Bowland Country Park (formerly Bowland Wild Boar Park)
Wardsley Road, Chipping, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2HB · Preston
Riverside animal park in the Forest of Bowland near Chipping, home to over 40 species including wild boar, deer, llamas, alpacas, meerkats, water buffalo and goats. Admission is a simple £6.50 per vehicle, and there's a cafe, an outdoor adventure play area with go-karts, and woodland trails. Open weekends in term time and Thursday to Sunday in school holidays, 10am–4pm. In October 2026 it runs pre-bookable pumpkin picking sessions on selected dates, with Halloween crafts and a Halloween magic show on Thursday 29 October.
Spark Hub tip: Closed Mon–Wed except in school holidays; rebranded from Wild Boar Park to Bowland Country Park in winter 2025/26
Visitor information
Visitor info
- Hours
- Term time: Sat–Sun 10am–4pmschool holidays: Thu–Sun 10am–4pmclosed Mon–Wed
- Address
- Wardsley Road, Chipping, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2HB
- Price
- £6.50 per vehicle (entry included)
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Parking
- Free parking on site (admission charged per vehicle)
- Facilities
- Trough & Brew cafe · Outdoor adventure play area with go-karts · Woodland walking trails · On-site shop · Picnic areas · Baby changing · Mobility scooter hire (£10) · Dog-friendly (on leads)
- Phone
- 01995 61075
Last checked Mon, 19 Oct 2026 · Food nearby, parents’ tips and more in the planner →
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