The Hope Nature Centre
The Hope Nature Centre
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
A nature centre set in 15 acres of country park with alpacas, donkeys, chickens, rabbits, pigs & other animals, a tea room serving freshly cooked (and highly acclaimed) meals, a play area and small gift shop. The Hope Nature Centre is a registered charity that was set up in 2000 to help provide work placements for young adults with learning difficulties. We cater for groups, children's birthday parties and business breakfasts in a safe, disability friendly environment.
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SazzleC
Bristol, UK81 contributions
Aug 2020
I used to bring our children here when they were little and have always had a good day here. They are now 10 and 11 and we still had a lovely time, feeding the goats, watching the pigs grunt and forage, pet the alpaca and admire the friendly donkeys. The comments about social distancing were a bit unfair, alot of guests I saw were not behaving as they should and this is not Hopes fault. They are doing their best!
We ate in the cafe which is lively place full of kids but we very much enjoyed the buzz and I reminisced about when my kids were just little! Big shout out to the amazing KAREN and STELLA - who made me two amazing coffees and were so friendly and a credit to Hope - Dave and Jason, please make sure you tell them, they are your dream team!! Keep up the good work, I hope to be back again before the kids are teenagers!!
We ate in the cafe which is lively place full of kids but we very much enjoyed the buzz and I reminisced about when my kids were just little! Big shout out to the amazing KAREN and STELLA - who made me two amazing coffees and were so friendly and a credit to Hope - Dave and Jason, please make sure you tell them, they are your dream team!! Keep up the good work, I hope to be back again before the kids are teenagers!!
Written August 24, 2020
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Jonny
14 contributions
Sep 2021 • Business
Wow! What An amazing trip out! Out on a holiday with vulnerable adults and what do we find???!!!!??? A petting zoo, cafe, and activity sessions run by vulnerable adults. Everyone was polite and very helpful. It was a nice surprise, as we were very new to the area and briefly saw it advertised and one of our individuals chose it. The petting zoo was massive with a land train to go on if you wanted as well. Able to buy food for some of the animals as some were on special diets. The cafe was nice and spacious with seating outside as well as 2 recreational sites with equipment too. Bought a couple of sandwiches (panini and baguette) unfortunately they ran out of sausage as they have a popular breakfast menu but offered me cheese and bacon instead which was awesome.
Thanks for some fantastic service. Hopefully be back soon.
Thanks for some fantastic service. Hopefully be back soon.
Written September 23, 2021
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slickspivSheffield
Radstock, UK330 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
I took my daughter and 3 year old Granddaughter here and thought there would have been more animals to pet. Although my Granddaughter loved it, I was a little disappointed. A little pricy for what is available. The activity pack was a waste of money. My daughter told me also the youngsters behind the counter in the cafe didn't know how to use the bottle opener.
Written June 17, 2022
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Tony
4 contributions
Mar 2023
This is the first time that we have visited the Hope Centre for some months.It used to be good but now it has changed for the worse.
There are no longer plated meals everything served on disposable cardboard packs.
Previously customers could outside ,where there picnic benches and a children's slide.No longer is this possible unless you pay to go into the petting area. Whilst our order was being placed ,unknowingly we entered and were aggressively and rudely told to leave..
It appears that the "marketeers "have taken over to maximise profits but have forgotten the basic tenet of keeping customers happy so that they return.We shall not return
There are no longer plated meals everything served on disposable cardboard packs.
Previously customers could outside ,where there picnic benches and a children's slide.No longer is this possible unless you pay to go into the petting area. Whilst our order was being placed ,unknowingly we entered and were aggressively and rudely told to leave..
It appears that the "marketeers "have taken over to maximise profits but have forgotten the basic tenet of keeping customers happy so that they return.We shall not return
Written March 6, 2023
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Chippenham Local Historian
14 contributions
May 2021 • Family
We decided to return after not visiting for a couple of years, only because we heard about the wallabies and updated play equipment. However, we were not expecting such vast improvements! The tired trampolines and mini golf has gone, and a new adventure playground and signage has arrived. The whole place feels revitalised.
Staff were very friendly especially Sally and the two ladies in the cafe trailer at the entrance play area. Volunteers were busy with the animals.
Social distancing was easily maintained as visitor numbers are still limited and hand sanitiser points are frequent.
There are still a few work in progress areas, which will bring further benefits. £26 for 2 adults and 3 children is definitely worth it.
Looking forward to our next visit!
Staff were very friendly especially Sally and the two ladies in the cafe trailer at the entrance play area. Volunteers were busy with the animals.
Social distancing was easily maintained as visitor numbers are still limited and hand sanitiser points are frequent.
There are still a few work in progress areas, which will bring further benefits. £26 for 2 adults and 3 children is definitely worth it.
Looking forward to our next visit!
Written May 3, 2021
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partyleader2015
Bath, UK22 contributions
Oct 2020
Had delicious coffee and cake here on Saturday afternoon followed by a long, leisurely walk around the country park where the leaves are changing colour. Such an asset to have this open space so close to Trowbridge. However, beware, we completely missed the sign at the entrance warning that the car park is locked at 4.30pm. It was only down to Charlie's outstanding customer service that we got our cars out of the top car park that evening (there is another car park, close to the road, for those who wish to stay later). Thank you Charlie for coming to the aid of two elderly damsels in distress!
Written October 21, 2020
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Helen L
21 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Did the goat walk experience today at Hope Nature Centre which was amazing. We were accompanied by Sam who was so passionate about the animals and his job looking after them. If you are in the area it's really worth a visit. The cafe also serves a good range of meals and snacks
Written August 1, 2021
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I've shared your feedback with the Animal Park team, and they will be very pleased to know that you enjoyed yourself and we can't wait to welcome you back soon!
Written August 13, 2021
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Martin C
Westbury, null, United Kingdom20 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
Fantastic service and help from all the staff in the restaurant today so friendly and helpful.
Our 5 year old grandson was so upset he couldn’t get into the park but after talking to the kind staff they managed to squeeze us in.
The guy on the entrance to the park was genuinely so happy and got excited to see after having to refuse us entry he was now authorised to let us in
We also ate the restaurant afterwards again brilliant service and great food.
Thanks so much for turning what could have been a major disappointment into a truly lovely day.
Thanks to all the staff especially the kind lady on the till who helped and her friends working clise around her - we were so grateful
Our 5 year old grandson was so upset he couldn’t get into the park but after talking to the kind staff they managed to squeeze us in.
The guy on the entrance to the park was genuinely so happy and got excited to see after having to refuse us entry he was now authorised to let us in
We also ate the restaurant afterwards again brilliant service and great food.
Thanks so much for turning what could have been a major disappointment into a truly lovely day.
Thanks to all the staff especially the kind lady on the till who helped and her friends working clise around her - we were so grateful
Written March 27, 2022
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Maria B
1 contribution
Jun 2021 • Family
Wow what a lovely day we had yesterday. The staff in the cafe Karen Stella and Stuart were friendly and nothing was to much trouble. The young lady in the ticket office (Samantha ) was very welcoming and then we met a nice young man called Sam Philips who told us about the animals. The new play area was so good we had a job to get the grandchildren off it to go home.All this made our day so lovely and special thank you all 👍🏻.
Written June 7, 2021
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Thank you so much for your lovely review. I am thrilled that our Café staff gave you a great experience, and I'll pass on the feedback. I am pleased you enjoyed grandchildren enjoyed our new play area too. We hope to welcome you back some day soon.
Written July 30, 2021
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Sarah M
1 contribution
Jun 2021 • Family
What a brilliant day! First visit, with our four year old and we signed up for two of the ‘animal experiences’ offered during half term.
In the morning, we were lucky enough to meet/ feed a whole host of the animals and get to know them a little better. In the afternoon, we spent half an hour grooming the resident donkeys. The farmers showing us around could not have done more for us, were so knowledgable and brilliant with the kids.
The farm was clean and well presented. Every member of staff who we met was helpful and friendly. The play areas are engaging and not overcrowded. The lunch tasty!
A great day- different to farms we have visited before due of the personal touch.
Will definitely visit again! Thank you
In the morning, we were lucky enough to meet/ feed a whole host of the animals and get to know them a little better. In the afternoon, we spent half an hour grooming the resident donkeys. The farmers showing us around could not have done more for us, were so knowledgable and brilliant with the kids.
The farm was clean and well presented. Every member of staff who we met was helpful and friendly. The play areas are engaging and not overcrowded. The lunch tasty!
A great day- different to farms we have visited before due of the personal touch.
Will definitely visit again! Thank you
Written June 4, 2021
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Thank you so much for your really in-depth review and sharing your experience with us. I am thrilled that you enjoyed your Animal Experience and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Written July 30, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
claudia2677
Essex, United Kingdom1 contribution
Hi can you feed the animals?
HomeBird
Dorset, UK55 contributions
Yes
£1 a pot
Emma M
Wiltshire, UK1 contribution
Is this suitable for wheelchair users? Many places claim to be but I have found out that they consider things like gravel paths to be suitable for a wheelchair, when in fact they really aren't! Don't want a wasted visit/disappointed visitor because we can't access the areas that claim to be wheelchair friendly.
Emily T
Devizes, UK1 contribution
The paths are gravel and woodchip, they are well maintained but some of the woodchip paths are a little bumpy in places where Badgers root around in them!
Bishop64
Frome, UK
Price to get in
MrsMiller23
Ashcott, UK73 contributions
I think it's £7 for a family ticket.
Very very cheap compared to lots of similar places.
Lorraine092
Trowbridge, UK5 contributions
Hi I visited this afternoon as it was a lovely September day and really enjoyed walking around, seeing the animals , birds and admiring the flowers and shrubs. One thing that did disturb me though, and I would appreciate a reason why there is a little dark building on the grounds with 3 cages inside and one parrot variety in each. I just felt that these birds could be very distressed and bored with no outlook and daylight.
Look forward to your reply
Thank you,
Debbie M
Trowbridge2 contributions
Hi Lorraine
We are currently installing an insulated area to provide warmth for the birds at night as it is too cold for them at the moment. Until this is done the birds are in an insulated building. We can assure you that the birds are perfectly healthy and that this is only a temporary measure whilst the area is being completed.
I hope this helps.
Bobinogs75
2 contributions
Can I get a bus here from Frome?
Debbie M
Trowbridge2 contributions
Hi. I am sorry but I have no idea. I suppose you would need to contact the bus companies to find further details but we have some adults with special needs that come in from Frome so I know it is possible.
Sarah_SBath_UK
Birmingham, UK57 contributions
Is it possible to walk here from Trowbridge train station? It says it is less than two miles but are there footpaths or would you end up walking on the side of the road? Many thanks, Sarah
Debbie M
Trowbridge2 contributions
Hi Sarah. I understand there are footpaths all the way here. When you get here you can take a well deserved break over a drink and a big piece well deserved cake!
Hope this helps
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Hope Nature Centre
- The Hope Nature Centre is open:
- Sun - Sat 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Hotels near The Hope Nature Centre:
- (0.14 mi) Farmhouse Inn
- (2.18 mi) Widbrook Barns B&B
- (3.33 mi) Crossways Guest House
- (3.56 mi) Old Parsonage House
- (3.53 mi) Pitchperfect Camping
- Restaurants near The Hope Nature Centre:
- (0.04 mi) Fairfield Animal Centre
- (0.24 mi) Farmhouse Inn
- (0.27 mi) Ozutz Takeaway
- (0.27 mi) The Curry Leaves
- (0.68 mi) Black Horse
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