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Dickens World

Leviathan Way, Chatham ME4 4LL , England
08702 411415
Ranked #6 of 6 attractions in Chatham
3.0 of 5 stars 140 Reviews
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Useful Information: Activities for young children
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Essex
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Interesting place but only criticism is that the boat ride was not working when we went More

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Essex
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW

All 25 of our group really enjoyed the day from shows, boat ride, shops and cafe. The staff were all friendly and helpful, and made a special effort with our people and wheelchair access was user friendly and readily available. More

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Gillingham, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Went with family including quite young grandsons. Found that some parts were not suitable for them More

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chatham, kent
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

good if you're on a school trip, as a family day out......expensive, boring and very dark! More

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Sittingbourne, United Kingdom
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

props and sets were excellent though staff were not helpful. More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
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The most frustrating family day out I have ever had! We had a long queue to get through the single payment point on arrival. After a long, long time standing in the queue for the boat ride, I spoke to a member of staff who told me it was broken and we should do someting else. We went into the... More

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Cork
Top Contributor
54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Although the design was excellent, there really wasnt much to it and therefore not worth the 13 GBP each. The animatronics show was poor and the boat ride is only for those who don't mind getting wet. In a cold climate like UK, people wouldnt be able to dry off easily and this could ruin their day out. More

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Sittingbourne, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Very amateur. Bored staff. Our greatest storyteller would turn in his grave. Next to nothing to do and see. Avoid! More

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herts
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

Loved this day so much to do and see. I would recommend this place for people with families More

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Roch, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds & smells (!!) of Dickensian times - brilliant!! More

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