Advantages: Monkeys! Disadvantages: Only one species, not the cheapest for a family morning out
...the north you pass the Trentham estate and gardens before you come to the Monkey Forest entrance and car park, though they're only another mile down the road. We can't all go swanning off to Borneo every time we feel like it, spinning the 'ooh, it's my honeymoon' line as a handy excuse. But might the Barbary macaques just an hour up the road be a good alternative to the Orangutans located half a day and a lot more airmiles away? We are set to find ... ...Alternatively you could explore the Trentham estate, or have a go at being a monkey yourself at Ariel Extreme (like Go Ape) though both of these will add significantly more to the cost of your day. The monkey forest is a lovely place and reasonably peaceful (shrieking toddlers and squawking monkeys aside). The landscape certainly makes a change from your standard Good Healthy Walk in the Lakes or Peak District. I am not entirely convinced it is worth ...
zoe_page 12.09.2009
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Advantages: Fascinating to watch monkeys at close quarters Disadvantages: Poorly designed facilities, cafe expensive, not a whole day's experience
...a trip in the forest. Trentham Monkey Forest in Staffordshire is within half an hour's drive of my home town, so it's a place that we've visited on several occasions now. The concept is apparantly unique within the UK as the forest is home to over 140 Barbary Macaque monkeys who are free to roam as they please, within the grounds of a 60 acre enclosure. ===On arrival===
On previous visits, we've just walked straight through to the kiosk and purchased ... ...possible to purchase a combined ticket which includes admission to Trentham's Italian Gardens and Lake or to use Tesco Deals vouchers for admission. Trentham Monkey Forest, Stone Road, Trentham, Staffordshire, ST4 8AY Telephone: 01782 659845 Opening times and further information on the website: www.monkey-forest.com ...
jo-1976 28.11.2009
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Advantages: The monkeys, clean Disadvantages: not much to see, not good value as you couldn't spend the whole day there.
...entrance is located at the Trentham Estate south Entrance: see roundabout on the A34.
The nearest train station is Stoke On Trent.
Opening Times
Between April and October the park opens at 10am and closes it 6pm with the last entry at 5pm.
The park is closed all of January and December.
During February, March and November the park is open but the times very depending on the season and visitors are asked to consult the website before traveling.
... ...Warnings
No Pets or guide dogs allowed
Not all terrain is suitable for wheelchairs
no food or drink allowed in enclosure
No running or shouting allowed in enclosure
Children must be kept under strict supervision.
Address
Trentham Monkey Forest
Trentham Estate
Stone Road
Trentham
ST4 8AX
www.monkey-forest.com ...
hollywoodmum 29.08.2007
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Advantages: Reasonably priced; children will love it Disadvantages: Not enough to do there to fill a whole day out
...Monkey Forest is located in Trentham on the A34 between Stoke-on-Trent and Stone. It is easily accessible from the M6 although traffic can be a bit slow if you are trying to get there in the rush hour. There is plenty of parking at the attraction; although the car park was very full when we arrived on a day in August we were able to find a space (just about). The car park is unsurfaced and spaces are not marked which makes things that little bit ... ...of Trentham Gardens and you can buy a joint ticket which will get you entry into both attractions for a slightly reduced price. The car park for Monkey Forest is a mile or so down the road from that of Trentham Gardens although there is a walk you can do between the two. === Cafe and Shop === The cafe and shop are housed in the same building. In fact the cafe runs into the shop which makes it very difficult to dissuade your children from wanting ...
Clayeree 18.10.2009
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Advantages: Ability to see monkeys behaving as they would in their natural environment Disadvantages: Not all of park accessible to wheelchair users
Monkey Forest consists of 60 acres of woodland inhabited by around 140 Barbary Macaques. What sets this apart from similar attractions such as zoos, however, is that the monkeys aren't caged - they have the ability to roam freely across the entirety of the forest, and so as a visitor you can actually come within touching distance of them... although, obviously, you shouldn't ACTUALLY touch the monkeys! Monkey Forest is in Trentham, near Stoke on ... ...- two in France (La Montagne des Singes and La Forêt des Singes) and one in Germany (Affenberg Salem). Details on accessing the forest are given on the website (www.monkey-forest.com) - it's easy to find either by car or by using public transport, and is very clearly sign posted. Upon arrival, there's ample space for parking your car, and this is free. At the time of writing, entry is very reasonably priced at £6.00 for adults, £5.50 for students/OAPs, ...
Spudtastic 01.04.2009
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Advantages: Different every time you visit, good for kids Disadvantages: Uphill, not suitable for people with walking difficulties or wheelchairs
I've been to Trentham Monkey Forest on three occasions and now and I am so looking forward to going again when the weather warms up a little this year. Its a little to cold to wander round at the moment.
Initially when I went to the Monkey Forest for the second time, I did actually wonder why I was bothering as I had been before and at the end of the day what's going to be different the second time from the first but it is actually a different experience ... ...housed to roam freely at Trentham Monkey Forest as they would if they were in the wild.
The Monkey Forest itself take around half an hour to walk around if you started and didn't stop, however they monkeys are fed every couple of hours and normally you always get the opportunity to see them have their lunch, normally consisting of fruit, apples, strawberries etc only the best for these little guys.
At the forest, quite a few of the monkey you will ...
blondgem 12.01.2008
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Advantages: Get close to the monkeys, other things to do in the estate Disadvantages: Expensive for a whole family, park is small so you won't spend long there, rude staff on gate
...decided to check out the Trentham Monkey Forest. I had found out about it by reading a Dooyoo review and the fact that it was about an hour's drive from her home in Derby, and there were other things to do there such as an outlet and scenic walks, made it the ideal location for us to pass a pleasant day. Sadly, things didn't end up quite so rosy. First let me explain a little about the Monkey Forest. It is set in the Trentham Estate in Stoke-on-Trent, ... ...attractions such as a retail village, beautiful gardens, an aerial assault course and woodland walks. You enter the Monkey Forest through a separate gate to the rest of the estate, and once through the "monkey-proof gates" get up close and personal with around 140 Barbary apes, who live in the 60 acre park. If you actually consider how big 60 acres is, it doesn't seem like much once you're inside because you do have to follow the paths and a lot ...
bamamo 29.07.2009
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Advantages: So much to do, fun for every family member, really impressive facilities Disadvantages: Not enough time for everything!
It's the first day of the summer holidays and we wanted to visit somewhere new, exciting and for all members of the family. We've just returned and had the best day!
After reading other reviews prior to the trip we decided to park our car at 'Trentham Estate' car park, rather than 'monkey Forest' itself to avoid any queues. It's also the closest car park to the M6. We had no traffic hassle and parked easily in a huge car park. We then walked through ... ...to the Italian gardens and lake walk. We bought a joint ticket to the gardens and monkey forest (new this year) for £11.50 - adult and £9 - child. I had read previously that a trip just to monkey forest would not be sufficient for a whole day out and I totally agree.
When you enter the gardens you see the huge lake in front of you. If you take the path to the left you can walk alongside the lake all the way down to monkey forest. I think this took ...
skus123 22.07.2009
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