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Trentham Monkey Forest

Trentham Estate, Stone Road | Trentham, ST4 8AX , England
01782 659845
4.0 of 5 stars 152 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Owner description: Monkey Forest is completely unique to the UK. It is the only place that you can walk amongst 140 Barbary macaques roaming free in 60 acres of...... more » Owner description: Monkey Forest is completely unique to the UK. It is the only place that you can walk amongst 140 Barbary macaques roaming free in 60 acres of beautiful English Forest. Walking in the park transports you into a different world through close contact with the monkeys. « less
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

It is only monkeys but it is very different from a zoo because they run free and you walk around and observe them playing and interacting. The young ones can be really funny playing with each other. Rangers on hand for information and talks. We picked a bad day for the weather and there was a big down pour so... More

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Stone, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Went here for the first time a month ago, even though we have lived in the area for a few years. It was great fun, I can imagine if the weather is aweful its going to really dampen your experience but we went on a cold but dry day. The monkies were out in force and the small babies were... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We had a very enjoyable day here last September. The weather was lovely and there was plenty of people about on a week day so I imagine it must quite busy on summer weekends/school holidays. It was really interesting to see the Macaques roaming freely and living like they would in the wild. They seemed very unphased by the proximity... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Been here a number of times and has always been a good day out. Have taken a number of friends when they have stayed with us. More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Monkey Forest was great went on the 13/05/2012, the weather seemed to hold out as well. You walk around whilst watching the monkeys there are talks every hour and even another adventure garden on the side of the monkey forest which I would deffo recommend. You can buy joint tickets at the monkey forest entry. For all age groups. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

We chose the monkey forest to take a group of 3-4 year olds. They were all very excited to see the monkeys. The monkeys did not disappoint and displayed lots of their tricks which had the children giggling. It was 6 months ago and they still talk about it now! Would definitely recommend it. More

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Matt Lovatt, Manager at Trentham Monkey Forest, responded to this review
14 May 2012

Thanks for your great review. We were delighted to hear that your group of youngsters had such a memorable experience with us. We hope to welcome your group back in the near future. More

Leeds, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Me and my teenage daughter thoroughly enjoyed our day at the monkey forest. We loved watching the monkeys have their freedom to wander around and not confined to a cage. They all looked very happy and chilled and were comical to watch especially the cheeky little young ones. The staff were very informative, approachable and obviously loved their job. The... More

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Matt Lovatt, Manager at Trentham Monkey Forest, responded to this review
14 May 2012

Thank you for your review. It's great to hear that you had the chance to see such a new baby at close quarters! We are commited to the conservation of the Barbary macaque and it's lovely to read how you appreciated the hard work that we are doing to eduacte visitors about this facinating but endangered species. We look forward... More

Liverpool, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

I loved this place, so nice to see the monkeys in their natural habbitat. More

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North West
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Easy to reach with good access. Somewhere different for the family. More

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Stoke on Trent
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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