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You are here > Home > Things to Do > Wetheriggs Animal Rescue at Thorpe Farm Centre

Wetheriggs Animal Rescue at Thorpe Farm Centre

From £4.95
Thorpe Farm
Greta Bridge
County Durham
DL12 9TY

Tel: +44 01833 627444

Tel: 07764 352 835

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**Currently Closed due to COVID restrictions**

Come and visit Wetheriggs - Wetheriggs Animal Rescue is a small family run animal rescue centre at Thorpe Farm Caravan Park located on the border of County Durham and North Yorkshire.

We are open every day from 10am to the public.  Visitors have the chance to get close and interact with our animals including feeding some of them!  We also regularly hold animal handling sessions with rabbits, guinea pigs, chicks, rodents, snakes, lizards and much more.

The main entrance is located in the building directly opposite the Thorpe Farm Reclamation Barn. There is plenty of parking space close to the entrance and the Wetheriggs gift shop is also located here.  The entrance fee helps to run the rescue centre

A large proportion of our animals are housed outside in the paddocks. This area is separate to the main entrance and requires visitors to walk across the car park and a small road to visit. Visitors are required to purchase wristbands from the main entrance before visiting the paddocks.  Access to Wetheriggs Rescue Centre is free of charge to our seasonal caravan pitch holders and holiday home residents.  

 

  

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Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adults£5.95 per ticket type
Children (over 3)£4.95 per ticket type
Concessions£4.95 per ticket type
Family (2+2)£19.95 per ticket type

Bags of animal feed are £1 each or 3 bags for £2.50. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The outside areas have grass walkways which can often be damp. We recommend wearing suitable footwear. Sandals and other similar footwear is not advised.

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4 of 5 stars
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    Recent Reviews:

    • Lucy G
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Nice
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 22nd November 2019
      A nice trip; well priced and lovely animals. Especially best to go with children. Still nice for adults but not a full day out. Both inside and outside so nice for a rainy day but also when it’s nice... Read full review
    • J4959SYpaulh
      Warrington, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Interesting but I have some concerns
      3 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 13th August 2020
      My wife and grandchildren really enjoyed our visit as did I. Animals on display included Alpacas, horses, goats, pigs, guinea pigs and ducks to name but a few. My main concern is the welfare of the... Read full review
    • nmaidwell123
      Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
      Lots of rescue animals to pet and feed
      3 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 25th October 2020
      Lots of animals to see all of which have been rescued. Good to support an animal charity and they were grateful for all the food we took. You can walk up close to the birds and cattle In the fields... Read full review
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    Thorpe Farm Bistro & Coffee Shop, Greta BridgeVisit our coffee shop where everything is freshly prepared, our farm shop and deli counter and browse our great selection of kitchen gifts and cards.

    Thorpe Farm Centre Caravan Park and Campsite, Greta Bridge

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