Three times Winner of Cheshire's “Visitor Attraction of the Year”, Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre is set in 50 acres in the heart of the beautiful Cheshire countryside, and offers everything for the perfect day out.
Home of the internationally renowned Cotebrook Shire Horse Stud, Alistair King has been breeding champion Shires there for nearly 50 years and they form the centrepiece of the Centre with up to 25 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 Alistair does regular talks with a personal introduction to his 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 mile long Nature Trail to meet the horses further afield, explore the Wildlife Watch Trail, 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 is a video diary of each mare in the weeks and days before she foals. Foal Watch then follows the foals as they grow and explore their new world.
Alistair also offers Shire Horse Experience Days, as featured on BBC1, where you can learn all about preparing a shire for the show ring or explore various aspects of studwork.
A warm welcome is assured all year around, closing only on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Adult | £11.00 per ticket |
Concession | £10.00 per ticket |
Child | £9.00 per ticket |
(2+2) | £37.00 per ticket |
Under 3 | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
All year, 2023 (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023) | ||
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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 changeLocated on the A49, 2 miles north of Tarporley.
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