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
Save £1 when you book online:
Adult – £15
Senior (Aged 65+) – £12.50
Child (Aged 3 – 15) – £8
Our next holiday opening is Christmas: Sat 21 Dec to Sun 5 Jan (exc. 24, 25 & 26 Dec)
In the meantime, we’re open every weekend (pre-book or pay on the door – see below).
During the week we’re available for pre-booked private tours, school visits & photography days.
Pre-Book Your Visit or Pay On The Door
Pre-booking your tickets online will secure your place, and you’ll save £1 per ticket! Online booking closes at 10am on the day. view prices
Applies to purchased tickets only, excludes free admissions.*
If you miss the deadline, you are most welcome to pay on the door.
*BWC Members, Essential Carers (with ID), Under 3s, & Gift Voucher / Complimentary Ticket holders are admitted free and do NOT need to book.
So, book a wild day out and enjoy our fascinating collection of
wonderful wildlife. It’s a REAL natural history experience!
Enjoy our Winter Warmer Offers during December & January
Enjoy the Centre All To Yourselves with 20% OFF!
This winter we’re offering 20% off on any exclusive private tour booked to take place in December or January. So, why not treat yourself and your loved ones this winter. view details
Free Return Visit for Our Winter Visitors
We know the Winter may be less hospitable, so during December and January we’re handing all paying visitors a complimentary ticket to visit again before March. Use it yourself or treat a friend!
Membership
Photo Days
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Browse the Visitors’ Gallery which 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!
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).
Thank-you so very much.
The Centre is accessible
by wheelchair
view our access guide
Awarded the 2024 TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Award, our 11th 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
BWC Wildlife Limited is a company registered in England & Wales with company no. 06568854. Registered office: Eastbourne Rd, Newchapel, Lingfield RH7 6LF
