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The Lake District Wildlife ParkThe Lake District Wildlife Park

At the Lake District Wildlife Park there's wide open parkland with stunning views and chance to meet over 100 species from Anaconda to Zebra, Mandrills and Meerkats to endangered species like Gibbons and Asian Fishing Cats.

There are fantastic Bird of Prey Flying displays, excellent Keeper Talks and Reptile Encounters plus play areas (indoors and out). There are plenty of places for a picnic and a refurbished café serving delicious home-made food all day.

Why not experience the wild? There are also hour long animal experiences - chance to get up close and personal, including Meet the Meerkats, Lemur Encounters, Hawk Walks and a chance to be a Keeper meeting Tapirs, Meerkats and Lemurs. Pre-booking essential.

View key to symbolskeyBaby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled access Disabled toilets Education/study area Facilities for groups Facilities for educational visits Gift shop On-site catering Picnic site Regional Tourist Board Member Welcome Host Accepts groups On-site light refreshments Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs not accepted (except guidedogs)Guided tours for groupsGuided tours for individuals

Prices


Adults £8.25, Children £6.25 (children aged 3-14 years) and Concessions £7.25. Children aged 15+ pay adult prices. Children under 3 free.

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Notes Open every day 10:00-17:30 (except Christmas Day and New Year's Day). Last entry is an hour before closing. During the winter the park closes at 16:30.
   
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Contact

Richard Robinson
Tel: 017687 76239
View the The Lake District Wildlife Park websitewww.lakedistrictwildlifepark.com
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Venue

The Lake District Wildlife Park

Coalbeck Farm, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RD

View the The Lake District Wildlife Park websitewww.lakedistrictwildlifepark.com

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Map reference: NY 208325  Lat: 54.68131  Long: -3.22989


Take A66 to Keswick roundabout. A591 towards Carlisle the brown/white tourist signs. Public transport on the Osprey bus and signposted off A66 west of Bassenthwaite lake A595.

Parking : free

Accessible by Public Transport : 20 miles (32.2 kms) from Penrith station

Outdoor play area and new covered outdoor picnic area. Heated indoor play area. Café serves meals throughout the day. New reptile house.

Self-assessed Accessibility Information

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Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Designated parking for guests with disabilities
  • Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is gravel
  • Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Entrance

  • Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
  • To the gift shop
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)

Food

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
  • Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
  • Sugar free (diabetic)
  • Gluten free (coeliacs)
  • Lactose free (dairy free)
  • Low potassium
  • Low sodium
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
  • High chairs for children
  • Children's menu

General

  • Service dogs are NOT allowed:
  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Clear signage
  • Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
  • Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
  • Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
  • Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
  • Audible alarm system