Membership

Friends of the British Wildlife Centre

By becoming a ‘Friend of the British Wildlife Centre’ you receive a year’s free admission to one of the best places in the country to see and learn about our own wonderful wildlife, as well as other member-only benefits. Membership gives you a closer association with the Centre and provides valuable funds which allow us to to maintain high standards of animal care and continue with our ongoing conservation projects.

Annual Membership offers excellent value for money:

  • Free entry during normal opening times
  • Our newsletter issued twice a year
  • Enjoy 10% discount in our Coffee Shop and Gift Shop, and on BWC Photography Days
  • Bring a guest for half price  – one guest per member, per visit
    (when booking online the discount is automatically applied at Checkout)
  • Free Members’ Evening every summer

Membership runs for twelve months and is offered in the following packages (fees shown effective from 1 March 2024):

Adult £70
Senior (age 65+) £56
Joint Adult* £125 *two adults at the same address
Child* (Aged 3-15) £38 *under 16 years old at the date of application
Family (2+4)* £175 *two adults and up to four children under 16
Adult £65
Senior (age 65+) £52
Joint Adult* £115 *two adults at the same address
Child* (Aged 3-15) £35 *under 16 years old at the date of application
Family (2+4)* £160 *two adults and up to four children under 16

How to become a member

In Person: You can join when you next visit. If you join after you have paid your admission fee, we will refund your admission fee in full.

Online: Please click this link to purchase Membership online. Payment is made securely via Pay Pal.

By Post: You can download a copy of our Membership application formcomplete it and return it by post with payment. Payment can be made by cheque or call during office hours to make payment over the phone.

By Phone: To join over the phone please call us on 01342 834658 during office hours, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.