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. We have a
lot to offer the whole family - keep your eyes peeled for our fun
seasonal trails, family event days, open-air concerts, workshops,
lunches, and guided tours.
Thorp Perrow is the home of one of the UK's finest collections of
trees, including five National Plant Collections, and a leading centre
for raptor conservation.
Join us on our ever popular fungi workshops with the mycological
maestro, Dr Keith Thomas.
Dr Keith has a doctorate in microbiology and has worked with us
on many other popular workshops. He has a fountain of knowledge
and will show you around the Arboretum introducing you to the
world of Fungi.
You will join in an identification and microscopy session
followed by a lovely lunch.
Spooky season is nearly upon us in the Arboretum marking the start of our Halloween trail which opens 8th
October and runs daily until 1st November.
Put on your cloak, grab your broomstick and head out into the Arboretum in search of spooky creatures.
You'll stumble across tombs and skeletons and many more Halloween frights.....
We are delighted to welcome back Anna Cross from "Anna & the Willow" to Thorp Perrow. Anna has been
working with English willow making sculptures and running workshops for the past 11 years. Her work can be
found both in the UK and Internationally.
Anna is based in North Yorkshire and her sculptures are inspired by the British wildlife and the
surrounding countryside.
For this workshop, Anna will guide you through the process and help you create your very own festive star
ready to be displayed for your family and friends to enjoy and admire over the festive period. All tools
and materials are provided.
The workshop is suitable for beginners and will include tea/coffee and a delicious lunch.
Come along and learn how to expertly craft a beautiful festive
wreath using high quality foliage, specially selected to provide
a fantastic mix of varieties, colour, longevity and verdure. As
well as greenery, there will be an assortment of delightful and
interesting decorative items with which to adorn your wreath.
The morning's activities will be led by our curator Faith
Douglas, and all materials and equipment are provided. We would
just encourage you to bring along your favourite pair of
gardening gloves!
The workshop will take place in the beautiful Thorp Perrow
Summerhouse with tea, coffee, mulled wine and mince pies
provided during the demonstration.
Included in the ticket price is a festive lunch.
We are delighted to be hosting this festive workshop and very
excited to welcome Anna Cross, from "Anna & the Willow" to Thorp
Perrow. Anna has been working with English Willow making
sculptures and running workshops for the past 11 years. Her work
can be found both in the UK and Internationally.
Anna is based in North Yorkshire and her sculptures are inspired
by the British wildlife and the surrounding countryside.
For this workshop, Anna will guide you through the process and
help you create your very own stunning stags head ready to be
displayed for your family and friends to enjoy and admire over
the festive period. All tools and materials are provided.
The workshop is suitable for beginners and will include
tea/coffee and a delicious lunch.
Ho Ho Ho - Follow the festive trail through the Arboretum, until you find yourself at the grotto, nestled
deep in the woods. The elves welcome and guide you through the winter wonderland, where you'll meet a host
of wonderful creatures before arriving outside Santa's log cabin home. Find him waiting in his cosy
sitting room for a chat and a photo, and he has a gift for every child!
Grotto tickets are priced at £10.00 per child, pre-booking is essential and standard entry charges apply.
No access to Arboretum from Firby Road (past Bedale Leisure Centre),
use sat nav postcode DL8 2PS.
From Bedale: follow signposts towards Masham (B6268), ignore signs
for Thorp Perrow along Firby Road (also signposted Leisure Centre),
and continue for approx 1 mile. Turn left following signs for Snape
and the entrance to the Arboretum is approx 1/4 mile on the left.
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Credit: Wendy Pain
Pre book your tickets online to get the best price.
Booking online is subject to a booking fee charge from our service
provider, but we have discounted our online tickets to ensure you no
worse off if you book online - and in fact in most cases you are
better off pre-booking.
Tickets can be purchased on the gate, but are subject to capacity
and we strongly advise you pre book prior to your visit
| Ticket Type | Online | On the Door |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £13.30 | £14.30 |
| Concession | £12.05 | £13.05 |
| Child | £8.50 | £9.50 |
| 2 + 2 | £41.50 | £43.50 |
| 2 + 3 | £49.65 | £51.65 |
| Group Adult (pre-booked groups of 10+ visitors) | Not Available | £10.60 |
| Group Child (pre-booked groups of 10+ visitors) | Not Available | £6.80 |
| Adult Season Ticket | £44.60 | £44.60 |
| Child Season Ticket | £25.90 | £25.90 |
Please contact the office for further information on group and
school bookings, venue hire or birthday parties, 01677 425 323.
Season tickets are valid for a year from the date of purchase and
offer fantastic value for money! Please ask us about upgrading
during your visit.
Thorp Perrow
Daily: 10:00 - 16:00
Bird of Prey Display Times
Meet the Owls: 11:30 Bird of Prey Flying Display: 13:30 Bird of Prey
Flying Display: 15:30
Thorp Perrow welcomes dogs, providing they are kept on a lead at all
times.
Dogs are not permitted inside the Tearoom (but can join you in the
outdoor seating areas), the children's play area, or the Bird of
Prey and Mammal Centre. Please use the areas provided to secure your
furry friend whilst you visit these facilities.
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Please contact our tearoom to pre-book and hire our
mobility scooter - 01677 427 203.
Season Tickets make great gifts for that special occasion. Lasting a full year from the date of purchase, allowing all year round access to the Arboretum and bird of prey & mammal centre. Purchase online, by telephone - 01677 425 323, or in person at our tearoom.