Bedale
For an exciting family day out, Thorp Perrow Arboretum offers you 100 acres of beautiful woodland walks, trails and glades to explore, and holds one of the finest tree collections in the North of England. More to see with our Birds of Prey Centre, Meerkat Island and Wallaby Wood.
Located near the historic town of Bedale, Thorp Perrow Arboretum is unique and is known to have one of the finest collections of trees and shrubs in the country. Created by one man, Colonel Sir Leonard Ropner (1895-1977) the Arboretum is still family owned and managed by his son, Sir John Ropner Bt.
At the Bird of Prey and Captive Breeding Centre learn about our birds of prey and associated wildlife. See owls and falcons born through our successful breeding programme during spring. Witness the breathtaking ability of our eagles, owls, hawks, vultures and falcons at our flying demonstrations - held twice daily (weather permitting).
Visitor our NEW Mammal Centre which includes Meerkat Island and Walk Through Wallaby Wood. Visit 'Animal Encounters' each day at 11.30am and meet some of our collection.
Bring your own picnic or why not try our licensed Tearooms for delicious local food.
We're located on the Bedale to Ripon Road, south of Bedale and 4 miles north of Leeming Bar (on the A1).
Extensive woodland to explore
Tree Trails, Nature Trails and Children's Trails (themed also for Easter and Hallowe'en etc)
Bird of Prey Centre daily flying displays
Wallaby Wood and Meerkat Island
Large lake and picnic area
New Mammal Centre
New Children's Play Area
Perfect for School Visits
Licensed Tea Room serving up delicious food
Lots of excellent events throughout the year
Open every day from 10am - 5pm - visit website for summer and winter openings, and for events, special offers etc.
Hawk Walks and Hawk Courses (makes an ideal gift)
Courses for Falconry Introduction/Beginners
Bird of Prey Association day and Animal Experience half days available
Wheelchair accessible (and Electric wheelchairs available)
Disabled toilets available at our Tea Room
Dogs welcome in the Arboretum (on a lead only) but not in the Mammal or Bird Centre (although facilities are available to safely secure dogs
Adults - £8.10
O.A.P. - £6.50
Child (4-16) - £5.00
Family (2 + 2) - £25.00
Family (2 + 3) - £30.00
Spring to Autumn
(mid-Feb to mid-Nov)
Open daily from 10am - 5pm
Animal Encounters 11.30am
Flying Displays 1.30pm & 3.30pm
Winter
(mid-Nov to mid-Feb)
Open daily from 11am - 3pm
Animal Encounters 11.30am
Flying Display 1.30pm
Use this form to email Thorp Perrow Arboretum Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre directly.
Thorp Perrow Arboretum Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre
Thorp Perrow
Bedale
DL8 2PR
01677 425 323
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