Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre
Near Tarporley
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About Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre
Meet magnificent Shire horses and discover native British wildlife including foxes and otters at this family-friendly farm near Tarporley, complete with restaurant facilities and wheelchair access.
What's nearby
- The Alvanley Arms next door
- Cotebrook Village Hall 400m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible seating
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Lots of open space nead good shoes for walking in heals not good allso has a few outher animals not allways seen but are in there hidden birds are roaming free they do a few talks its big open space depending on weather u might get wet or be in the sun bring a drinks bottle for walking around they do have a cafe but we did not use it they do have picnic tables but u will be with birds paths are gravel. Grass in the woods anyone in a wheelchair should be OK but having someone with u would be handy for a bit of a push on a few inclined places? One lots of toilets at the entrance hand gel in your bag might be handy for after stroking some animals
· via Google
I had an experience day at Cotebrook and it was fabulous! Justin was so friendly and knowledgeable. I helped make the feeds, turn the horses out, muck out and met all the horses individually in their fields. The foals were adorable. It’s a really lovely place to visit and the horses are really well cared for and are clearly loved and very happy. I got a few gifts (including a massive horseshoe). Thank you for being so welcoming 😍
· via Google
A lovely place to visit. We went before Christmas. They had a lovely Christmas grotto there. We petted all the beautiful shire horses. We watched the otters and the Scottish wild cats being fed. The children got to groom a gorgeous little pony called Poppet, and learnt how she was rescued by Cotebrook. The staff and all really friendly. There's a gift shop and café. There's toilets available to use on site. It's a really lovely day with the kids, we will definitely be going back.
· via Google
A nice place to visit - lovely to see the wild animals get fed and see the Shires. All the animals are healthy and happy. The talks were more chatty than informational for me. I had hoped the horse talk would be by someone involved in their breeding/care to hear more about them and efforts to conserve the breed (more like the website content), but that’s just me.
· via Google
Visitors say this center offers beautiful shire horses, other animals like otters and wildcats, and engaging talks. They also highlight the friendly and knowledgeable staff, along with a cafe serving delicious cakes and coffee. Many appreciate the ticket's one-month validity, making it good value for repeat visits.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Eaton Ln, Tarporley, CW6 9DP Get directions
- Category
- Farm Parks
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,115 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Cotebrook