Welcome to Thorp Perrow
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.
2025 Workshops
View all our 2025 workshops by clicking the link below.
What’s on?
An Introduction to Beekeeping 2 Day Course
2nd & 3rd May: 10am – 3pm
Join our two beekeeping experts, Keith Bartlem and Phil Braithwaite for an introduction to keeping honeybees.
Held over two days, the practical sessions will include opening a hive of honeybees, handling, learn to recognise workers, drones and the Queen, building frames and using beekeeping tools.
Topics include the natural history of bees, history of beekeeping, types of hive in use today, beekeeping equipment, beehive management, colony management throughout the year, and the beekeeping community.
Thorp Perrow Wedding Fayre
11th May: 11am – 2pm
Wedding Venue, Marquees, & More!
Free Entry!
Forest Bathing
3rd June: 10am – 12noon
Immerse yourself – mind, body and soul – under the relaxing canopies of our beautiful trees!
Spending time in nature is well-known for being beneficial for wellbeing so come along and experience our guided Forest Bathing and Mindfulness Walk, led by Faith Douglas, our Curator, mindfulness practitioner, and author of The Nature Remedy.
Wildflower Meadow Speaker
25th June: 10am – 1pm
John Chambers Wildflower Seed has a 35 year history of specialising in British native wildflower seed, sourcing seed from growers that are long established and stringent in their collection processes. John Chambers Wildflower Seed prides itself on creating British native seed mixes that can be incorporated into rural and urban projects across the UK.
Build your own Terrarium Workshop
3rd July: 10:30am – 12:30pm
We welcome Layla from York Terrariums to Thorp Perrow to host one of her popular Terrarium building workshops.
You will learn all about terrariums, how these self-contained ecosystems survive so well on their own and how to look after them. We will start with a short introduction explaining the history and science that goes into building terrarium, from the different plants you can use to why activated charcoal has become out special ingredient. Then it is up to you guys to roll up your sleeves and build your own.
You will be supplied with a Tinyjohn Jar which you can fill with various plants and an arrangement of pebbles and moss.
Country Bound Outdoor Concert
19th July from 7:30pm
Country Bound are one of the most popular Country Function bands in the UK.
The band perform fun, upbeat country hits that are sure to have everybody up on their feet dancing the night away. Their set is made up of modern and classic country songs as well as some classic floor fillers reimagine in a country music style, so there is something for everyone.
That 80’s Thing Concert
9th August from 7:30pm
That 80’s Thing have been wowing audiences up and down the UK for 8 years and have played at 100s of corporate events, private parties and weddings.
The 4 piece band consist of powerful vocals, soaring guitar, funkin’ bass and all important 80s drum sound.
Grab your neon socks and tutus and join us for an evening dancing to some party classics.
How to find us
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.
Admission Prices
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.
Credit: Wendy Pain
Ticket Type |
Online |
On the Door |
Office |
| Adult | £14.75 | £15.75 | |
| Concession | £13.75 | £14.75 | |
| Child (4-16 years) | £9.75 | £10.75 | |
| 2 + 2 | £47.25 | £49.25 | |
| 2 + 3 | £56.50 | £58.50 | |
| Group Adult (pre-booked groups of 10+ visitors) | N/A | N/A | £11.97 |
| Group Child (pre-booked groups of 10+ visitors) | N/A | N/A | £7.72 |
| Adult Season Ticket | £50.50 | £52.50 | |
| Child Season Ticket | £29.50 | £31.50 | |
| Family Season Ticket (1 Adult) | £94.50 | N/A | |
| Family Season Ticket (2 Adults) | £147.00 | N/A |
Please contact the office for further information on group and school bookings or venue hire, 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.
Occasionally we do need to close the Arboretum at short notice due to weather warnings. Please check our social media for updates before you travel.
Opening Times
Thorp Perrow
Arboretum: 10:00 – 17:00
Tearoom: 10:00 – 16:00
Garden Centre: 10:00 – 17:00
Please note: during adverse weather conditions, these times may change, please check our social media for updates.
Bird of Prey Display Times
Meet the Owls: 11:30am
Bird of Prey Flying Display: 1:30pm
Bird of Prey Flying Display: 3:30pm
Please note: during the winter months, display times vary and we may only have 1 per day. Please ask on arrival or call the admission staff on 01677 427 203.
Dogs at Thorp Perrow
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.
Mobility Scooter
Please contact our tearoom to pre-book and hire our mobility scooter: 01677 427 203
Contact Numbers
Office / General Enquiries / Group Bookings / Venue Hire: 01677 425323
Tearoom / Admission: 01677 427203
Bird of Prey: 01677 427755