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The Living Rainforest

West Berkshire

Type:Garden

Hampstead Norreys, Thatcham, Newbury, BERKSHIRE, RG18 0TN

Tel: +44 01635 202444

The Living Rainforest

About

Experience the sheer beauty of this unique conservation project in 2 different rainforest climates under 20,000 sq ft of glass.

A stunning collection of dramatic and rare plant species and creatures of the rainforest that thrive in tropical temperatures. A visit to The Living Rainforest is a rare opportunity to see some of the wonderful plants and wildlife that the world is losing as rainforests disappear.

A conservation education charity that seeks to protect the world's tropical forests.

Occasional evening events - as advertised on website.

Book Tickets

Facilities

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

  • On-Site cafe/restaurant - Hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, pasties, cake and light snacks. Local organic/ fair trade produce.
  • Picnic Site

Establishment Features

  • Conference facilities
  • Event Venue
  • Toilets

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Payment Methods

  • Approx length of visit - Up to half a day.
  • Delta accepted
  • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Minimum size of evening groups 25
  • Maestro Accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 60
  • Min group size - 15
  • Special group rates
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

  • In countryside
  • Indoor Attraction
  • Smoking Some Areas - Outdoors only

Specialist Features

  • Marketed Towards Children
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

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Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Nearest major road is M4. North on A34 towards Oxford. Take B4009 to Hermitage, onto Hampstead Norreys. Situated 0.5 mile out of the village.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Newbury.

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