General Admission - Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre

Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre

Available to 23 December 2024

Book now from £12.00

Book Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre tickets for one of the best days out in Cheshire

Enjoy the only Shire horse stud farm that's open to the public!

For over 50 years, the Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre has been home to prize-winning Shire horses, and with so much to do and see, you're invited to explore the UK's only stud farm that's open to the public!

Enjoy General Admission Tickets to Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre

Everything you need-to-know about your General Admission:

  • Dates: Open everyday, all year!
  • Times: Sessions begin at various times. 
  • Children under 3 go free!
  • Includes: Entry to the Shire Horse Centre! Stay as long or as little as you like onsite.
  • Please note: Your session time is based on when you intend on arriving at the attraction.

Things to do at Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre

Priding themselves on providing activities and experiences for all ages, Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre is an attraction where there's something for everyone. Whether it's seeking out prize-winners, rare breeds or just spending a day out in nature, Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre is an unforgettable experience for all visitors:

  • Meet the Horses: Featuring up to 20-30 shires depending on the season, you can meet the award-winning residents on the farm. PLUS: All of the female horses are named after famous Lochs. Can you spot them all?
  • Wildlife Watch Nature Trail: In collaboration with Cheshire Wildlife Trust, Cotebrook have the ultimate nature trail waiting to be explored, featuring native species, local species and more!
  • Woodland Trail: Explore four-and-a-half acres covered in 1500 trees and discover why this beautiful plot of land is so important. PLUS: Can you find the 14 carved animals hiding in the woods?
  • Walk on the Wildside: Join the Cotebrook team as they feed Otters, Polecats, Red Foxes and a Scottish Wildcat! Ask questions and gain insight into some of the most incredible animals onsite.
  • Lakeside Cafe: Dine in or bring a picnic and get comfortable outdoors! Either way, the Lakeside Cafe is open all day to help you rest, relax and refuel. 

Book Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre tickets for one of the best things to do in Cheshire!

Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre,
Eaton Lane,
Cotebrook,
CW6 9DP CW6 9DP
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Address: Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre, Eaton Lane, Cotebrook, CW6 9DP

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Food and drink
  • Gift Shop

Yes, Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre is wheelchair accessible.

  • The farm has gentle slopes. 
  • You can visit the Easier Access Walk to visit the horses
  • Further afield is a cinder track which is suitable for most wheelchairs 
  • The Walks and Trails are grassed, which may present issues for wheelchair users

The Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre in Cheshire's opening times are as follows:

  • Open everyday: 10:00 - 17:00
  • Closed: Christmas Day and Boxing Day
  • The Lakeside Cafe and Gift Shop are open to all visitors, even if they are not visiting the centre

Yes! Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre is home to the Lakeside Cafe.

  • Opening Hours: 10:00 - 16:30
  • Menu: Hot & cold drinks, homemade soup, rolls, panini's, cakes, bakes and cream tea
  • Specials: Baked potatoes, warm apple pie and custard and so much more

Unfortunately, Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre does not offer horse rides.

The Centre is open primarily to offer visitors an opportunity to meet and pet the horses!

Although dogs are not allowed around the centre (other than assistance dogs) they are allowed in the Lakeside café which can be accessed without visiting the horses.

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