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 - 11th year! Travellers' Choice 2024
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

Save £1 when you book online:
Adult – £15
Senior (Aged 65+) – £12.50
Child (Aged 3 – 15) – £8

Our next holiday opening is Autumn Half Term: Sat 26 October – Sun 3 November

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.
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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!

Fabulous film clips from our Keeper Team, with fascinating, funny footage of our animals and glimpses behind the scenes.

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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 and experiences - vouchers, animal adoption & membership, and more.
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Winter and Spring 2024-25 Photography Days Available to book NOW!

Whatever the season, our beautiful animals provide you with some of the very best British wildlife photo opportunities available. Our winter and early spring dates have been published and can be conveniently booked online. Note, places on our autumn dates are vanishing fast, so don’t delay. Photography gift vouchers available.

view photography day details & book

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View our wonderful wildlife on film...

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

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

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.

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