We would like to invite you to come and visit these unique cattle in their beautiful setting and enjoy the peacefulness and amazing views from Chillingham Park.
Where to find us :
Chillingham Park is situated off the A697 between Alnwick and Belford, following the brown signs for The Wild White Cattle.
The postcode is NE66 5NP for your sat nav.
Opening hours for 2011
Chillingham Wild Cattle Park will be open as follows in 2011 from Monday 18th April until Friday 28th October.
Monday to Friday - tours start at 10am, 11am, 12 noon, 2pm, 3pm,and 4pm.
(5pm tour available every day during July and August only)
Saturdays closed
Sunday - tours start at 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm.
(5pm tour available during July and August only)
On arrival, visitors can leave their cars at the bottom of the hill, near the Warden's Cottage and the church. There is a steep walk of 20 minutes up the hill, followed by a gentle stroll across the field to the entrance of the Cattle Park. If you prefer, you can drive up to our new car park, situated at the top of the hill.
Visitors leaving cars in the car park do so at their own risk. Please ensure your valuables are left out of sight.
There is a portable toilet at the car park but no other lavatory facilities during the walk.
Visitors will be taken on an hour long tour by the warden. Tours start from the entrance to the cattle park. Please allow 20 minutes for a leisurely walk from the parking area across the field to the parkland entrance to meet the warden.
You should allow up to 2 hours for your visit. Strong walking shoes and rainproof jackets are advised for your comfort as you walk with the warden around the parkland. No access is permitted to the Cattle Park unless escorted by the warden.
Please note that the tour route is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.
Admission charges are as follows: Adults £6.00
Children (4-16 yrs) £2.00
Concessions £4.00
Family of 5 £14.00
Combined tickets available at a discounted rate to visit both the Cattle and the Castle. Please ask the Warden for details.
The Castle opens at 12pm so why not view the cattle in the morning then have lunch in the castle.
http://www.chillingham-castle.com/
The Deer Hemmel visitor shelter
During the hay feeding season (from just after Christmas), Chris Leyland, the Park Manager will be able to take 2 visitors on the feeding run each morning. This will be on our new all-terrain vehicle. This is a fantastic chance to take close-up photographs. Be warned, this is not a luxury ride! Phone Chris for details
(Tel. 01668 213395).
You can contact the warden, Richard Marsh, directly by e mail at:
School visits can be made by arrangement with the warden.
There is also a footpath around the outside of the parkland (permissive access) which is open at all times.
A small visitor finds some winter ice
At all times of the year the cattle behave in a truly wild manner. During your visit you may be a spectator at a real tussle for mastery of the herd.
