Name: Trentham Monkey Forest
Rating: 5.0

Trentham Monkey Forest

Trentham Estate, Stone Road, Trentham, Staffordshire, ST4 8AY, England

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Description

Trentham Monkey Forest is a 60-acre woodland in the UK, home to 140 free-roaming Barbary macaques living in a natural environment similar to the wild. Open since 2005, it focuses on the conservation and protection of this endangered species. Visitors can walk among the monkeys and observe their fascinating natural behaviours up close, making it a unique wildlife experience in the country.

Key attractions include the chance to meet six generations of Barbary macaques and watch their interactions. There is also a new play area for children, designed to be fun and educational, and VIP experiences that offer exclusive close-up encounters with the monkeys. Families can enjoy the park’s cafes, picnic areas, and free parking facilities.

Ticket prices range from £13.50–£15.00 for adults and £10.80–£12.00 for children aged 3–14, with free entry for children under 2.

Overall, Trentham Monkey Forest offers a rare opportunity to see endangered monkeys living freely in a safe woodland setting. It’s both educational and entertaining, perfect for families, animal lovers, and anyone interested in conservation. The experience is immersive, memorable, and truly one-of-a-kind in the UK.

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Features

Meet the Monkeys: There are 140 fascinating Barbary macaques to see at Monkey Forest. They live in large groups and within them we have up to 6 generations co-existing. Their mesmerising natural behaviours are on display for you to enjoy whenever you get the chance to visit.
Play Area: Learning has never been so much fun! With the new play area now open, the experience can now be extended outside of the monkey enclosure, providing littler guests with even more activities to do at the park. The exciting space has been designed for children to explore and replicate various primate behaviour, proving fun and educational.
VIP Experiences: As we are the only woodland of our kind in the UK, we can provide the ultimate monkey experience! As our 140 Barbary macaques freely roam their 60-acre home, guests can have a close-up encounter with a fascinating species of macaque. We have two experiences on offer bound to excite and engage any love of monkeys and wildlife conservation.

Facilities

Food & Drinks: Cafes available.
Parking: There is free onsite car parking, with disabled bays.
Picnic Areas: Picnic Spaces available.
Toilets: Onsite toilets are located next to the Banana Café. There are joint baby and disabled facilities, as well as additional baby changing facilities in both male and female lavatories.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult: £13.50 to £15.00
Child (3-14): £10.80 to £12.00
Under 2: FREE

Pricing URL: https://monkey-forest.digitickets.co.uk/category/60655

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open 10am - 6pm (Last entry: 5pm)

Address: Trentham Estate, Stone Road, Trentham, Staffordshire, ST4 8AY, England

Post Code: ST4 8AY

Council: Stafford

County: Staffordshire

To find us please use SAT NAV postcode: ST12 9HR

By Train: The nearest station is Stoke train station.
By Bus: From Stoke train station to Hanley bus station – Number 21/21A. From Hanley bus station to Monkey Forest – Number 101.
By Taxi: Taxis can be found outside the train station. It is approximately 5 miles away and will cost roughly £10 each way.