Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre

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Set in 50 acres in the heart of the beautiful Cheshire countryside, Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre and Stud Farm offers everything for the perfect day out.

Home of the internationally renowned Cotebrook Shire Horse Stud, the King family have been breeding Champion Shires here for over 50 years and they form the centrepiece of the Centre with up to 30 horses at any time for you to meet.

At Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre there is lots to see and do to make your visit interesting and enjoyable. You can learn all about the Shire horse, from its history carrying knights in armour to the important studwork today, ensuring the future of this magnificent breed

There is an opportunity to meet the horses up close and there are regular talks with a personal introduction to some of the Shires.

As well as the fabulous Shire horses there is a selection of British animals and birdlife both wild and domesticated including rare breeds.

You can wander around the various trails to meet the horses further afield, explore the Wildlife Watch Trail and Woodland area, browse around the gift shop with its unique country gifts and souvenirs, then visit the Lakeside Cafe which offers light lunches and cream teas.

Every spring there is FOAL WATCH which follows each mare in the weeks and days before she foals. Foal Watch then follows the foals as they grow and explore their new world.

We also offer Shire Horse Experience Days, as featured on BBC1, where our aim is to give people the chance to get a taste for what life is like looking after our amazing Shire horses.

A warm welcome is assured all year around, closing only on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

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Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adult	£11.50 per ticket
Concession	£10.50 per ticket
Child	£9.50 per ticket
(2+2)	£39.00 per ticket
Under 3	Free

Free return visits for a month.

Opening Times

All year, 2023 (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	10:00	- 17:00
Bank Holiday	10:00	- 17:00*

* Open from 10 am, last entry 4pm. Closed Christmas day and Boxing day.

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Special Offers

Become a member

Enjoy these benefits by becoing a member:

- Unlimited free visits
- Complimentary Cotebrook Pen
- 10% discount in our Gift Shop both instore and online
- 10% discount in the Lakeside Cafe
- Special offers exclusive to members
- We are open all year around
- See the seasons change as young are born and grow
- Valid for 12 months
- An Annual Membership would make a great gift for someone special in your life

Children under the age of three are free.

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Directions

Road Directions

Located on the A49, 2 miles north of Tarporley.

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Recent Reviews:

deltic
Lancashire, England
Trip Type:
Family
OK at best
Friday, 25th August 2023
Quite expensive for what's on offer here, about 8 shires that we could see spread out over a few filelds and two small ponies in stalls. The horses were lovely but very little was happening apart... Read full review
Robert P
Dissapointing to say the least
Thursday, 21st September 2023
Having eaten in the (expensive) cafe, we decided to go round the Shire Horse Centre which turned out to be a big mistake. We were looking forward to seeing the wildlife advertised along with the... Read full review
Lisa W
So much more than just Shire Horses
Tuesday, 24th October 2023
Absolutely amazing, friendly staff especially the keeper unfortunately forgot to ask her name, would highly recommend a visit set out beautifully. Read full review