The Sanctuary Wildlife Care Centre
New and innovative visitor centre at a working wildlife care and rescue centre. Unique in the North East, The Sanctuary Wildlife Care Centre offers visitors of all ages and abilities the opportunity to see most species of British wildlife including foxes, badgers, deer, owls and hedgehogs. Viewing from purpose built wildlife hide. Car park, gift shop, children's play area. Activities for children, tearoom and pony rides.
Accessibility:
Vaqas Accreditation
VAQAS accreditation.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008
Opening Times
| 14/03/2008 - 13/12/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed | |
| Bank Holiday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
| 03/04/2009 - 12/12/2009 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed | |
| Bank Holiday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Family 2+2 | £16.00 per ticket type |
| Adult | £5.00 per ticket type |
| child | £4.00 per ticket type |
| concession | £4.00 per ticket type |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is B1337. Take (Ulgham Lane) road marked Crowden Hill 1 mile. Drive 1 mile, farm on left before bridge.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Newcastle. Bus from Newcastle to Morpeth. Bus from Morpeth to village, Ulgham. Walk one mile along Ulgham Lane.
Facilities
Provider Features
- In countryside
- No Smoking Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Indoor play area/teamroom.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 3 hours
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 75
- Min group size - 10
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates - Adult £4.50 Child £3.50 Concession £3.50
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Event Venue
- Staff Fluent in Languages - Other - French, Swedish
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Languages spoken
- French spoken
- Swedish spoken
The Sanctuary Wildlife Care Centre
Ulgham
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 3NH
Tel: +44 01670 791778
Fax: +44 01670 791778
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