Zoos & aquariums · North West England
Lake District Wildlife Park
In or near Bassenthwaite.
Lake District Wildlife Park is a zoo or aquarium in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Lake District Wildlife Park is a zoo, wildlife park, or public aquarium in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 24 km². Address: CA12 4RD. Coordinates: 54.6842°, -3.2337°.
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Official information
Lake District Wildlife Park is a family-friendly attraction where visitors can observe a variety of animals in a natural setting. The park offers interactive experiences, including animal feeding and educational talks, making it an engaging destination for all ages.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lake District Wildlife Park is a zoo located in Bassenthwaite, within the Scottish Lowlands. The park is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to the River Derwent and its tributaries.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6842, -3.2337
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Bassenthwaite
- Postcode
- CA12 4RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Phone
- +44 17687 76239
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm
- Official site
- www.lakedistrictwildlifepark.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56606074 (CC0)
- osm: w177127523 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lake District Wildlife Park?
- Lake District Wildlife Park is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA12 4RD), in the parish of Bassenthwaite.
- What is Lake District Wildlife Park?
- Lake District Wildlife Park is a zoo or aquarium in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lake District Wildlife Park?
- The nearest town is Bassenthwaite. Drivers can use postcode CA12 4RD.
- Is Lake District Wildlife Park a protected site?
- Yes — Lake District Wildlife Park is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Lake District Wildlife Park?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA12 4RD. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.