The Dino Chase
BEST FOR
Ages 5+
WHERE
Romsey
What it’s like
A family rollercoaster is the headline ride here, backed by over 70 attractions, splash parks and Peppa Pig World.
The rollercoaster is the thing everyone comes for, a family-friendly chase that still gets a proper reaction out of kids who think they're too old for theme parks. But it's one ride among more than 70 included in admission, so the day doesn't live or die on one queue. There are adventure playgrounds to burn an hour on, an indoor play centre for when the weather turns, and water splash parks that mean a spare change of clothes in the car is not optional.
Peppa Pig World sits inside the park too, which makes sense of the under-12s age guidance on the coaster itself, since littler ones aren't left with nothing to do while older siblings ride the big stuff. There are also rare exotic birds, gardens and a lake, which is a nice change of pace if the queues are getting to everyone and you fancy a slower half hour.
Booking is required, though there's no link to do it through, so you'll want to sort that out ahead of time rather than turning up on spec. Parking is free on site, and if you're coming without a car the X7 bus stops at the Ower Vine Inn a five to ten minute walk away, with Southampton Central station about 8 miles off. Worth knowing that some rides close in November and December for winter maintenance, so a visit outside those months gets you the full 70-plus.
The site flags flash photography on the Dino Chase ride itself and says under-12-months can't ride it. Everything else, from the play centre to the gardens, should still work for a family with a mixed range of ages in tow.
What’s on here
- FRI9
Halloween at Valgard: Realm of the Vikings
15:00 · 24 more dates
- SAT17
The Great Halloween Mystery / Spirit Squad Ghoul School
Free · 16 more dates
- SAT24
The Great Halloween Mystery
A Halloween live show at Paultons Park's Show Stage where Pickles' party is thrown into chaos.
- TUE1
Santa's Christmas Grotto
33 more dates
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 5 and up on the coaster; toddlers have Peppa Pig World instead
- Parking
- Free on site
- Getting there by bus or train
- X7 bus stops at Ower Vine Inn, 5-10 min walk
- Bring spare clothes, the water splash parks will get everyone wet
- Some rides close for winter maintenance in November and December
- The park is allergy aware and has vegetarian food options on site
- Under-12-months can't ride the main Dino Chase coaster
Plan your visit
Do we need to book ahead?
Yes, booking is required, though there's no online link listed, so you'll want to arrange it in advance rather than just turning up.
Is there parking?
Free parking on site.
Can we get there without a car?
The X7 bus stops at the Ower Vine Inn, a five to ten minute walk from the park. Southampton Central station is about 8 miles away.
Is the rollercoaster suitable for a baby?
Under-12-months aren't allowed to ride Dino Chase, and it uses flash photography during the ride.
What else is there besides the rollercoaster?
Over 70 rides and attractions in total, including adventure playgrounds, an indoor play centre, water splash parks and Peppa Pig World.
Is there anything for wheelchair users or people with access needs?
The site is wheelchair accessible, and an Essential Companion Ticket gets a carer in alongside a guest with access requirements at half the normal entry cost, for support needs beyond what family or friends already provide.
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