Thorp Perrow Arboretum
Woodland Garden, Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre
Arboretum Contact Details
T : 01677 425323E : enquiries@thorpperrow.com
A : Thorp Perrow Arboretum
Bedale
North Yorkshire
DL8 2PR
Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre Contact Details
T : 01677 427755E : Thomas Graham
A : The Falcons of Thorp Perrow
The Walled Garden
Thorp Perrow Arboretum
Bedale
North Yorkshire
DL8 2PR
How To Find Us
You will find Thorp Perrow Arboretum on the Bedale to Ripon road, just south of Bedale, North Yorkshire, some 4 miles from Leeming Bar on the A1.» Local Map
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Visitor Information
Wheelchair Bookings01677 427203
The Arboretum is accessible to wheelcahirs. Disabled toilets are available at the tearoom and the Bird Centre. Electric wheelchairs are available (at a charge of £1) but must be pre-booked.
Dogs
We welcome dogs in the arboretum but they must be kept on a lead at all times. Dogs are not permitted in the Bird Centre, however facilities are available there to secure them safely.
Diary
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APPALACHIAN STEP DANCING Sunday 27th June |
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2.00pm - 4.00pm Appalachian Step Dancing comes to Thorp Perrow!! The 'Cricket on the Hearth' team are here to entertain us for the afternoon. |
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BEDALE BRASS BAND Sunday 4th July |
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2.00pm - 4.00pm Enjoy a spot of lunch, relax, put your feet up and listen to one of the best Brass Bands in Yorkshire!! |
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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Sunday 18th July |
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7.00pm - Ticket only. Enjoy an evening of outdoor theatre with Chapterhouse Theatre Company as they bring mystery, drama, romance and comedy to one of Shakespeare's most exciting plays. Gates open at 6.15pm for picnics, please bring a rug or low-backed chair to sit on. Tearoom will be open for refreshments/snacks. Adults £12.00 Students/Children £8.00 Family 2+2 £35.00 Bookings : 01677 425323 |
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ENCHANTED SUMMER WOOD TRAIL Saturday 24th July - Sunday 5th September |
| For the whole of the Summer Holidays, come and solve our puzzle, with lots of characters you have seen before and a few you may not! |
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CHILDREN'S CIRCUS MAYHEM!! Sunday 25th July |
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11.00am - 4.00pm Circus entertainment comes to Thorp Perrow!! A great way to start the holidays, lots of fun and games for children of all ages. |
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MR SWING'S DANCE ORCHESTRA Saturday 31st July |
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7.30pm - Ticket only. Join us for an evening open-air summer swing concert, bring a picnic and a rug or low-backed chair to sit on and enjoy the fantastic sounds of Mr Swing!! Tearoom will be open for refreshments/snacks. Gates open at 7.00pm for picnics. Adults £12.00 Students/Children £8.00 Adults £14.00 Students/Children £8.00 on the door Bookings : 01677 425323 |
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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Saturday 21st August |
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6.00pm - Ticket only. Chapterhouse Theatre Company return to perform this classic fairytale. An outdoor, picnic theatre event that is sure to delight children of all ages. Gates open at 5.30pm for picnics, please bring a rug or low-backed chair to sit on. Tearoom will be open for refreshments/snacks. Adults £12.00 Students/Children (age 3+) £8.00 Family 2+2 £35.00 Bookings : 01677 425323 |
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PIRATE'S DAY Sunday 29th August |
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11.00am - 4.00pm Pirates Thorp Perrow - Arrrhhhhhhhh!! Join us in Fancy Dress for lots of pirate fun. |
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FAIRY DAY Sunday 5th September |
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11.00am - 4.00pm Start with a special fairy trail in the woods and solve the fairy puzzle then 'Fairy Ellie' may join us for lots of her sparkly magic. Very entertaining for all the family! |
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FUNGUS FORAY Sunday 26th September |
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1.00pm An introductory talk by our expert Dr Keith Thomas and then out into the Arboretum to hunt for Fungus. You will be amazed as to what is found in the woods!! Find out what is edible and what is not!! |
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AUTUMN SPECIAL AT THORP PERROW Tuesday 28th September |
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12.30pm - Ticket only. Join Sir John and Lady Ropner for a Guided Tour of their home, then tuck into a delicious buffet lunch with wine in the Dining Room, and finally enjoy a special Guided Tour through the private gardens and the spectacular autumn colours in the Arboretum. Tickets £25.00 Adults £20.00 R.H.S. Members Bookings : 01677 425323 |
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PLANT FAIR &
FUNGUS FORAY Sunday 3rd October |
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10.00am - 4.00pm Come and choose something unusual for your garden from one of the many Specialist Nurserymen selling quality plants. Then join Dr Keith Thomas at 1.00pm for an introductory talk and then out into the Arboretum for a Fungus Foray. You will be amazed as to what is found in the woods!! Find out what is edible and what is not!! |
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AUTUMN SPECIAL AT THORP PERROW Tuesday 12th October |
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12.30pm - Ticket only. Join Sir John and Lady Ropner for a Guided Tour of their home, then tuck into a delicious buffet lunch with wine in the Dining Room, and finally enjoy a special Guided Tour through the private gardens and the spectacular autumn colours in the Arboretum. Tickets £25.00 Adults £20.00 R.H.S. Members Bookings : 01677 425323 |
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HALLOWEEN TRAIL Saturday 6th October - Sunday 7th November |
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Make your way
through the witches, ghosts and
ghouls that lurk in the woods, a
spooky experience indeed!! A
trail like no other!! £1.00 extra for trail sheet. |
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FUNGUS FORAY Sunday 24th October |
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1.00pm An introductory talk by our expert Dr Keith Thomas and then out into the Arboretum to hunt for Fungus. You will be amazed as to what is found in the woods!! Find out what is edible and what is not!! |
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MONSTERS & BEASTIES TOUR Saturday 30th, Sunday 31st October |
| Special spooky guided tours - just for children!! Join us for a very strange afternoon.......... Tours at 12.00pm, 2.00pm and 4.00pm |
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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE Thursday 4th November |
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10.00am - Limited Places. Your chance to spend the day with professional photographers. Booking and enquiries : 01642 360613 |
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FUNGUS FORAY Sunday 7th November |
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1.00pm An introductory talk by our expert Dr Keith Thomas and then out into the Arboretum to hunt for Fungus. You will be amazed as to what is found in the woods!! Find out what is edible and what is not!! |
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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE Thursday 11th November |
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10.00am - Limited Places. Your chance to spend the day with professional photographers. Booking and enquiries : 01642 360613 |
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CHRISTMAS TRAIL Saturday 4th December - Sunday 2nd January |
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An invasion of snowmen in the
woods!! A magical festive
puzzle for you to solve. Lots of fun - suitable for all ages. |
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SANTA'S INTERACTIVE TRAIL 11.00am -
2.30pm Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th December Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th December |
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11am-12.45pm & 1pm-2.45pm -
Ticket only. A magical Christmas Quest like no other!!! come and meet some of Santa's friends on your way through the woods!! Please wrap up warm (hats, gloves and wellies) Book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets - Children £7.50 (Adults normal entrance price on the day). Please note this event is suitable for 9 years and under. Bookings : 01677 425323 |
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