The finest collection of native wildlife in Britain
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 & during state school holidays. We recommend that you allow at least 3 hours for a visit but
you’re welcome to stay all day.
Admission Prices
Adult – £11.50
Senior (Aged 65+) – £10.50
Child (Aged 3 – 15) – £8.50
Family (2 + 2) – £37.00
When can you visit?
We open every Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday,
and also daily during state school holidays.
(excludes 24, 25, 26 Dec)
Our next holiday opening is the Spring Half Term Holiday:
Saturday 16 February to Sunday 24 February 2019
Please note: On weekdays in term time we are closed to the public but are available for pre-booked school trips, private tours and photo events.
Read more about our opening times
Download our 2019 information leaflet
Membership
Photo Days
Visit Shop
News: Red Squirrel Walk-Through Renovation
Please note: Our red squirrel walk-through enclosure (The Copse) is currently undergoing essential renovation. It is still open to visitors and the squirrels can be seen in holding pens within the enclosure.
The squirrels will be free-ranging once again by the Easter holidays.
In 2018 the Centre was awarded TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for the 5th consecutive year
The Centre is accessible
by wheelchair
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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.