# Wingham Wildlife Park, Canterbury — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info

> Experience incredible wildlife near Canterbury, from majestic big cats to playful primates, plus an exciting dinosaur trail. Fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs with family facilities throughout.

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Campground 🐾 Dogs Welcome

# Wingham Wildlife Park

Wingham Wildlife Park

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5114017405791664456&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [Nick Martyr](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/115437361730525710320)

**In short:** Wingham Wildlife Park is a campsite in Canterbury, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 8,042 Google reviews, with dogs welcome.

Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About Wingham Wildlife Park

Experience incredible wildlife near Canterbury, from majestic big cats to playful primates, plus an exciting dinosaur trail. Fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs with family facilities throughout.

## Good to know

### Parking

- ✓Free car park

### Payment

- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel.

## Photos

Photos via Google

## Opening hours

**Monday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

**Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

**Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

**Thursday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

**Friday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

**Saturday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

**Sunday** 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

## What visitors say

[Simon McCarthy](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113457348027085525068/reviews) ★★★★★

We camp regularly at various sites across the UK. This was hands down the best camping experience we’ve had. Location, facilities, owners etc - all fantastic. Cleanest / nicest toilets and shower facilities we’ve ever seen. Dog friendly. Even a hair dryer! Amazing!

· via Google

[MelissaJason Walker](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110313061208708993684/reviews) ★★★★★

What a fantastic campsite - just how you want to camp, with space between yourselves with excellent facilities. The communal areas were great with books, games, seating, a shop and toilets showers and washing up area. We stayed in Rabbit pitch, it was a fantastic size and all pitches have their own area to have a fire - what a treat. The owners were so helpful - we couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you. We hope to be back.

· via Google

[sue Watts](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111552738680774655734/reviews) ★★★★★

This is a beautiful campsite, small and very nicely set up. No cars outside the ample car park- wheelbarrows only. There’s a good clean and stylish shower/toilet block. There’s a lovely honesty shop with snacks, drinks, wood, grill hire etc Communal fridge freezer. Pitches are shady bare earth in young oak woods, each with their own fire area. There’s lots of nice grassy bits around for communal use. There’s another shed near the shop and shower block with books/games & a cute art station in the woods. Badminton and cornhole were set up for anyone to have a go. Hosts are lovely. Lots of birds. Tips: Some pitches are a fair walk from loos/taps- request one nearer top end if this bothers you.

· via Google

[Jacob Baker](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110527951240519935915/reviews) ★★★★★

We stayed in May and what can I say! My first experience camping and it was amazing. The owners were absolutely lovely and very easy to contact if there were any questions to ask, very happy to help and nothing was too big or too small. The facilities were exceptional, A well equipped honesty shop full of all you need for a great camping experience . The toilet and shower block were spotless and the games area were a welcomed addition to rewind and have some fun. We stayed on the Squirrel pitch, a large sized area equipped with a fire pit. Lots of privacy from other pitches, it felt like you were alone in the woods with no other campers. It was a very memorable experience for my partner and I and very reasonably priced. we look forwards to visiting in the very near future.

· via Google

[See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x47deb38da1a040dd:0xeaf34e49f2915d4f!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

## At a glance

**Address** Wingham Wildlife Park, Rusham Road, Wingham, Canterbury, CT3 1JL [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.2804804%2C1.2281931)

**Category** Zoos & Animal Parks

**Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (8,042 reviews)

**Prices from** £20

**Suitable for** All Ages

**Suggested visit** 3-4 hours

**Setting** Indoor & outdoor

**Dogs allowed** Yes

**Good for children** Yes

**Toilets on site** Yes

**Destination** Canterbury

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★ 4.7 (8,042 reviews)

From

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[01227 720836](tel:01227720836)

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### Quick Facts

**Destination** Canterbury

**Postcode** CT3 1JL

**Payment** Contactless

**Plus Code** 9F3376PX+CM

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## Quick answers

### What are the opening hours of Wingham Wildlife Park?

Wingham Wildlife Park is open Mon–Sun 9am–6pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

### Is Wingham Wildlife Park any good?

Wingham Wildlife Park is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 8,042 Google reviews.

### Is Wingham Wildlife Park dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Wingham Wildlife Park.

### Is Wingham Wildlife Park good for children?

Yes, Wingham Wildlife Park is listed as good for children.

### How long do you need at Wingham Wildlife Park?

Allow three to four hours.

### Is Wingham Wildlife Park indoors or outdoors?

Wingham Wildlife Park has both indoor and outdoor areas.

### What ages is Wingham Wildlife Park suitable for?

Wingham Wildlife Park suits all ages.

### Is there parking at Wingham Wildlife Park?

Yes: free car park.

### How do I contact Wingham Wildlife Park?

Call Wingham Wildlife Park on +44 7548 259100.

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