Filby, near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3DR

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens

Wildlife park

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5.6

Wildland

Half day

Time

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Cost

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Why it's Wildland

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At Thrigby, the route through the gardens is part of the encounter: raised walkways take visitors above tiger, leopard and gibbon habitats, while the Swamp House brings crocodiles and other reptiles into view at close range.

This is a wildlife park rather than a wild landscape, but its historic gardens and distinctive elevated walks give animal viewing an unusually exploratory feel. The tiger and gibbon walkways, tropical houses and Swamp House provide several different ways to experience the collection.

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The experience

Explore the landscaped gardens via raised walkways, visit the tropical houses and Swamp House, and look out for the park’s big cats, primates, crocodiles and other animals. Keeper talks are listed on the official website; check the day’s programme before visiting.

Things to do

Walk the treetop routes

Use the raised walkways to look into tiger, leopard and gibbon habitats from above.

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Explore the Swamp House

Visit the tropical house to see crocodiles and other reptiles from the designated viewing areas.

Look for the red pandas

The park’s animal collection includes red pandas; sightings depend on the animals’ activity and location.

Visit Cats Cloisters and the aviaries

Explore two of the animal areas named by the official website.

Check the keeper-talk programme

The official website lists daily talks; check the current schedule and location on the day.

Make a day of it

Quick escape · 1–2 hours

Quick wildlife wander

01
Explore a selection of the gardens and animal-viewing areas.
02
Prioritise the treetop walkways and the Swamp House if open; check access and opening details before setting out.

Half day · About 3 hours

Make a half day of it

01
Follow the park’s routes through its animal areas and landscaped gardens.
02
Include the raised walkways, tropical houses and Swamp House.
03
Check whether keeper talks or animal encounters are scheduled during your visit.

Full Wildland day · Full day

A full day among the animals and gardens

01
Explore the animal-viewing areas and treetop walkways at a relaxed pace.
02
Visit the tropical houses, Cats Cloisters and aviaries where open.
03
Build in time for a keeper talk, a café stop or a picnic in the gardens; verify current availability before visiting.

Verified history

The supplied sources describe the gardens as around 250 years old. A visitor account says Thrigby Hall was built in 1736. The sources do not provide further verified detail about the hall’s history.

Hidden details

The walkways are part of the animal-viewing experience — Rather than viewing every habitat from ground level, raised routes give visitors elevated views into tiger, leopard and gibbon areas.

A historic garden setting — The wildlife park’s animal areas sit within landscaped gardens described by the official website as 250 years old.

When to go

· Arrive early if you want more time to explore; the supplied sources do not establish a best time for animal sightings.

The sources describe the gardens and animal areas but do not establish a seasonal advantage. Check opening arrangements and activity schedules before travelling.

A visitor account describes exploring in rainy weather, but this does not establish that all paths or facilities are suitable in every condition. Check current conditions and access information before visiting.

What to look for

01
Follow the treetop routes for views into tiger, leopard and gibbon habitats
02
look for red pandas, crocodiles and other animals in their respective viewing areas. The official website also highlights tropical houses, Cats Cloisters and aviaries.

The story

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Best time to go

The gardens and animal-viewing routes can be explored in different seasons; no single best season is established by the supplied evidence.

Arrive early for more time to explore; current opening details and daily activities should be checked on the official website.

How long to spend

Half day

Perfect for

Families · Young children · Wildlife lovers · Walkers · Photographers

Before you go

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Address

Filby Rd, Thrigby, Great Yarmouth NR29 3DR

Phone

+44 1493 369477

Website

thrigbyhall.co.uk

Listed hours

Monday: 10am-5pm
Tuesday: 10am-5pm
Wednesday: 10am-5pm
Thursday: 10am-5pm
Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 10am-5pm

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Practical information

Opening & access

A ticketed wildlife park on Filby Road. Check the official website before visiting for current access arrangements and details.

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Parking

Free on-site parking is listed by the North Norfolk tourism source; check before visiting.

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Toilets

Public toilets are listed by the North Norfolk tourism source; check before visiting.

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Food & drink

The official website lists the Cockatoo Café serving meals, snacks, cakes and drinks. Check current availability before visiting.

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Dogs

Check with the venue before visiting; no dog policy is established by the supplied sources.

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Accessibility

The source row lists a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating and toilet. The North Norfolk tourism source also lists wheelchair availability and access; check current route conditions before visiting.

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Cost

Paid

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