go
April · May · June · July · August · September · Check the park’s current opening hours and talk schedule. The source row suggests weekdays outside school holidays for a quieter visit.
The source row recommends April–September for warmer weather and garden colour, while noting that the park remains open in the off-peak season with some attractions potentially on reduced hours. Verify current seasonal dates and schedules.
The source row notes that showers are possible in North Devon. Wear sturdy footwear: the park FAQ warns of steep slopes and uneven paths.
What to look for
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Look for the contrast between the park’s animal habitats and its life-sized animatronic dinosaurs. The supplied sources also identify a fossil collection and daily animal talks
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check the day’s programme on arrival.
The story
Prehistoric fossils and dinosaur displays; no specific historical account verified in the supplied sources.
Best time to go
The source row recommends April–September; verify current opening dates and any seasonal changes before travelling.
The source row suggests April–September for warmer weather and garden colour. For a potentially quieter visit, it suggests a weekday outside school holidays; check opening dates and seasonal schedules directly.
How long to spend
Half day
Perfect for
Families · Young children · Teens · Wildlife lovers
Practical information
Opening & access
A family-run wildlife and dinosaur park in a steep-sided valley. The supplied sources describe admission as ticketed; check current prices, dates and access details before visiting.
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Parking
Parking is described in the source row as available near the entrance; confirm current arrangements with the park.
Toilets
The source row reports accessible toilets. The park FAQ also mentions toilets and baby-changing facilities; check current arrangements before visiting.
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Food & drink
The source row reports an on-site café serving snacks and meals. Check current opening and menu details.
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Dogs
The source row says dogs are not permitted; confirm current rules with the park.
Accessibility
Access is limited by steep slopes, uneven paths and stepped areas. The park FAQ says wheelchair and mobility-scooter access is limited in some areas; check its accessibility information and ask the park about the most suitable route before visiting.
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Cost
Paid
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Around Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
