New Dinosaur World in Gosport due to 'wow' people at roaring launch next month

Nigel Raymond has run Nature’s Creations on Brockhurst Road, Gosport, for nearly two years but has now decided to expand his business after spotting a gap in the market.

The shop - which offers crystals, minerals and fossils - will soon house some rather intimidating guests with the launch of Dinosaur World on September 12 at 11am after an extension of the shop.

Nigel said: ‘I was lying on my bed one day when I had a lightbulb moment and thought we should give it a go and it’s just really taken off from there.

‘I put the idea on Facebook and had 30,000 reactions and realised there was a lot of interest in the idea.’

Since coming up with the concept Nigel has worked tirelessly to bring the idea to fruition - with him now putting in the finishing touches.

Dinosaur World will feature models of all types of dinosaurs from Brontosaurus to T-Rex with plenty of activities for children, as well as photo opportunities. Items such as dinosaur bones and teeth will also be on display.

‘We think it will have a real wow factor for those who come along to the opening,’ Nigel said. ‘There will be lots of dinosaurs - and dinosaur heads - for children and enthusiasts to look at and have their picture taken with.

‘There will be lots of toys and activities and it will be a great place to walk around.

‘There isn’t anything like this around here which is why the idea has been so popular.’

Meanwhile Brockhurst Cafe will be open for freshly cooked food and turkey dinosaurs with chips.

L.J'S Candleshop will be selling dinosaur bath bombs and wax melts.

The grand launch - due to be attended by Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage - also promises to be spectacular.

‘There will be a big blow-up dinosaur and MP Ms Dinenage will be coming along,’ Nigel said.

‘There will be lots of food for all the family thanks to the cafe which will have dinosaur-themed food.’

He added: ‘There is still some more work to do but we are looking forward to opening.’

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