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 weekend & bank holiday of the year
and daily during state school holidays (excl. 24,25 & 26 Dec)
Our next holiday opening is Spring Half Term:
Saturday 14 February to Sunday 22 February
Note: on weekdays during term time we are closed to the public but are available for pre-booked school vists, group visits and photography events.
read more about our opening times
download our 2015 information leaflet
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.
Meet Pip the squirrel & friends!
Our new DVD and accompanying book are out now, offering young children a fun and fact-filled introduction to the wonders of British wildlife, as they learn along with Pip.
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.