Thorp Perrow Arboretum Wildlife Park

13/06/2026

As today is National Dragonfly Day, we’re enjoying spotting the hundreds of tiny little visitors that the beautiful blooms of summer bring, from dragonflies and butterflies, to bees and moths.

Listen carefully and you will hear trees alive with the busy hum of pollinators or the sweet call of birds high up in the trees.

One of the best places to spot our visiting wildlife is in the meadow by the Millennium Pond, where wildflowers and long grasses make it the perfect home for nature.

11/06/2026

If you’re looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift, why not take advantage of the great experiences on offer at the Bird of Prey Centre…

🪶 Hawk Walk - £50

An unforgettable experience, giving a brief opportunity to discover more about the world of falconry. Starting with instructions on basic handling techniques, you will be given a Harris Hawk to fly during a walk around the Arboretum under the direction and supervision of our staff, lasting approximately 1 hour. Includes free entry.

(Hawk Walk for 2 people is £80 which includes free entry for one person and group rate entry for the second person)

🪶Falconer for the day - £100
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes here at the Falcons of Thorp Perrow? Come and experience the day to day running of a Bird of Prey Centre without the theory, an opportunity to work along side the Falconers and get involved with their daily routine. Also includes a Hawk Walk and free entry.

🪶Owl experience - £50
Handle and fly a selection of our owls here in the centre under the direction and supervision of our staff. At the end of your hour long experience you can choose an owl for a photo opportunity. A delightful experience, giving you the chance to get close to these beautiful birds. Includes free entry.

(Owl experience for 2 people is £80 which includes free entry for one person and group rate entry for the second person)

To buy gift vouchers for these experiences please email the Bird of Prey Centre at [email protected] or call 01677427755. Alternatively you can also buy gift vouchers in person at the Bird of Prey Centre.

10/06/2026

Wildflower meadows add so much more than just seasonal beauty. They are an ecosystem, a home for wildlife, and a key component of life on earth.

Listen as Faith tells you about what flowers work best in a meadow and why they are such a crucial part of any garden.

You can visit our beautiful meadow by Millennium Pond here at Thorp Perrow, which looks particularly beautiful as we move into the summer months.

08/06/2026

Say hello to some new faces at the Bird of Prey Centre…

Introducing Billy Bob, Toot and Nobby!

We’re very excited about our new arrivals and hope that you will soon get to meet them as they train for displays, demos and experience days.

Which one is your favourite?

06/06/2026

Would you like to win 2 free tickets to see That 80s Thing at our beautiful Arboretum?

Grab your neon socks and tutus, get your dancing shoes on and follow the steps below to enter…

To enter:

1. Make sure you’re following Thorp Perrow

2. Like and share this post

3. Tag the person you’d want to bring with you

We’ll be running this competition on our Facebook and Instagram and will message the winner on the 8th of July. Please note entrants must be 18 or over.

Best of luck!

02/06/2026

Father’s Day Treat 🌳

🎟️ Book now: https://tr.ee/RiMxyj

Celebrate Father’s Day Weekend with us here at Thorp Perrow with free entrance* for the father figure in your life on either the 20th or 21st of June…

Enjoy one of three Bird of Prey Displays throughout the day, take a stroll in the arboretum, or watch your children let off steam in our recently updated playground!

You can also make your visit even more special with one of our takeaway picnic hampers available to enjoy in the calm surroundings of the arboretum.

*Ts&Cs- Fathers Day Offer:
• ‘Father’ is any person classed as taking a paternal parental role in a persons’ life
• One free admission per transaction when accompanied by a full paying adult or child (ages 4-16)
•Not valid with any other offer or discount
•Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable
•Offer valid on Saturday 20th June & Sunday 21st June 2026 only

Picnic Hampers:

We require 48hours notice for picnic hampers which must be pre-booked via the tearoom on 01677427203

Come and take a stroll in the Arboretum, watch your children let off steam in the adventure playground, enjoy the wonderful bird of prey displays, or hand feed the wallabies in the Mammal Centre.

01/06/2026

Join our team…

We’re looking for a part time Front of House Tearoom Assistant!

You’ll be working within a small and friendly team alongside the Tearoom Managers to deliver excellent customer service. Your main duties will be within the tearoom/kitchen environment and the kiosk welcoming customers.

If you’d like to join our team and work in our beautiful arboretum, click the link below to find out more.

☕️ https://tr.ee/9AhHl5

If you have any questions about the role, drop us an email at [email protected]

01/06/2026

June the 1st marks the meteorological start of summer - a perfect time to visit Thorp Perrow as a riot of colours takes over the arboretum.

We’ve got lots of exiting things to get stuck into, from the continuation of our Enchanted Trail, terrarium workshops, time to get back to nature and of course our Father’s Day Weekend offer.

You can book admission tickets or workshops by heading to our website or by clicking the link in our bio.

See you soon!



Father’s Day offer Ts & Cs
*’Dad’ is any person classed as taking a paternal parental role in a persons’ life
* One free admission per transaction when accompanied by a full paying adult or child (ages 4 - 16)
*Valid only on the 20th and 21st of June
*Not valid with any other offer or discount
*Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable

Afternoon Tea Ts&Cs
*We require 48 hours notice for afternoon tea
*Afternoon teas must be pre-booked via the tearoom on 01677427203