Monkey Forest
Monkey Forest
Trentham Estate · Manchester
Walk among 140 free-roaming Barbary macaques in a 60-acre forest habitat. Informative talks explain monkey behaviour while the elevated walkway offers safe observation. It's an extraordinary wildlife encounter just beyond Manchester's borders.
Pre-schoolers (3–5)Primary (6–10)Tweens & teens (11–16)Mid-range (££)OutdoorHalf day
Why families love it
- Free-roaming monkey encounters
- Educational keeper talks
- Forest walking paths
Best for
Animal-loving families seeking unique close encounters with primates in naturalistic settings.
Good to know
Near Stoke, about 45 mins from Manchester. Large car park. Outdoor site weather-dependent. Café on-site. Accessible paths but some slopes. Rules strictly enforced for safety.
Practical info
- Age guidance
- Engaging for ages 3+ who can follow safety rules about not touching monkeys.
- Typical cost
- Around £12 adults, £10 children; under 3s free; online booking offers slight discount.
- How long to allow
- Most visits last 2-3 hours including talks and full forest walk.
- Last checked
- June 2026