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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £14.00 per ticket |
| Child (3-15 years) | £10.00 per ticket |
| Child under 3 years old | Free |
| Disabled Visitor Carer with either DLA or PIP document | Free |
| Disabled Visitors without Carer | £10.00 per ticket |
| Family (1 adult and 2 children) | £30.00 per ticket |
| Family (2 adults + 2 children) | £42.00 per ticket |
| Senior Citizen (60 years +) | £10.00 per ticket |
| Student | £12.00 per ticket |
Group Rates (10+ People)
Adult £12.50
Student (NUS Student Card required) £11.00
Child (3–15 years old) £9.00
Senior Citizen £9.00
Disabled Visitor without Carer £9.00
Carer on production of either DLA or PIP document - Free
SCHOOL GROUPS (10+)
Children (Up to 16 years old only) £8.00
1 Teacher to 6 Children - Free
Extra Teachers £9.00
PRE-SCHOOL GROUPS (10+)
1 Adult and 1 Child £15.00
Extra Children £8.00
Extra Adults £11.00
BIRTHDAY PARTIES (Minimum of 6 Children)
Children £16.50
2 Adults FREE
Extra Adults £11.00
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Excellent3984
- Very Good992
- Average321
- Poor83
- Terrible61
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Awards
- Dorset Tourism
Dorset Tourism Awards Bronze 2018 2018
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
Monkey World is situated on the A31 Between Bere Regis and Wool in Dorset.
Public Transport Directions
BY TRAIN:
From London Waterloo to Wool: Aproximately 2.5 hours (journey time).
Monday to Saturday: 08.05 from London Waterloo arrives at Wool at 10.34. Trains then run at 5 minutes past each hour. After 14.30 times change - please enquire.
Sundays: Please enquire as times change frequently due to track repairs.
From Wool to London Waterloo: 2.5 - 3 hours (journey time). Monday to Saturday: Trains run at 45 minutes past the hour.
Sundays: Please enquire as times change frequently due to track repairs.
Wool Railway Station is approximately 1.5 miles away from the park. There are usually taxis available at Wool Railway Station to complete your journey to the park or you can take a bus.
Please note: Monkey World do not operate a bus service and are unable to answer queries regarding bus transport to the park.
JOURNEY PLANNING: Contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit their website: www.travelinesw.com to look up bus timetables. From 1st January 2019, calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge.
Facilities
Other
- Gift Shop
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users - wheelchairs and mobility scooters available - it is advisable to book in advance.
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - (apart form the Woodland Walk in which there are no primates to see).
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - written keeper talks are available.
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - sensory statues of some of the primates.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Cafeteria, hot and cold food. The Watering Hole - outdoor restaurant with beefburgers, sandwiches and other refreshments.
- Picnic Site
Children & Infants
- Facilities for children - play areas including equipment for children with additional needs.
Establishment Features
- Available for wedding receptions - Licences for civil marriages.
- Cater for groups - School, Pre-school and other groups (10+ visitors - must be booked in advance). Birthday parties (minimum of 6 children - must be booked in advance).
- Conference facilities
- Event venue
- Open All Year
- Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given) - Spanish
- Toilets
Key Features
- Film or TV location
- Forest Location
- In countryside
- Outdoor Attraction - some covered areas.
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - free parking. Coaches need to book in advance in the summer.
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Min group size - 10
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- Visa accepted
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
- Marketed towards student/youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups - recommend booking in advance, charge applies.
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available - for 10+ visitors who book in advance. Call 01929 401003 for a booking form.
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - Must pre-book. Call 01929 401003 for a booking form.
Opening Times
| January to June 2019 (1 January 2019 - 30 June 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| July and August 2019 (1 July 2019 - 31 August 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 18:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 18:00 |
| September to December 2019 (1 September 2019 - 31 December 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* Closed 25 December. Last Entry is one hour before closing.
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