An exclusive experience at The Big Cat Sanctuary.
Set within one of the UK’s leading conservation centres, The Retreat combines luxury lodge accommodation, exceptional dining, expert-guided wildlife experiences and meaningful conservation impact. Every stay directly supports our work in conservation, rescue, welfare, breeding and education for endangered cats around the world.
With limited guest numbers and private access to the Sanctuary, this is a truly unique escape where unforgettable wildlife encounters meet luxury hospitality, just an hour from London.
Find Out More Book NowCreated in collaboration with Paul Hollywood, our Ambassador, this exclusive Afternoon Tea experience brings together culinary excellence and conservation impact in one unforgettable day.
Set within the unique surroundings of The Big Cat Sanctuary, your experience directly supports the preservation, protection and conservation of big and small cats, both in the UK and across the world.
Every visit plays a part in funding rescue, rehabilitation and long-term conservation projects, ensuring your Afternoon Tea truly makes a difference.
Click Here Book NowOur Big Cat Encounter provides an extraordinary opportunity to observe and hand-feed one of our beautiful big cats.
Choose your species, arrive at the Sanctuary from 9.30am, and let your keeper introduce you to your cat’s story, personality, and role as an ambassador for their kind. Then comes the moment itself: a hand-feed, up close, with one of the world’s most extraordinary cats.
Your experience includes full-day access to the Sanctuary, a certificate of completion, and the option to add lunch at Heritage, our on-site restaurant.
Perfect for solo visitors or couples, with space for up to three additional guests to watch.
Find Out More Book NowStep behind the scenes of The Big Cat Sanctuary with our brand-new Sanctuary Tour experience. A relaxed, keeper-led journey through the UK’s leading big cat sanctuary.
Perfect for first-time visitors, families, wildlife lovers, and supporters alike, this immersive 90-minute tour gives you the chance to discover the stories, personalities, and conservation importance of some of the world’s most incredible cats, all while enjoying full-day access to the sanctuary.
With only 10 guests per tour, this experience offers an intimate and engaging way to experience the Sanctuary.
Find Out More Book NowGet the ultimate shot of our big cats on a 1:1 or small-group photography workshop led by a professional wildlife photographer. With exclusive access to stand-off areas, you’ll capture stunning close-ups while learning expert techniques in exposure, composition, and editing.
Whether you’re building your portfolio or ditching Auto mode for good, these 1:1, 4-person, and 6-person workshops are perfect for all skill levels and camera types.
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