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chestnut centre otter and owl sanctuary, chapel-en-le-frith, derbyshire

The Chestnut Centre otter and owl sanctuary has otters, owls, wild cats, foxes and other animals. Based near Ford Hall, Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire.
Chestnut Centre, Chapel-en-le-Frith

 Chestnut Centre, Chapel-en-le-Frith

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Otters at the Chestnut Centre
Otters at the Chestnut Centre
The Chestnut Centre is a nature centre and conservation park which lies off the A625 road between Chapel-en-le-Frith and Mam Tor. The park has several species of otters, owls, birds of prey and Scottish wild cats and foxes, which can be seen in a pleasant environment - a 25 acre park in which Fallow deer graze. It is a good place to take children, and has is a tea-room and shop.

How to get there

By Road: Turn off the Buxton-Manchester A6 road at Chapel-en-le-Frith, taking the A625 Castleton Road. The centre lies 2km along the road, on the left. From Sheffield, take the A6013 road to Castleton, go up the Winnats Pass, then turn right to follow the A625 towards Chapel-en-le-Frith.

By Bus: the 200 bus from Chapel-en-le-Frith to Castleton passes the Chestut Centre.
When is it open?

Open every day between 10.30am and 5.30pm. Last recommended entry 4.00pm in summer or 1 hour before sunset. (Open weekends only after New Year and up to February half term).
What does it cost?

Adult - £5.75, Child - £3.75, Family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children - £17

Phone (01298) 814099 or Fax: (01298) 816213 for group bookings.



Prices and opening times are shown as a guideline only and may vary. See this link for more information on prices and opening
Website: http://www.ottersandowls.co.uk/
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