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.
Halloween Trail
Halloween Trail coming to Thorp Perrow from Saturday 5th October – Sunday 3rd November
What’s on?
Autumn Tour & Lunch in the Hall
Wednesday 16th October — 12noon – 4pm
In autumn, the Arboretum takes on a cloak of vibrant reds, oranges and burnished browns, all bathed in the mists and dampening light of the darkening year. Join us for this lively and informative tour followed by lunch in the hall!
Mosaic Christmas Trees
Wednesday 13th November — 10am – 2:30pm
Create a beautiful glass mosaic Christmas tree in our fabulous new festive workshop!
Join Ann Newbould from Mosaicables and spend a few hours creating something magical to decorate your home or gift to someone special. Ann will show you the first stage of glass mosaic design, glueing, and drying, then provide you with the materials and skills to finish your project at home for the second stage of grouting.
Christmas Wreaths
Wednesday 20th November — 10am – 4pm
Create a beautiful festive wreath to welcome visitors to your home!
Led by our Curator, Faith Douglas, learn how to expertly craft an exquisite Christmas wreath using natural foliage specially chosen to provide a fabulous mix of varieties, colour, longevity and verdure. As well as greenery, there’ll be an assortment of delightful, interesting decorative items that will ensure that your wreath is a truly unique personal statement.
Macrame Tree Bunting
Tuesday 3rd December — 10am – 1pm
Weave gorgeous macrame tree bunting in this mindful, laid-back festive workshop!
Join Jess from Knot Worth The Tassle and spend a few hours creating something magical to decorate your home or gift to someone special. Jess will show you the basics of macrame and lead you through the process of creating tree bunting.
Deer Willow Weaving
Wednesday 11th December — 10am – 4pm
Create an enchanting deer willow sculpture celebrate Christmas and welcome visitors to your home!
Led by Wendy Bristow of Twigs and Sprigs, learn how to expertly craft an exquisite willow deer to display inside or outside your home over the festive period and beyond into the New Year.
Santa’s Grotto
Various dates from 30th November
Take a wintery walk through the Arboretum towards the cosy cabin nestled deep in the woods where the elves will be waiting to welcome you into an enchanted winter woodland.
Inside, you’ll explore a host of seasonal landscapes and creatures, discover miniature worlds, and peep inside the elves’ charming little bedroom before finding Santa in his cosy sitting room, ready for a chat and an extra special photo. If you’ve been good, there’s a little gift waiting for you.
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