Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre

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Cotebrook, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 9DS

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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.

 

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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£11.00 per ticket
Concession£10.00 per ticket
Child£9.00 per ticket
(2+2)£37.00 per ticket
Under 3Free

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

All year, 2023 (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday10:00 - 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

Directions

Road Directions

Located on the A49, 2 miles north of Tarporley.

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4 of 5 stars
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Recent Reviews:

  • E9059NTrachels
    United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Family
    Expensive for what it is
    3 of 5 stars
    Monday, 13th March 2023
    Very expensive for what it actually is. £39 for a family ticket is a lot. We could have done the whole place within an hour easily. The children got a chance to groom a pony which they enjoyed. I... Read full review
  • jadee376
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    Trip Type:
    Family
    Quaint animal sanctuary
    4 of 5 stars
    Wednesday, 15th March 2023
    Great little sanctuary to visit with friendly staff. We visited on quite a wet day but still managed to see the lovely shires and our little one had a chance to groom a gorgeous Shetland pony too... Read full review
  • BearandMoon74
    Liverpool
    Trip Type:
    Family
    Lovely afternoon out.
    5 of 5 stars
    Monday, 5th June 2023
    We took our little boy who is disabled and has slight mobility issues, one gloriously sunny day at the end of May and he thoroughly enjoyed himself - he`s still talking about getting to watch the... Read full review

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Facility for service dogs
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp / Level Access
  • Some Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors 
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Picnic Site

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Payment Methods

  • American Express accepted
  • Blue Badge Guides admitted free
  • Groups Accepted
  • Special group rates - 10% discount for pre booked groups of 10 or more people.
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free

Provider Facilities

  • Toilets

Provider Features

  • In countryside
  • Marketing Cheshire Member
  • Outdoor Attraction

Target Markets

  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Demonstrations Given
  • Educational Visits Accepted

Travel & Trade

  • Group discounts available

Contact Us

Tel: 01829 760506

Tel: 01829 760506

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