Name: British Wildlife Centre
Rating: 5.0

British Wildlife Centre

British Wildlife Centre, Eastbourne Road, Newchapel, Lingfield, UK

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The British Wildlife Centre in Surrey is a fantastic place to see and learn about over 40 native UK species in a natural countryside setting. Open seasonally, it’s a peaceful and educational experience for families, schools, and wildlife lovers of all ages. The centre focuses on conservation and education while offering plenty of exciting activities.

Explore enclosures with foxes, otters, red squirrels, and owls, and catch informative keeper talks that bring you closer to the animals. Wander through the 600m Wetland Boardwalk, visit the unique Nocturnal House, and enjoy films in the wildlife theatre. Kids will love the Hedgerow habitat and hands-on learning opportunities, and animal adoptions are also available.

On-the-door tickets are £17.00 for adults, £14.50 for seniors, and £10.00 for children (3–15), with under-3s going free. Book online to save £1 per ticket.

With free parking, outdoor picnic areas, a café, and a well-stocked gift shop, the centre is a great place for a full day out. It also offers birthday parties and school visits, making it an ideal spot for wildlife-themed celebrations. The British Wildlife Centre is a top choice for families seeking nature, fun, and learning all in one place .

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

Animals: These are some of the forty or so species on display at the Centre. You should see most of these when you visit, unless the animals are having a check-up or work being carried out on their enclosures.
Keeper talk: Our informative keeper talks are a great way to get the most from your visit, giving you the chance of seeing the animals up close whilst learning more about them.
Wetland Boardwalk: Over 600 metres of boardwalk takes you into our 26-acre wetland nature reserve, with wonderful views and a huge variety of wild species making it their home, including a group of resident nesting herons.
Animal adoption: If you are looking for an unusual gift for a friend, relative or a treat for yourself, then why not ‘adopt’ one of the animals. Animal adoption raises funds to help feed and care for all our animals and provides you with a closer association to the Centre and wildlife.
Theatre: They have a rolling programme of unique wildlife films made specially for us. The theatre also features in scheduled school visits.
Nocturnal House: his unique enclosure, housing rarely seen native night species, was opened by Chris Packham in March 2012. Featuring specially designed reverse lighting, the Nocturnal House allows you to observe the mysterious night time world of bats, hedgehogs and dormice during the day.
The Hedgerow: The Hedgerow is home to many small creatures like hedgehogs, stoats, weasels, mice and voles, as well as an observation bee hive!

Facilities

Food & Drinks: They serve a range of hot and cold snacks and lunches, drinks and ice creams.
Parking: Free car park available.
Picnic areas: Visitors are welcome to bring their own packed lunch and make use of two outdoor picnic areas.
The Gift Shop: The gift shop is packed with wildlife-themed gifts suitable for all ages and budgets, from pocket money toys and stationery through to high quality soft toys of well-loved British species, including otters, foxes, pine martens, hedgehogs and owls.

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

On the Door Prices:

Adult: £17.00
Senior (age 65+): £14.50
Child (age 3-15): £10.00
Children under 3: FREE

Save £1 when you book online.

Pricing URL: https://britishwildlifecentre.co.uk/planyourvisit/prices-2/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Opening hours on open dates:

March to October: 10am to 5pm
November to February: 10am to 4pm
Last admission: One hour before closing.

Address: British Wildlife Centre, Eastbourne Road, Newchapel, Lingfield, UK

Post Code: RH7 6LF

Council: Tandridge

County: Surrey

By Car:

From the M25/North: Exit at M25 junction 6 (Godstone) and take the A22 South towards Eastbourne. We are about 10 minutes from Godstone, on the A22 itself, just past Blindley Heath (don’t follow the road signs to Lingfield).
From the South: We are on the A22, just north of the roundabout at Newchapel (junction with B2028). We are about 10 minutes from East Grinstead, and 20 minutes from Crawley.

By Train:

Lingfield Station (4 miles, 7 mins): This is on the London Victoria to East Grinstead line. Lingfield station does not have a taxi rank so you will need to book a taxi (see local taxi companies below).
East Grinstead station (4.1 miles, 9 mins): This station is two stops on from Lingfield and does have a taxi rank.
Three Bridges Station (7 miles, 13 mins): This station offers services to Brighton, Portsmouth, London Bridge, Bedford and Peterborough. It does have a taxi rank.