The Enormous Crocodile statue in Cardiff Bay is a playful tribute to the beloved character from Roald Dahl’s story. It adds a touch of fun to the waterfront area and celebrates Dahl’s connection to Cardiff, where he was born.

Peter Turner

March 25, 2025

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This is a playful reminder that Roald Dahl was born in Wales and was Christened in the Norwegian Church right on the bay, about 5 minutes walk away from here. The Enormous Crocodile is a titular character of one of his illustrated childrens' books

JakobusPilger

June 30, 2025

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The publisher – which publishes the German edition – advertises the children's book by Roald Dahl (1916 to 1990), which serves as the literary inspiration for this statue, as follows: …

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Location: Cardiff, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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