Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation Park
Attraction Information
Animal enthusiasts and science aficionados will be thrilled to visit Askham Bryan Wildlife & Conservation Park, home to a variety of fascinating creatures eagerly awaiting your arrival.
There are several ways to discover and learn about the park’s inhabitants. You can embark on a themed trail sheet challenge, listen to students and staff sharing their knowledge, or even book an animal experience to get up close and personal with lemurs or tortoises. The park is situated in a historic arboretum, surrounded by stunning woodlands to explore and a small play park nestled in the trees.
Each day offers a diverse range of activities, from crafts and storytelling to hands-on animal encounters with delightfully creepy bugs and exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpses.
Accessibility Information
This attraction has its own car park
This car park has dedicated disabled parking
The disabled parking is roughly 30 metres from the entrance.
The car park is concrete laid.
There is level access from the car park to the main entrance.
The pathways around the park are mainly grass and compact earth, these can become muddy in wet weather and some assistance may be required for those with mobility aids.
The access around the site is level.
All enclosures can be viewed from a seated position
This attraction has a disabled toilet.
This attraction offers discoutned concession to disabled visitors.
To be eligible for this discount you must provide evidence in one of the following forms:
- DLA Paperwork
- PIP Paperwork
- Dr’s Letter on NHS headed paper stating your disability
This attraction offers free entry to carers accompanying a paying disabled guest.
To be eligible for free entry your must provide evidence in one of the following forms:
- DLA Paperwork
- PIP Paperwork
- Dr’s Letter on NHS headed paper stating your disability
- Carers ID from employer or council
Assistance dogs are permitted within this attraction however there are guidelines to follow:
- Immunisations must be up to date and evidence must be shown
- You must move your dog away from any enclosure where the animal may be showing signs of distress or disturbance while a dog is present
- You must clean up after your dog
- It is advised that your dog wears a vest or harness displaying its designated role.
- Please let a member of staff know that an assistance dog will be accompanying you on your visit.
Opening Hours
4th March until October 31stÂ
10:00AM until 17:00PM
(last entry 16:00PM) .
from November 1st – 4th MarchÂ
10:00AM until 16:00PM (last entry 15:00PM)
Pricing
Adult £8.50
Child (3-15) £6.50
Child (2 and Under) Free
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) £29.50
Concession £7.50
Location
Askham Bryan,
York,
YO23 3FR