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Thorp Perrow Arboretum and Bird of Prey Centre

Garden, Park & Outdoor · North Yorkshire, England · Bedale, DL8 2PR

Thorp Perrow Arboretum and Bird of Prey Centre is a garden, park & outdoor in North Yorkshire, 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 £15.75 · Child £10.75 · Family £49.25
Checked on the official page (on-the-door prices): adult £15.75, child 4-16 £10.75, family 2+2 £49.25, family 2+3 £58.50; under-4s free. Online prices are £1-2 less (include a booking fee).
Opening timesDaily 10am-5pm, last admission 4pm; closed Christmas Day. Bird of prey displays 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm (winter may be 1.30pm only).
Best time to goDry days; flying displays in season.
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
If it rainsOutdoor: pick dry days
FoodTea room 10am-4pm daily, hot food until 3pm.
Money saverFree or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic.
Top tipsArboretum near Bedale with woodland trails, birds of prey displays, a play area and café.
What to packWellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream

Details checked against the official website on 31 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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