British Wildlife Centre
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British Wildlife Centre
British Wildlife Centre
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PhasmatosOculus
Peterborough, UK73 مساهمة
A beautiful and wonderful place (well worth 2.5 hours travel)
أكتوبر 2021
I initially was looking to book a photography day but due to unforeseen circumstances I had to relinquish my place and Liza was most understanding through email communications.
I looked at this place based on a photographer post as otherwise I never heard of it. I drove for 2.5 hours to come here.
I paid in advance online, and I was given a warm welcome. I attended the talks which ran on time and got some excellent photos and was reasonable close to such wild animals.
There were habitats that animals did not show, but that's due to them leading a natural life as much as possible and this reflects in the feeding times for the animals and how this place is operated.
Walking through the first part, the barn, was amazing. The nostalgia and natural setups impressed me so much. I already knew that I definitely came to the right place to see nature.
I attended the morning talks (I had to leave for the afternoon due to personal reasons, which was a disappointment) .
The keeper talks were very informative and entertaining and certainly raised the interest of many children.
I thoroughly enjoyed myself and people need to understand wildlife is exactly that and when you do see it, it is a privilege and not to expect animals to behave to the will of humans.
The young lady at the front desk was great to speak with. I gave her feedback verbally and promised a stunning review.
This wonderful place needs to invest in advertising because they are doing themselves an injustice. Advertising on various social media, national papers/magazines etc because those who understand wildlife or who are willing to learn will have a fantastic time here.
I know I certainly did and already trying to find the next time to return.
I looked at this place based on a photographer post as otherwise I never heard of it. I drove for 2.5 hours to come here.
I paid in advance online, and I was given a warm welcome. I attended the talks which ran on time and got some excellent photos and was reasonable close to such wild animals.
There were habitats that animals did not show, but that's due to them leading a natural life as much as possible and this reflects in the feeding times for the animals and how this place is operated.
Walking through the first part, the barn, was amazing. The nostalgia and natural setups impressed me so much. I already knew that I definitely came to the right place to see nature.
I attended the morning talks (I had to leave for the afternoon due to personal reasons, which was a disappointment) .
The keeper talks were very informative and entertaining and certainly raised the interest of many children.
I thoroughly enjoyed myself and people need to understand wildlife is exactly that and when you do see it, it is a privilege and not to expect animals to behave to the will of humans.
The young lady at the front desk was great to speak with. I gave her feedback verbally and promised a stunning review.
This wonderful place needs to invest in advertising because they are doing themselves an injustice. Advertising on various social media, national papers/magazines etc because those who understand wildlife or who are willing to learn will have a fantastic time here.
I know I certainly did and already trying to find the next time to return.
كُتب بتاريخ 24 أكتوبر 2021
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Keyhaven
8 مساهمات
A Brilliant Day Out!
أكتوبر 2021
My son & I went for the mammal experience photography day. It was absolutely amazing! The staff were so helpful and informative which made the day more interesting. They were also very patient with all of us photographers (as were the animals!). A really special day, well worth the money!
كُتب بتاريخ 19 أكتوبر 2021
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Stephen H
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Mammal photography day
أكتوبر 2021
Visited the Centre on the 8 October 2021 for the Mammal photography day and what an experience it was! Well worth the money if not more. Luke, the keeper who escorted us round the Centre was a joy to be with, he was so enthusiastic, his knowledge was excellent and the way he interacted with the animals was great to see. Being able to go into the enclosures with the foxes, otters and scottish wildcats to get really close to take photographs, absolutely superb experience, what a great day! Thank you British Wildlife Centre.
كُتب بتاريخ 13 أكتوبر 2021
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PETER F
لندن, UK21 مساهمة
WELL WORTH A VISIT
سبتمبر 2021
If you love the smaller animal plus birds and a few reptiles, this is the place to go.
There were about 100 people wandering around on a Saturday, 60% adults without children. I spent 6 hours there taking excellent close up photos and listening to the various talks which go on throughout the day when the animals get fed and also at the owl flying display. The staff are brilliant at explaining things, very enthusiastic. It was so nice to see the Red Squirrels plus all the other lovely smaller animals but there are some larger animals like deer and a couple of Highland Cattle.
There were about 100 people wandering around on a Saturday, 60% adults without children. I spent 6 hours there taking excellent close up photos and listening to the various talks which go on throughout the day when the animals get fed and also at the owl flying display. The staff are brilliant at explaining things, very enthusiastic. It was so nice to see the Red Squirrels plus all the other lovely smaller animals but there are some larger animals like deer and a couple of Highland Cattle.
كُتب بتاريخ 26 سبتمبر 2021
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Emma Downing
لندن, UK50 مساهمة
Absolutely brilliantly British
العائلة • سبتمبر 2021
We had such an excellent day here . All of the talks were excellent and informative. The owl display was brilliant . Loved the badgers and the frogs . Excellent value for money and even got to chat to Dame Judy Dench!
One of the best days out for a long time . Wonderful !!
One of the best days out for a long time . Wonderful !!
كُتب بتاريخ 13 سبتمبر 2021
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WendoverWench
Wendover, UK65 مساهمة
Worth a visit.
الأصدقاء • أغسطس 2021
Was lovely. Nice to that all the pens had lots of enrichment for the residents, lots to do, hiding places, play areas etc.
Loved the foxes and red squirrels… oh and the otters and owls.
Loved the foxes and red squirrels… oh and the otters and owls.
كُتب بتاريخ 30 أغسطس 2021
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Thanks for providing feedback. We do appreciate it. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your time here. Our top priority is keeping our animals comfortable, content and engaged. We hope to see you again.
كُتب بتاريخ 9 سبتمبر 2021
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Alison H
4 مساهمات
A fabulous time
أغسطس 2021
What a wonderful place!! It was my first time here and it was an amazing experience to learn more about our own wildlife. The young staff who gave the talks were very knowledgeable and encouraged questions about their charges.
On arrival I had a slight misgiving about waiting 6 hours for the Owl talk and display to occur at 4.00pm. I need not have worried, as the day just flew by with the marvellous talks so thoughtfully arranged throughout the day. We had to miss a talk in order to have our picnic!!
Thank you to all of the 4 young people who gave such wonderful, informative talks.
On arrival I had a slight misgiving about waiting 6 hours for the Owl talk and display to occur at 4.00pm. I need not have worried, as the day just flew by with the marvellous talks so thoughtfully arranged throughout the day. We had to miss a talk in order to have our picnic!!
Thank you to all of the 4 young people who gave such wonderful, informative talks.
كُتب بتاريخ 26 أغسطس 2021
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Apologies for our delay in responding. Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We are so pleased you enjoyed spending the whole day and were kept engaged by the Keeper Talks. Our keeper team are marvellous, and have such passion for and a knowledge of our animal residents. We glad you appreciated them.
We look forward to welcoming you back.
كُتب بتاريخ 9 سبتمبر 2021
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nnmercman
Camberley, UK12,585 مساهمة
Plenty to keep pre teens interested
أغسطس 2021
The BWC is a around 10 miles from M25 J6 but check website for opening days as outside of school/public holidays it’s usually only open at weekends - prices are reasonable and we booked ahead online for a small discount. There’s plenty to see and keep pre teens occupied, with various animal talks scheduled every half hour (there’s a large play area as well to keep them amused). However, a number of animals are nocturnal or shy so please be aware not everything will be seen (if patient then sometimes you will see animals you might otherwise miss). The cafe serves a compact range of hot and cold foods at (in my opinion) reasonable prices (except for ice cream tubs!). Overall I thought everything was kept clean and tidy and can’t say I saw any animals distressed. Also handy if you’re a plane spotter as Gatwick traffic buzzes directly overhead! You’ll need to take care exiting the site if turning right as the BWC is on a fast stretch of the busy A22 and you don’t have a very clear line of sight!
كُتب بتاريخ 23 أغسطس 2021
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Thank you. We appreciate you taking the trouble to give feedback. It's great to hear you and your family enjoyed your visit and attending the keeper talks, which is a very good way of seeing our wonderful wildlife. As you say, a bit of a patience is rewarded when you spot some of the smaller and more elusive species.
We hope to see you again.
كُتب بتاريخ 26 أغسطس 2021
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Meliora Cole
London, England, United Kingdom587 مساهمة
Best of British
بمفردك • أغسطس 2021
A really special place. Well worth visiting, definitely worth every penny.
Make sure to go for the whole day, to make the best out of everything the centre had to offer.
I recommend the talks, every half an hour, given by the keepers. The talks are full of facts and really interesting, the animals are fed during these times, so you have an excellent chance of seeing them up close.
It is a primarily outdoor centre, dress for the weather, though there are umbrellas that can be borrowed.
My favourites are the red squirrels, the Wildcats and the Pine martens, though I'm fond of all the animals there.
I was lucky enough to have red squirrels scampering all around me at my last visit and to see Tiny Tim, Hilda's kitten.
There is a cafe with hot drinks, snacks, sandwiches and pasties as an example. Tasty food, friendly service from Coralene and her team. Some indoor seating is available, as well as several benches outside.
There are ice creams too.
Check out the gift shop - mounted photos of the centre's animals, taken by Matt, head keeper, can be bought. They're awesome.
All in all, a very special place, not to be missed. I can't wait to be back very soon! I love being a member.
Make sure to go for the whole day, to make the best out of everything the centre had to offer.
I recommend the talks, every half an hour, given by the keepers. The talks are full of facts and really interesting, the animals are fed during these times, so you have an excellent chance of seeing them up close.
It is a primarily outdoor centre, dress for the weather, though there are umbrellas that can be borrowed.
My favourites are the red squirrels, the Wildcats and the Pine martens, though I'm fond of all the animals there.
I was lucky enough to have red squirrels scampering all around me at my last visit and to see Tiny Tim, Hilda's kitten.
There is a cafe with hot drinks, snacks, sandwiches and pasties as an example. Tasty food, friendly service from Coralene and her team. Some indoor seating is available, as well as several benches outside.
There are ice creams too.
Check out the gift shop - mounted photos of the centre's animals, taken by Matt, head keeper, can be bought. They're awesome.
All in all, a very special place, not to be missed. I can't wait to be back very soon! I love being a member.
كُتب بتاريخ 17 أغسطس 2021
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We do appreciate your feedback, as we are always grateful to hear visitors' experiences at the Centre. You've included some top tips to get the very best from a visit. We'll pass on your appreciation to Coralene and her marvellous Coffee Shop team.
Thanks so much for your support as a BWC Member and will see you again soon.
كُتب بتاريخ 19 أغسطس 2021
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Daniel G
مساهمة
Pretty sick
رجال الأعمال • أغسطس 2021
Was pretty sick, the squirrels were kinda cool, so were the foxes. The coffee at the cafe was okay I think.
كُتب بتاريخ 17 أغسطس 2021
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Thanks for your comments. We hope to see you again.
كُتب بتاريخ 19 أغسطس 2021
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Yoona-939
4 مساهمات
Is there a great deal of walking involved? And is there anywhere that an elderly person could sit and wait comfortably during inclement weather while their family go round?
MarkMahoney
Aldershot, UK1,557 مساهمة
Hello! Theirs not really alot of walking, though if you want to cover everything it does go quite far round. At the start theirs mice, foxes and others, abit further on is red squirrels, wildcats and badger weasel etc. Its only the deers and otters that are furthest way. Their are lots of benches dotted around. Theirs a nice cafe with seating and a great place to relax. I hope you do go because its a great little attraction. Look out for flo the beautiful fox.
Sam_MM
London20 مساهمة
Will the Centre keep a 7yr and 6yr old sufficiently occupied? I need them to let off some steam as well as enjoy the animal talks.. thanks
seahorse2017
Hook, UK90 مساهمة
I believe your children would enjoy seeing our own wildlife up close and get to enjoy the keepers' interesting, passionate talks too; the animals have superb facilities and are all in excellent condition; certainly a recommended visit.
Elise D
باريس, فرنسا7 مساهمات
Our kid is just under two, loves spotting animals but we’re wondering if the surroundings would be safe enough to let him walk around and have fun? Thanks!
Liza L
Lingfield, UK
Yes, the surroundings are safe. The animals reside in large naturally landscaped enclosures and there are smooth, tarmac paths all the way round. The focus is very much on the animals at the Centre, with keeper talks held every half an hour so you'll be able to see the different species up close and hear all about them.
We have a small wildlife-themed activity area and picnic area, called Pip's Corner, where he can let off a bit of steam!
How much is it
Emma A
Ampthill, UK9 مساهمات
Adult – £12.00
Senior (Aged 65+) – £10.50
Child (Aged 3 – 15) – £8.50
Family (2 + 2) – £37.00
shirleytaylor8
Redditch, UK
Do you have red squirrels that we could see if we visit please?
J_T_Babage
Yeah they do in a nice enclosure. Feeding time is about 9:30 I think so get there for them or you might not see them as they are quite elusive
Do you need to take cash or can you use debit cards
Jenny T
Burstow, UK25 مساهمة
We paid by card in the cafe and for entry. It's a great place.
Can you from the train station
Dean B
11 مساهمة
From the British Wildlife Centre Website
Public Transport
Unfortunately there are no scheduled bus services past our door, although residents of Tandridge District can use the special Buses4U service - a pre-booked flexible local service with no fixed timetable. Visit their web site or call 01372 20 45 40 to book.
The nearest train station is Lingfield on the London to East Grinstead line - from there you'll need a taxi, which will cost about £6 or £7. Unless you have a good Ordnance Survey map and are happy negotiating public footpaths across the fields (a lovely walk) we don't advise walking from the station due to the very busy road at the end of the route.
Would it be suitable for a 3 year old
?
KimAllsebrook
Okehampton, UK32 مساهمة
Yes, it would be suitable, you can get quite close to the animals and most of the enclosures are fully accessible.
I hope you have an amazing day out!
Kim x