Theatres · East of England
Birds of the World Arena
In or near Whipsnade.
Birds of the World Arena is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whipsnade Central · 0.2 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Birds of the World Arena is a working theatre in the West Midlands. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Luton South and South Bedfordshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Whipsnade Central, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area LU6.
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Official information
Whipsnade Zoo is the UK's largest zoo, offering visitors a chance to explore a wide variety of wildlife and engage in conservation efforts. The zoo is part of the Zoological Society of London and celebrates 200 years of wildlife conservation and education.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dunstable and Whipsnade Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Birds of the World Arena is a theatre located in Whipsnade, in the West Midlands. It is situated within the Dunstable and Whipsnade Downs Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The venue is notable for its focus on avian performances and conservation.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8475, -0.5426
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Whipsnade
- Postcode
- LU6 2LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Luton South and South Bedfordshire
- Phone
- +44 344 225 1826
- Nearest railway station
- Whipsnade Central — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm
- Official site
- www.whipsnadezoo.org
Sources
- osm: n9322345964 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birds of the World Arena?
- Birds of the World Arena is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LU6 2LF), in the parish of Whipsnade.
- What is Birds of the World Arena?
- Birds of the World Arena is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Birds of the World Arena?
- The nearest railway station is Whipsnade Central, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LU6 2LF.
- Is Birds of the World Arena a protected site?
- Yes — Birds of the World Arena is part of the Dunstable and Whipsnade Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Birds of the World Arena?
- The nearest railway station is Whipsnade Central, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LU6 2LF.