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Lake District Wildlife Park

Zoo & Safari Park · Cumbria, England · Bassenthwaite Lake, Keswick, CA12 4RD

Lake District Wildlife Park is a zoo & safari park in Cumbria, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £15.95 · Child £13.95 · Family £56
Checked on the official site: adult £15.95, senior £14.95, child £13.95, under-3s free, family (2 adults + 2 children) £56. Carers free with ID. Annual pass adult £80.
Opening timesSpring and summer 10am-5pm, 7 days a week; winter hours not shown.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesAll ages; toddlers love it
All ages: outdoor play area plus indoor soft play and ball pool for wet days.
If it rainsMostly outdoor; indoor houses give shelter
FoodCafé with home-cooked food; outdoor and covered picnic areas.
Money saverBook online; picnic areas save a lot; look for annual-pass break-even at 2 visits.
Top tipsSee the red pandas first, then the walk-through areas.
What to packWellies in wet weather, picnic, sun cream, pram or carrier

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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