Welcome to the
British Wildlife Centre
Welcome to the
British Wildlife Centre
The finest collection of
native wildlife in Britain
Over forty
different species...
...from tiny harvest mice
to magnificent red deer
A REAL
natural history
experience!
TripAdvisor Accolades
12th year!
Travellers' Choice 2025
Come and discover
Britain's wonderful wildlife

Meet the Animals!

Get the most from your visit with our half-hourly keeper talks which give you a further opportunity to learn about the animals and see them up-close.

Opening Dates

We open at weekends, bank holidays & during state school holidays.
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Pre-book online up to 10am on the day

Online Prices

Saving £1.50 when you book online:
Adult – £17
Senior (Aged 65+) – £14.50
Child (Aged 3 – 15) – £9.50

WE ARE OPEN FOR THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS DAILY UP TO 6 SEPTEMBER

Pre-Book Your Visit or Pay On The Door

Pre-booking tickets online saves you £1.50 per ticket!
Note: online booking closes at 10am on the day.
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If you miss the deadline, you are most welcome to pay on the door.

Pre-booking is for purchased tickets only and excludes free admissions i.e. BWC Members, Essential Carers (with ID), Under 3s, Gift Voucher Holders and Complimentary Ticket Holders. These visitors do NOT need to pre-book.

Enjoy a wild day out with our fascinating collection of
wonderful wildlife. It’s a REAL natural history experience!

Emily Bastable

Our Visitors’ Gallery showcases a selection of fabulous photos taken here at the Centre by our valued visitors.
Featuring the unusual, artistic or just plain cute, they’re a must-see!

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Marion Veal

Membership

Become a member to enjoy unlimited visits during open times and other member only benefits.

Photo Days

Use and improve your skills on our Photo Days or with expert help on a Photo Workshop.

Online Shop

Inspirational wildlife-themed gifts & experiences. Ideal for loved ones who love wildlife!

View our wonderful wildlife on film...

A drone's eye view of the Centre...

Please support our animals

Donations are very much appreciated and help us with vital conservation projects and to maintain the highest standards of animal welfare. Every penny donated goes towards caring for our animals. Your payment is made securely by Pay Pal (you don’t need to be registered with Pay Pal, you can check out as a guest).  We thank you.

The Centre is accessible
by wheelchair
view our access guide

Awarded the 2025   TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Award, our 12th consecutive year of being rated in the top 10% of Trip Advisor attractions worldwide.

We are proud to
be a
Visit England
Quality Assured 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.

British Wildlife Centre, Eastbourne Road, Newchapel, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6LF

British Wildlife Centre Limited, a charitable company* limited by guarantee whose registered office is at British Wildlife Centre, Eastbourne Road,
Newchapel, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6LF, company number 17048041

*we are in the process of applying to the Charity Commission for a registration number