Potters World is the North East’s hidden Gem; a go to destination for all the family. It’s home to loads of exciting and exotic animals and is a captivating visitor attraction. Made of three interactive and educational spaces for children and families to experience and explore; Potters Tropical Village, Potters Owl Adventures and Potters Play Tunnel is a great place to enjoy a few hours of fun!
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No need to book in advance – simply pay £5 per person when you arrive (those under 1 year go free) for all day access.
Potters Tropical Village is a registered Zoo, the only one in County Durham!
Our intriguing tropical village showcases exotic free flying birds, reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians, insects and fish in a jungle-like setting. It’s a captivating visitor attraction with interactive spaces, hunt packs, fish feeding, animal encounters, lorikeet walkthrough, tropical thunder storm experiences and much more. Please check on the day of the visit- and make sure you take a selfie in the photo booth!!
Located within Potters World is a beautiful birds of prey centre.
Our birds of prey aviaries give you have the chance to get up close and personal with some of the most beautiful species of owls and birds of prey. With daily encounters and talks you’ll no doubt learn something new and exciting about our collection.
Whether you choose a Bird of Prey experience day, where you will meet and handle some of the most amazing and powerful birds in the world or perhaps a photography workshop where you can learn everything there is to know about our animals while capturing your own memories there’s something for everyone.
Give an experience day as a gift to a loved one, and you can be rest assured they will remember it forever.
Available daily (pre-payment and booking required) to book please call us at 01207 521669 or email us sales@lanchestergardencentre.co.uk
The perfect place to play and learn.
Why not venture into Potter’s Play Tunnel, the perfect in and outdoor educational space that allows children to explore and wonder at the world around them. Our brightly coloured indoor children’s activity area is designed with pre-school age children in mind. The outdoor area is the perfect place for mums, dads, nans & granddads to sit and relax whilst the little ones play in the giant sand pit outside or have a noughts & crosses battle or see who can score the highest in a game of bean bag toss. There is also a large chalk board for budding artists to practice their next masterpiece. Plenty of seating too.
Tucked away at the bottom of our gardens you will discover our Bird Hide, where you can witness, using the binoculars supplied in the viewing hides, Britain’s best wild birds. Not to mention our beautiful collection of ducks, the runner ducks are a firm favourite. Don’t forget to pick up some of the duck food from our shop before you head off on an adventure.
Book a school visit to Lanchester Garden Centre where our inspirational gardens and accompanying facilities will encourage and inspire curiosity and fascination about the world of flowers, plants, animals and the enviroment in which they live.
We offer a range of assisted visits to inspire and engage learners with hands-on programmes – we find it’s the best way to get the most from your visit. All our education sessions meet curriculum targets across a range of subjects including:
We can cater for different ages, abilities and learning needs.
Hands-on, curriculum-linked activities led by a trained
expert and devised by an Early Years Teacher
Small group task based experiences
A meet-and-greet at Garden Centre reception
Catering packages
(see detailed catering information)
One free adult for every five children
visiting age 6 and below
One free adult for every 10 children
visiting age 7 and above
Home learning sheets
Template letter to parents explaining our ethos and
purpose of the visit
Risk Assessment for each activity
Free preliminary visits are available to any teacher thinkin
gabout bringing their students to our centre. Visiting may
help you to familiarise yourself with the location, layout
and facilities of each and save valuable time on the day
of the visit.
Click a topic below to download our worksheets or booking forms
Nature & the Forest School Experience
Wildlife Superheroes
Maths & English in the Great Outdoors
Zoo
Click Here for Booking Forms
Monday – Sunday: 9am till 5pm
Monday – Sunday : 9am till 5pm (5pm last orders)
Monday – Sunday: 9am till 5pm (last entry 4pm)
sales@lanchestergardencentre.co.uk
Lanchester Garden Centre
Bargate Bank, Lanchester,
Durham, DH7 0SS
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