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Thorp Perrow

623 Reviews

#1 of 8 things to do in Bedale

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Kings Keld Bank, Bedale DL8 2PR, England

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“Great birds of prey display”

We enjoyed walking through the arboretum spotting all the carvings and little houses. The birds of... read more

Reviewed 2 days ago

Clare16M

“Well worth a visit”

Thorp Perrow is excellent for walking, looking at trees [obviously] and for a general day out. The... read more

Reviewed 16 January 2019

Alastair M

East Cowton, United Kingdom

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“birds of prey”(171 reviews)

“bird display”(24 reviews)

“autumn colours”(23 reviews)

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Clare16M

5821

Reviewed 2 days ago

Great birds of prey display

We enjoyed walking through the arboretum spotting all the carvings and little houses. The birds of prey centre was interesting and informative with a great display. The talking raven, ‘hello’, surprised us all! There is a great playground and a small mammal centre too, my...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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Alastair M

East Cowton, United Kingdom

13584

Reviewed 16 January 2019

Well worth a visit

Thorp Perrow is excellent for walking, looking at trees [obviously] and for a general day out. The birds of prey centre is superb and worth attending the display. Seasonal events are particularly good for children - as is the play area and the mammal area....More

Date of experience: January 2019

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Sarah B

Ripon

5627

Reviewed 20 December 2018

Lovely arboretan, trees collected from all pver the world.

I have been visiting this wonderful pace for many years, it is peaeful and utterly enchanting. They have a decent cafe and toilets. I am sorry they introduced birds of prey, I disike seeing these creatures in cages and chainedo posts. I am sure they...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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robmorg764

Catterick, United Kingdom

7535

Reviewed 8 December 2018 via mobile

A trip to the grotto

Visited today to take the little ones to the grotto to see Santa. We had never been before but we will definitely go again. The tea room has a reasonable selection of food at a very good price for this kind of place. My daughter...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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jamessadler01

Richmond, United Kingdom

1310

Reviewed 7 November 2018

A place well woth a visit for the family and folks of all ages.

A place which is very worth a visit. A very carefully planned Halloween Route through an arboretum which was rich with autumn colour was excellent. The Falconry display is really good with staff who are clearly knowledgeable and caring about their birds. Have been in...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Fatalistx

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

2014

Reviewed 6 November 2018 via mobile

Autumnal walks, birds and animals

Had a lovely few hours strolling around this impressive arboretum. Stunning autumnal colours! Staff were all very friendly, cheerful and informative. We started off at the falconry centre which was the most impressive collection of birds of prey I have ever seen. Well kept enclosures...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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Babyb00mer1

Penrith, United Kingdom

3941

Reviewed 1 November 2018

Wonderful Arboretum with year-round interest

Good disabled parking.... there is a cafe ... but bring a picnic to take in and enjoy the scenery.... and simply chill-out. Beautifully kept .... good in all seasons.

Date of experience: October 2018

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gabriella1

South Yorkshire

486315

Reviewed 31 October 2018

SUPER AUTUMN VISIT

Visited on 31.10.2018 which was an extremely busy day. The Hallowe'en trail was a great hit with children and adults alike and accessible to buggies/wheelchairs etc.. The autumn colours were spectacular and we saw many keen photographers. The animals were a nice addition. Tea room...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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YorkPinky125

York, United Kingdom

10135

Reviewed 31 October 2018 via mobile

Halloween Trail

Visited here on Monday in half term to do the Halloween trail. It is always a very good trail but very much the same, even the same route as every other year. The grounds are lovely and the autumn colours worth a visit. We were...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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gothicwax

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

450122

Reviewed 27 October 2018 via mobile

Lovely trees, but the animal area was grotty.

I went for a walk round the arboretum, and Halloween trail , that was fun . The birds of prey area and animal area isn’t the best , it’s a little grotty, and not very inspiring . Think your better sticking with the trees. Ok...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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carolesamberry

Is it suitable for me to push a wheelchair around and also can you take dogs in please

15 July 2018|

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I pushed a buggy around very easily should be fine for wheelchairs, I believe they have electric vehicals you can hire if capable, dogs on lead welcome