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British Wildlife Centre

British Wildlife Centre

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In short: British Wildlife Centre is an attraction in Lingfield, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2,238 Google reviews.

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About British Wildlife Centre

Discover 40 native species at this Lingfield wildlife park, where expert keepers share insights every 30 minutes. Fully accessible pathways welcome wheelchairs and pushchairs throughout the site.

What's nearby

  • East Bysshe Cross Country Course And Showground next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Free car park
  • ✓Paid car park
  • ✓Free street
  • ✓Paid street

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible toilet
  • ✓Accessible seating

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

Photos

Photos via Google

Facilities

Toilets Free Wifi Gift Shop Onsite Parking Accessible Toilets Baby Changing Food Available Wheelchair Friendly Pushchair Friendly Card Payments Accepted

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
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

Charlie Martin

Amazing place filled with native wildlife. Spent the entire day here with my Dad after visiting Knepp Wildlife Estate the day before (also well worth doing) listening to the very informative keeper talks. We saw every species on offer, even in 25+ degrees heat! We noticed some people looking into an enclosure for 3 seconds and going “nothing in that one” when if you stopped and had a proper look you would see lots of stuff. The keeper talks are definitely the best way to see all the animals. All the staff were very welcoming and friendly - especially the gentleman on the desk as you come in (ex maths teacher). The enclosures were all very naturally laid out and nice to look at - especially the natural otter pools. Overall we had a great day and would definitely recommend.

· via Google

Kerri Lanham

My partner and I were very impressed with our visit to the centre today. It was lovely to see our native (but often elusive) wildlife up close. The full day programme of talks was superb. We learned so much from the dedicated team of keepers and their enthusiasm for the animals was infectious. Great day out.

· via Google

Loveday Copeley-Williams

I am full to bursting with happiness from visiting this centre. All the effort the teams go to, to make your visit special and memorable. I take my hat off to the founder David Mills and his efforts in conservation. This is a must see. Do get there early if you can, to see the red squirrels for the 10.30am chat. We absolutely loved the information the guides shared, making us think about how truly wild the cats are and amazing the otters are. There’s so much to learn and see. Go, you won’t regret it.

· via Google

Steve Hall

Superb work done by this place for conservation and breeding programmes. Really nice people working there and very informative talks at feeding times during the day. Nice food served in the cafe and all at realistic prices for a family to have a great day out without having to re- mortgage. Well done to all the staff. Keep up the great work

· via Google

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Visitors say this wildlife center offers a wide variety of British animals, including red squirrels, otters, and wildcats, with well-designed enclosures. They also highlight the informative keeper talks, which provide close-up views of the animals, and the friendly, knowledgeable staff. Guests mention the cafe offers tasty food at reasonable prices, and there's ample parking.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
Eastbourne Road, Newchapel, Lingfield, RH7 6LF Get directions
Category
Zoos & Animal Parks
Guest rating
4.7 / 5 (2,238 reviews)
Suitable for
All Ages
Suggested visit
3-4 hours
Setting
Outdoor
Dogs allowed
No
Good for children
Yes
Destination
Lingfield

Quick answers

What are the opening hours of British Wildlife Centre?

British Wildlife Centre is open Mon–Fri closed; Sat–Sun 10am–5pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).

Is British Wildlife Centre any good?

British Wildlife Centre is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2,238 Google reviews.

Is British Wildlife Centre dog-friendly?

No, Google lists British Wildlife Centre as not allowing dogs.

Is British Wildlife Centre good for children?

Yes, British Wildlife Centre is listed as good for children.

How long do you need at British Wildlife Centre?

Allow three to four hours.

Is British Wildlife Centre indoors or outdoors?

British Wildlife Centre is mainly outdoors.

What ages is British Wildlife Centre suitable for?

British Wildlife Centre suits all ages.

Is British Wildlife Centre wheelchair accessible?

British Wildlife Centre has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.

Is there parking at British Wildlife Centre?

Yes: free car park, paid car park, free street parking and paid street parking.

How do I contact British Wildlife Centre?

Call British Wildlife Centre on +44 1342 834658.

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