Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre

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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 Type	Ticket Tariff
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.

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

Directions

Road Directions

Located on the A49, 2 miles north of Tarporley.

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Recent Reviews:

E9059NTrachels
United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Family
Expensive for what it is
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
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.
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

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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