ROARR! HISTORY

the ROARR! story

In a magical corner of norfolk, tucked away behind tall trees, lies a land that time forgot…

It’s time to unleash your adventure at the UK’s best all-inclusive dinosaur-themed adventure park! Set across 85 acres of natural woodland, you can discover over 25 ROARR-some attractions and meet our popular dinosaur mascot Dippy.

A PLACE TO CALL HOME

During the 1800’s, legendary Norfolk born Explorer, Cornelius Weston-Smythe, began an adventure to investigate an area of untouched woodland in rural Norfolk. After spending many years being away from home, his family pleaded for his next adventure to be nearby, so after consulting maps and books he discovered an area unchartered right on his doorstep.

It was during this expedition that Cornelius discovered that dinosaurs had thrived and survived living peacefully in the Weston woodlands. He made it his lifelong mission to keep them safe. Cornelius and his family bought the land and set up a perimeter, they then moved into the area and slowly but surely studied and kept these beautiful beasts safe from the outside world.

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As always local intrigue caused people to visit Cornelius and his family at the new estate and instead of hiding their secret they shared it with the world. Cornelius welcomed everyone to the Park and told them they were free to explore as long as they followed his one rule

“This was their home before it was ours and you are welcome to explore as long as show them respect. Your adventure starts now”

And so it has been ever since, each generation of the Weston-Smythe family has added attractions and activities for people to enjoy and explore as a family and to make new adventures alongside the Dinosaurs who still reside, to this day, on the estate. Now in the family’s fourth generation the message is still the same.

“Come and unleash your inner dinosaur and start a new adventure.”

THE ADVENTURE YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR

Everything you need for a dino-packed day out.

ROARR! includes over 25 dinosaur themed attractions across 85 acres, complete with rides, play areas and eateries and a Secret Animal Garden, so come along and join in the fun, whatever the weather. Splash out in the sun, take to the high ropes, test your wits in the maze or dig for dino bones – this huge value day out is not to be missed. Isn’t it time you made tracks?

ROARR!’s HISTORIC ADVENTURE

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    2023

    We welcome two rides, Swing-O-Saurus and Raptor Contraptor to Discovery Land, a new steampunk-themed world. 2023 roarr.co.uk goes live.

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    2022

    Valley of the Dinosaurs due to open. Planning application submitted for expansion plan. Dippy’s Exploration Adventure launched and opened.

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    2021

    Dippy’s Theatre opened. Lovebirds joined the Secret Animal Garden gang, Palaeontologist Camp opened. Tuck Shop built and launched new app.

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    2020

    Dippy’s Raceway opened.

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    2019

    Dippy’s Snack Shack extended.

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    2018

    Predator High Ropes opened and rebranded to ROARR!

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    2017

    Welcomed 8 new dinosuars to the Park. The Explorer’s Restaurant and Nautilus Fish and Chips outlets opened. New homes built for our chickens and guinea pigs. Climb-a-saurus adventure play was renovated.

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    2016

    Dippy’s Splash Zone opened and welcome 2 more dinos T-Rex and Stegosaurus.

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    2015

    Solar Panels installed on Dinomite.

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    2014

    3 new animatronic dinos arrived; T-Bone, Eotyrannus, Ankylosaurus.

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    2013

    Pterodactyl’s Treehouse opens.

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    2012

    Stone Age Road Race opens.

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    2011

    Dinomite opens with geotherm ground source heat pump.

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    2006

    The Goymour family took over ownership of ROARR!

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OUR ROARR-SOME APP

At ROARR! we want your visit to be filled with fun, family, friends, food and more! So, we’ve launched our ROARR-some app to help make sure you get the most out of every minute of your visit.

Download the ROARR! app today, from the App Store (Apple) or Google Play Store.

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