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Bowland Wild Boar Park (Bowland Country Park)

Chipping, United Kingdom•4.6(999)•Country Park, Playground, Wildlife Center

Explore wildlife encounters, outdoor adventures, and family fun across parkland with animals, nature walks, and adventure play areas.

Bowland Country Park is a family-friendly destination combining animal encounters with outdoor exploration. Visitors can experience wildlife walks through the park, observe animals up close, and enjoy an adventure play area designed for children. The venue offers a unique blend of natural landscape and curated animal experiences, making it ideal for families seeking both education and recreation. Facilities include the Trough & Brew café for refreshments, a country park shop, and comprehensive accessibility features including pushchair-friendly pathways. Dogs are welcome throughout the park, adding to its appeal for pet-owning families. Special occasions, group visits, and school trips are catered for, with dedicated programming and activities available. The park is set within countryside surroundings near Preston, offering camping and accommodation options for extended stays.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Trough & Brew

Countryside café offering refreshments and dining within the park

Hours: During term time, Saturday & Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm. During school and seasonal holidays, Thursday to Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm

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4.6(999 reviews)
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Mark Ferguson

Mark Ferguson

a month ago

Great family day out. First time and loved the place. Our five year old loved seeing the goats and alpacas.

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T S G

T S G

3 months ago

Fantastic family day out and incredibly good value for money! Only 6.50 per car no individual entry tickets. The food at the new cafe was delicious, perfectly cooked, great quality and I was surprised at how reasonably priced it was! The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Beautiful trails to walk, lovely friendly animals to pet and feed and we enjoyed going in the pen with the goats too. Great play area for kids and you can bring your dog along too! Will definitely visit again.

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Abs H

Abs H

3 months ago

Visited with friends and our little ones, on Easter weekend. Children aged 2-10 all loved it. Had a decent walk around the park, saw and fed lots of animals, played on playground, go-karts (small charge for this), had a bite (of wild boar!!) to eat.. whilst the park was super busy, we still parked up fine and it didnt feel TOO busy/crowded. Friendly staff dotted about, only downside for us was that many of the paths weren't pram friendly, but there are still being changes made before reopen next month. Super helpful having one price per car! Thank you and we'll be back! 😀

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Daniel O'Rourke

Daniel O'Rourke

4 months ago

I wouldn't recommend going now, very disappointed as they have got rid of most of it now, the main barn and the area you can walk through and feed the goats are gone, it seems they are slowly turning it into a caravan park and wedding venue as it is more profitable, and getting rid of the animals, its such a shame it used to be so much better we have been coming for a few years now, but its fast becoming a waste of time and money compared with other petting zoos, also 8 quid for a little box of pie and peas is ridiculous, the staff were all very nice though thats the only good thing I can say about the place. Also now the barn is gone there is no were to go when its chucking it down accept for the cafe which only has a small dining area so of its busy your not getting in, if you have a baby to feed your going back to your car unfortunately, also the a good part of the playpark has been taken away maybe even half of it so to me overall it looks like they are phasing out the petting zoo now, who knows, time will tell, but me and my family won't be coming back.

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Stacey Riches

Stacey Riches

10 months ago

When our eldest was younger we use to bring him to the wild boar park and have since returned with our youngest. The outdoor play area is great, lots of different, swings, slides, climbing frames and zip wires for different ages. There's a selection of animals to view such as Meerkats, Ducks, Hens, Goats, Llamas and Emu's and further round the Wild Boars of course! There's an indoor play barn with shaded seating, play kitchen and sand, a climbing rope, slide and basketball set with some play tractors. It's always great of course to purchase a tractor barrel ride, it's a highlight for the young ones and as a family we all go on the tractor ride to view the water buffalo and horses, although you can go on the adventure walk to see these. There are plenty of outdoor seating and you can bring a picnic. They did have a street food vendor onsite and the food smells were delicious but we brought our own food (picnic). We did sample the ice-cream from the shop, a bit pricey at £3 for one small scoop but it was delicious, I tried the rum and raisin. It's not a huge site but it's enough for upto 10 year olds to walk round and have fun!

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026

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This venue was last updated on 7 October 2026

Frequently asked questions about Bowland Wild Boar Park (Bowland Country Park)

Is Bowland Wild Boar Park (Bowland Country Park) free to visit?

Bowland Wild Boar Park (Bowland Country Park) is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

Is Bowland Wild Boar Park (Bowland Country Park) dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Bowland Wild Boar Park (Bowland Country Park).

Is there parking at Bowland Wild Boar Park (Bowland Country Park)?

Yes, Bowland Wild Boar Park (Bowland Country Park) has on-site parking.

Is there food at Bowland Wild Boar Park (Bowland Country Park)?

Yes — Trough & Brew is on site at Bowland Wild Boar Park (Bowland Country Park). Countryside café offering refreshments and dining within the park

Is Bowland Wild Boar Park (Bowland Country Park) pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Bowland Wild Boar Park (Bowland Country Park) is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Bowland Wild Boar Park (Bowland Country Park)?

Bowland Wild Boar Park (Bowland Country Park) is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Bowland Wild Boar Park (Bowland Country Park) by public transport?

Bowland Wild Boar Park (Bowland Country Park) isn't on a major public transport route — driving is recommended.
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