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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 - 9th year! Travellers' Choice 2022

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 9am on the day

Online Prices

Save £1 when you book online:
Adult – £13
Senior (Aged 65+) – £11.50
Child (Aged 3 – 15) – £7

Otterly Welcome!

After an absence over winter, whilst the ponds were refreshed, we are pleased to say the otters are back on the keeper talk schedule, and not a moment too soon. We've missed them.

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March Madness Offer - Save 20%

Spring to action and save 20% on pre-booked visits purchased online during March to visit on ANY open date in 2023. Discount applies to Admission Gift Vouchers too!

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Pre-book your visit or Pay on the door*

*During the high season we advise pre-booking tickets online to secure your place.
And you’ll save £1 per ticket! Online booking closes at 9am on the day. view prices

BWC Members, Essential Carers (with ID), Under 3s & Complimentary Ticket holders
are admitted free and do NOT need to book.

We open at weekends, Bank Holidays & daily during state school holidays. view open dates

Our next holiday opening is: Easter: Sat 1 April to Sun 16 April 2023

So, book a wild day out and enjoy the Centre fascinating collection of wonderful wildlife.
It’s a REAL natural history experience!

Membership

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

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Photo Days

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

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Online Shop

Inspirational gifts & experiences. Gift vouchers, animal adoption, membership and wildlife-themed gifts.

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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.

View our wonderful wildlife on film...

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

The Centre is accessible
by wheelchair
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Awarded the 2022 TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Award, our 9th 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 Ltd is a company registered in England & Wales with company no. 06568854. Registered office: Eastbourne Rd, Newchapel, Lingfield RH7 6LF