We’ve been here a few times now and we always have a great time. Our boys are particularly fond of anything animal/ wildlife orientated so it ticks all their boxes.
The centre is open on weekends and bank holidays and during school holidays.
Most people head to safari parks and zoos to see more exotic species, but this little place has all those animals that live in our countryside and gardens, but despite this we rarely actually see them.
At the wildlife centre, you can see all of these in their naturally inspired enclosures and they are surprisingly active.
The staff are really friendly and always well informed, able to answer the hundreds of questions my 8 yr old asks them. They deliver talks in most of the enclosures which draws out the animals for feeding. You will never get as close to a fox as you do there.
You get to see hedgehogs out and about on the move, adders that had babies too last time we were there, pole cats, stoats, weasels, otters, owls, squirrels, rats, all varieties of British mice, rabbits, Scottish wild cats, badgers and more.
There is a reasonably priced, warm inside eating area serving hot and cold food and drink. If in the summer, there are outdoor areas you can sit and eat a picnic too and hatches serving refreshments and ice creams. Good toilet facilities too.
There is a lovely natural outdoor play area with lots of bits to do and a nature boardwalk experience where we’ve seen snakes, birds, fish and frogs.
On the way out there is a little gift shop you can spend a few £ to help support them.
They rely heavily on the public visiting and supporting them. This way they can continue to educate us all about the wildlife on our doorstep and carry on with their conservation work.
Pay them a visit. Great little place not many people seem to know about.
For more info on how you can spend your day there visit https://britishwildlifecentre.co.uk
Do check out the days they’re open and times too as they are not open on week days unless during state school holidays.
British Wildlife Centre, Eastbourne Rd, Lingfield, Surrey. RH7 6LF.
A Stone's Throw 
What a lovely place!
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It really is and run really well. They do a lot for British Wildlife. I’ve never seen an actual snake in the wild here (thank God!) But despite them having loads of places to hide in the enclosure, the adders were out sun bathing and looking for food. The little weasels were so cute and just love coming over to look at you. They have clever run ways all over the site for the stoats and weasels to run along so you see them popping up everywhere. It’s a really sweet place. Next time you’re home! x
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