The finest collection of native wildlife in Britain
Over forty different native species from tiny harvest mice to magnificent red deer
When are we open?
We open every Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday. We are also
open daily during state school holidays.
Excludes 24, 25 & 26 Dec
Our next holiday opening is Autumn Half Term:
Saturday 22 October to Sunday 30 October 2016
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 2016 information leaflet
Spend a Day in the Sun
at the British Wildlife Centre
Now available, our new DVD narrated by Dame Judi Dench
Enjoy unlimited visits!
Become a member to enjoy unlimited visits during open times and other member-only benefits.
Photography events
Use and improve your skills on
our Photo Days or with expert help on a Photo Workshop.
Pauline Fowler
Photo of the Month
A showcase for the pick of our visitors' photos taken here at the Centre this year. View the images chosen so far this year, by our Head Keeper, Matt.
Ben McIntyre
The Centre is accessible by wheelchair
We are proud to
be a Visit England
Quality Assured
Visitor Attraction
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.