Zoos & aquariums · South East England
The Big Cat Sanctuary
In or near Headcorn.
The Big Cat Sanctuary — a zoo aquarium in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Headcorn · 2.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Big Cat Sanctuary 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 Big Cat Sanctuary, located in Smarden, Kent, is dedicated to the conservation and rescue of wild cats. Visitors can engage in unique experiences such as guided tours, big cat encounters, and educational programs while supporting global breeding and rescue initiatives.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Beult SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Big Cat Sanctuary is a zoo located in South-East England. It focuses on the conservation of big cat species and provides a home for various felines. The sanctuary aims to educate the public about these animals and their habitats.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1614, 0.6619
- County
- Kent
- District
- Ashford
- Parish
- Smarden
- Postcode
- TN27 8PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Headcorn — 2.5 km
- Official site
- thebigcatsanctuary.org
Sources
- osm: way/94831143 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Big Cat Sanctuary?
- The Big Cat Sanctuary is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN27 8PJ), in the parish of Smarden.
- What is The Big Cat Sanctuary?
- The Big Cat Sanctuary — a zoo aquarium in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Big Cat Sanctuary?
- The nearest railway station is Headcorn, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN27 8PJ.
- Is The Big Cat Sanctuary a protected site?
- Yes — The Big Cat Sanctuary is part of the River Beult SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Big Cat Sanctuary?
- The nearest railway station is Headcorn, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN27 8PJ.