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The Great Britain Guide

Zoos & aquariums · South East England

British Wildlife Centre

In or near Lingfield.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair: limited4.7 · 2,201 Google reviews£££

British Wildlife Centre — a zoo aquarium in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Fallow Deer at the British Wildlife Centre, Newchapel, Surrey - geograph.org.uk - 2054378

Peter Trimming — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–5 h
Nearest railway station
Lingfield · 2.8 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

British Wildlife Centre is a zoo aquarium located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

The British Wildlife Centre showcases a diverse collection of native British wildlife, featuring over forty species from small harvest mice to large red deer. Visitors can engage with the animals through half-hourly keeper talks and enjoy a natural history experience.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The British Wildlife Centre is a zoo located in South-East England. It focuses on native British species and provides an educational experience about local wildlife.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.1738, -0.0473
County
Surrey
District
Tandridge
Parish
Horne
Postcode
RH7 6LF
Parliamentary constituency
East Surrey
Nearest railway station
Lingfield2.8 km
Opening
Weekends, bank holidays & during state school holidays; closed during term time except for pre-booked tours.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is British Wildlife Centre?
British Wildlife Centre is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH7 6LF), in the parish of Horne.
What is British Wildlife Centre?
British Wildlife Centre — a zoo aquarium in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to British Wildlife Centre?
The nearest railway station is Lingfield, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH7 6LF.
Is British Wildlife Centre a protected site?
Yes — British Wildlife Centre is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to British Wildlife Centre?
The nearest railway station is Lingfield, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH7 6LF.