Thorp Perrow Arboretum
Woodland Garden, Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre
Arboretum Contact Details
T : 01677 425323E : enquiries@thorpperrow.com
A : Thorp Perrow Arboretum
Bedale
North Yorkshire
DL8 2PR
Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre Contact Details
T : 01677 427755E : Thomas Graham
A : The Falcons of Thorp Perrow
The Walled Garden
Thorp Perrow Arboretum
Bedale
North Yorkshire
DL8 2PR
How To Find Us
You will find Thorp Perrow Arboretum on the Bedale to Ripon road, just south of Bedale, North Yorkshire, some 4 miles from Leeming Bar on the A1.» Local Map
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Visitor Information
Wheelchair Bookings01677 427203
The Arboretum is accessible to wheelcahirs. Disabled toilets are available at the tearoom and the Bird Centre. Electric wheelchairs are available (at a charge of £1) but must be pre-booked.
Dogs
We welcome dogs in the arboretum but they must be kept on a lead at all times. Dogs are not permitted in the Bird Centre, however facilities are available there to secure them safely.
Opening Times
Spring, Summer & Autumn(Mid-February to Mid-November)
The Arboretum, Tearoom, Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre are open daily from 10am to 5pm.
Flying Displays at 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm.
Animal Guided Tour at 12.15pm.
Winter
(Mid-November to Mid-February)
The Arboretum, Tearoom, Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre are open daily from 11am to 3pm.
Flying displays at 1.30pm (Monday to Friday)
Flying Displays at 11.30am and 1.30pm (Saturday & Sunday)
R.H.S. Members
Free entry Monday - Friday (excluding Bank Holidays & Event Days)
April - October only.
Prices
Arboretum and Falcons.
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Adults O.A.P. Child (4-16) Family (2 + 2) Family (2 + 3) |
£6.60 £5.20 £3.60 £19.50 £23.00 |
Diary
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| Wednesday 7th May - R.H.S. 'Floral Pearls of Spring' Tour - Ticket Only |
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1.00pm An introductory talk from Sir John, with tea and scones in his private house
will be followed by a Tour with the Curator, looking at bluebells, french lilacs and
other springtime specialities. R.H.S. Members £12.95/non Members £15.95 Ticket Line 08456 121 253 |
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| Friday 9th May - Blossom & Bluebells Tour |
| Guided Walk at 1.00pm with our expert, looking at the flowering beauties of spring. |
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| Wednesday 14th May - R.H.S. 'Floral Pearls of Spring' Tour - Ticket Only |
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1.00pm An introductory talk from Sir John, with tea and scones in his private
house will be followed by a Tour with the Curator, looking at bluebells, french
lilacs and other springtime specialities. R.H.S. Members £12.95/non Members £15.95 Ticket Line 08456 121 253 |
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| Friday 16th May - Blossom & Bluebells Tour |
| Guided Walk at 1.00pm with our expert, looking at the flowering beauties of spring. |
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| Sunday 25th May - Jazz Concert - Ticket Only |
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Mr Swing's Dance Orchestra performing songs by Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Harry
Connick Jr. and more!!! Gates Open 6.30pm for picnics, Concert starts 7.30pm.
Tickets in Advance-Adults £15.00, Students & Children £8.00
On The Door-Adults £17.00, Students & Children £10.00 Ticket Line 01677 425323 |
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| Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th May - Children's Nature Activity Days |
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11.00am-3.00pm Come and join us for lots of messy activities and games. £1.00 extra per child. |
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| Sunday 29th June - Ecologists Afternoon |
| Join Mr Gordon Simpson M.B.E. for a very entertaining walk at 1.00pm, looking at everything from bees to wildflowers, and dragonflies to ducks!! |
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| Wednesday 9th July - Ecologists Afternoon |
| Join Mr Gordon Simpson M.B.E. for a very entertaining walk at 1.00pm, looking at everything from bees to wildflowers, and dragonflies to ducks!! |
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| Saturday 19th July - A Midsummer Night's Dream - Ticket Only |
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Outdoor Theatre Evening performed by Chapterhouse Theatre Company.
Gates Open 6.15pm for picnics, Performance starts 7.00pm.
Tickets - Adults £12.00 Students & Children £8.00 Ticket Line 01677 425323 |
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| Saturday 26th July-Sunday 31st August - Enchanted Wood Trail |
| Many characters you have seen before - some you haven't!! All hidden amongst the trees, entertaining all ages!! |
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| Saturday 9th August - Sleeping Beauty - Ticket Only |
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Outdoor Children's Theatre Evening magically performed by Chapterhouse Theatre Company.
Gates Open 5.30pm for picnics, Performance starts 6.00pm.
Tickets - Adults £10.00 Students & Children £6.00 Ticket Line 01677 425323 |
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| Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th, Monday 25th August - Medieval Festival |
| 11.00am-4.00pm Step back in time with the Red Wyvern Society to 1460 and wander through the Medieval Encampment. See how people lived in those times, with entertaining hourly demonstrations, authentic cooking, armoury displays, herbal use and medicines and lots more!! |
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| Sunday 14th September - Fairy Arts & Crafts Day |
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11.00am-3.00pm Lots of Fairy Fun for all ages. £1.00 extra per child. |
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| Sunday 28th September - Fungus Foray |
| 1.00pm Join our expert Dr. Keith Thomas for a rummage through the woodland for all types of fungi. Discover what is poisonous and what is not!! Suitable for all ages. |
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| Sunday 5th October - Fungus Foray |
| 1.00pm Join our expert Dr. Keith Thomas for a rummage through the woodland for all types of fungi. Discover what is poisonous and what is not!! Suitable for all ages. |
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| Sunday 12th October - Fungus Foray |
| 1.00pm Join our expert Dr. Keith Thomas for a rummage through the woodland for all types of fungi. Discover what is poisonous and what is not!! Suitable for all ages. |
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| Wednesday 15th October - Autumn Colours Tour |
| 1.00pm Join us for a leisurely stroll with our expert, taking in the best of the Autumn Colours through Arboretum, then over to the Bird of Prey Centre to watch the entertaining 3.30pm flying display. |
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| Saturday 18th October-Sunday 2nd Nov. - Halloween Ghostly Trail |
| At this time of year there are many scary creatures hidden amongst the trees!! Hunt out ghosts, ghouls and witches!! Great Fun!! Suitable for all ages. |
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| Sunday 19th October - Autumn Colours Tour |
| 1.00pm Join us for a leisurely stroll with our expert, taking in the best of the Autumn Colours through Arboretum, then over to the Bird of Prey Centre to watch the entertaining 3.30pm flying display. |
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| Wednesday 22nd October - R.H.S. 'Autumn Gems' Tour - Ticket Only |
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1.00pm An introductory talk by Sir John in his private house will be followed by a
Tour with the Curator, looking at the leaves, berries and bark of Autumn.
R.H.S. Members £12.95/non Members £15.95 Ticket Line 08456 121 253 |
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| Friday 24th October - Autumn Colours Tour |
| 1.00pm Join us for a leisurely stroll with our expert, taking in the best of the Autumn Colours through Arboretum, then over to the Bird of Prey Centre to watch the entertaining 3.30pm flying display. |
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| Sunday 26th October - Fungus Foray |
| 1.00pm Join our expert Dr. Keith Thomas for a rummage through the woodland for all types of fungi. Discover what is poisonous and what is not!! Suitable for all ages. |
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| Tuesday 28th October Autumn Colours Tour |
| 1.00pm Join us for a leisurely stroll with our expert, taking in the best of the Autumn Colours through Arboretum, then over to the Bird of Prey Centre to watch the entertaining 3.30pm flying display. |
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| Wednesday 29th October - R.H.S. 'Autumn Gems' Tour - Ticket Only |
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1.00pm An introductory talk by Sir John in his private house will be followed by a
Tour with the Curator, looking at the leaves, berries and bark of Autumn.
R.H.S. Members £12.95/non Members £15.95 Ticket Line 08456 121 253 |
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| Thursday 30th & Friday 31st October - Witches & Wizards Spooky Activities |
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11.00am-3.00pm Lots of messy, spooky things to make and do. Start with our Halloween
Ghostly Trail then make your way over to join in the fun. Ghost Walks are being led
by 'The Original Ghost Walks - York' at 1.00pm & 3.00pm. £1.00 extra per child. |
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| Friday 7th November - Adults Only!!! Ghost Walk - Ticket Only |
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5.30pm & 7.00pm A glass of Mulled Wine and a Mince Pie to warm you up, then out
into the dark for a Ghost Walk led by 'The Original Ghost Walks - York' through
the most haunted parts of the Arboretum. Not for those of a nervous disposition!!
Tickets - Adults £8.00 Ticket Line 01677 425323 |
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| Friday 5th December-Friday 2nd January - Christmas Angels Trail |
| Festive fun, help us to find the Christmas Angels in the woods. Suitable for all ages. |
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| Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December - Christmas Fun - Ticket Only |
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11am-12.45pm & 1pm-2.45pm A day of festive activities for little ones with a special visit from Santa!! Tickets - Children £6.00 Please note this event is only suitable for 4-8 year olds. Ticket Line 01677 425323 |