The finest collection of native wildlife in Britain
Over forty different native species from tiny harvest mice to magnificent red deer
FOR THOSE TRAVELLING TO US FROM THE NORTH / M25, PLEASE NOTE:
The A22/Eastbourne Road, just north of South Godstone, will be closed from 24 July for 6-8 weeks.
Traffic diversions will be in place (view Surrey County Council diversion information).
Visitors may wish to consider leaving the M25 at Jcn 7 for the M23, then leaving the M23 at Jcn 10
for East Grinstead and following the A22 heading north to reach us.
Those travelling from the South will NOT be affected.
When are we open?
Every Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday. We are also open
daily during state school holidays (excludes 24, 25, 26 Dec)
Our next school holiday opening is summer:
Saturday 22 July to Sunday 3 September 2017
On weekdays during term time we are closed to the public but are available for pre-booked school trips, group visits and photo events.
read more about our opening times
download our 2017 information leaflet
Certified 'Excellent' by TripAdvisor
We are thrilled to report that for the fourth consecutive year the British Wildlife Centre has been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.
Thank you to all visitors who took the trouble to share their experiences and helped us win this accolade.
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Photography events
Use and improve your skills on
our Photo Days or with expert help on a Photo Workshop.
Visit our online shop
Purchase photo day vouchers, animal adoption, membership & more. Ideal as gifts.
Pip the Squirrel...
every child's ideal nature companion
Give your young cubs and kittens a fun introduction to the wonders of Britain's wildlife as they learn along with Pip
and her wildlife friends. Click play for a quick taster.
Wildlife inspiration to last a lifetime!
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be a Visit England
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All images featured on this website, unless credited otherwise, were taken at the British Wildlife Centre
by our Head Keeper and resident photographer, Matt Binstead.