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The Lake District Wildlife Park

Coalbeck Farm, Bassenthwaite CA12 4 RD, England
017687 76239
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Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Zoos
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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

we are foster carers and took 3 looked after children here aged 8, 7 and 12 months old. they all had a ball there was something for everyone even the indoor play area where the 1 year old could play in the ball pit. the picnic areas were fantastic, outdoor and indoor, dont know where lofty 76 was because there... More

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York, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW via mobile

We had a lovely day the animals were gorgeous the keepers were friendly and happy to chat about the animals the bird of prey man obviously loved everything about his birds we thank him for the time he spent chatting to us which rekindled the love of the birds I once flew. A fantastic time and we will be going... More

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Scotland
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Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

This is a really good place to visit especially if you have children although it was just my husband and myself who visited we had a really good time, well worth a visit

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newcastle UK
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Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

We came with our 2 children and had a lovey day. We found the feeding and all of the talks and displays very interesting. The staff were all very knowledgeable and friendly. It s set in lovely surroundings. We will definitely return

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Carlisle, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

A nice little animal park with a good selection of animals all within pleasant enclosures. The staff were friendly and there was a generous under cover picnic area if you wish to take your own food. There were little covered areas aside from this but then it is a wildlife park so people ought to be prepared for our Cumbrian... More

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York, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

Make use of the interaction events, the staff were really engaging and made it intersting. The cafe was slow service and not great food, take a picnic if you can.

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Manchester
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Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Interesting place with some unusual animals - even as a pair of adults and no children with us we found it enjoyable. Would only be worth it on a nice day though, there are virtually no covered areas so you would be soaked if it were raining!

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Whitehaven, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

really good day, Kids loved it, big enough to keep them busy all day but not so big you cant get round everything. nice café, but loads of picknic areas too, covered in case of bad weather. Kids loved being so close to the animals.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013 via mobile

Lots of different species of wildlife,reptiles and play area for kids inside and out very good lots of empty pens but seen they are refurbishing the park and getting new wildlife. A good day out

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Durham, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Baby meerkat was the star of the show, definitely make a visit to them at feed or a time when someone has paid for a meerkat experience ( you'll see a civilian in the enclosure at this time). Some area were under development but this did not detract from the rest of the visit. does a great job for a... More

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