Beale Park

Beale Park is a wildlife park in West Berkshire situated along the River Thames, sprawling across approximately 350 acres with multiple animal enclosures, landscaped gardens, and family-oriented recreational zones. The site contains breeding facilities for endangered bird species, children's play areas, dining options, and gift shops distributed throughout the grounds.

Gilbert Beale founded the park in 1956, converting private farmland into a charitable institution dedicated to wildlife protection and public education. This initiative represented an early effort to use private land as a tool for saving endangered animal species.

The site serves as a place where local families encounter animals they might never see otherwise, and where breeding efforts for endangered species become visible through the daily operations and exhibits. Visitors gain awareness of conservation work simply by walking through the grounds and observing the various care facilities.

The park welcomes visitors daily, allowing people to wander at their own pace and explore the various zones at leisure. It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes since the grounds cover substantial area and involve considerable walking.

The grounds contain the only Little Tikes Village in the United Kingdom, a special area designed for small children with colorful play structures and interactive features. A narrow-gauge heritage railway circles the entire property and offers an alternative way to experience the landscape.

Location: West Berkshire

Inception: 1956

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Phone: +441189767480

Email: admin@bealepark.org.uk

Website: https://bealepark.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.50000,-1.10833

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:04