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 – £16
Senior (Aged 65+) – £13.50
Child (Aged 3 – 15) – £9
WE ARE OPEN DAILY FOR THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS UP TO 7 SEPTEMBER
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!
25 Years of Wonderful Wildlife
This year marks a significant milestone for the British Wildlife Centre as we commemorate our 25th anniversary. In 2000 founder and owner, David Mills, opened the Centre to the public. Since then, we have introduced countless visitors to the captivating native species of Britain. Earlier this year our dear friend, Dame Judi Dench, joined in the celebrations and presented us with a beautiful anniversary cake! To celebrate we’re offering prize draws and giveaways throughout 2025 …
Win a Unique Owl Experience
Buy a souvenir guide during the summer holidays (19 Jul – 7 Sept) for your chance to to win an exclusive half-hour photography experience for two (age 15+) with our owls, offering amazing close-up opportunities. Guides can be purchased in person or from our online shop
Children's Owl Gift Giveaway
Every child who visits in July will receive a free owl-themed gift, with our compliments. Little cubs ‘n’ kittens can choose a colourful Pip the Squirrel wildlife picture book, if preferred. Gifts will be handed out to all children at admission.
Extra Free Ticket with July Adoptions
Adoption makes a wonderful gift and a is great way to support the Centre. Any Animal Adoption purchased in July (it doesn’t have to be an owl!) will include, not just one, but two free admission tickets worth up to £17 each.
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Membership
Photo Days
Online Shop
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
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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
