Living Rainforest

3.6/5
(777) · Attractions & activities in Hampstead Norreys, United Kingdom
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The Living Rainforest is an educational charity with a popular ecological visitor centre based in Hampstead Norreys, West Berkshire. Our child friendly …

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3.6/5 · 777 reviews
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Mar 13, 2025
I have visited this site a few times as an educator and the children always got a lot out of the visits. However, this was my first time as a visitor with time and focus on my own interests and we br…Full review by 728bernadettem
Mar 4, 2025
We came here with three of our grandchildren after not coming here for quite a few years and we were glad we did come again . Our Grandchildren enjoyed seeing all the different plants and animals and…Full review by sandrabO5437GQ
Feb 17, 2025
I’m afraid that The Living Rainforest didn’t live up to our expectations. Firstly it is very small and we walked very slowly round and were done in under an hour. There were sounds interesting plants…Full review by penny T

Questions & answers

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When do you have butterflies on display in the greenhouse, are they seasonal?
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We have butterflies throughout the year however the numbers and activity of the butterflies will increase in the warmer weather over the summer months. There are also higher numbers …
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We have butterflies throughout the year however the numbers and activity of the butterflies will increase in the warmer weather over the summer months. There are also higher numbers over the school holidays
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Are there any non native spiders in the exhibit?
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Hi, Yes we do have Salmon Pink Bird Eating Spider (This is naturally within a contained space) within our Amazonica Glasshouse
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Is there a bar with snacks and beer
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Hi, The Living Rainforest near Newbury in Berkshire is an educational charity as well as a popular ecological visitor attraction. It welcomes over 75,000 visitors a year and is …
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Hi, The Living Rainforest near Newbury in Berkshire is an educational charity as well as a popular ecological visitor attraction. It welcomes over 75,000 visitors a year and is home to 700 species of plants and animals. The centre offers visitors an opportunity to experience a living tropical rainforest, including free-ranging birds, reptiles and butterflies. We have a café that sells tea's, Coffee, excellent Gutin free, baguettes etc but there is not a bar.
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How long would you spend there? I have a 3.5 year old.
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Hi sorry, we spent about 2.5 hours there and had lunch.
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Frequently asked questions

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How long does a tour last?
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A tour usually lasts between 50 minutes and one hour. However, if you are late for your time slot, the tour may need to be shortened in order...
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