Boconnoc Estate Deer Safari Sessions

Come join us for a fascinating wildlife adventure at Boconnoc Estate. Hop on board the tractor-trailer with our Deer Ranger who will lead you on a safari through beautiful grounds to the ancient Deer Park, where you’ll have the opportunity to observe these graceful creatures in action.

Boconnoc Deer Park is known as far back as 1540, Henry VIII’s map of coastal fortifications showed Boconnoc surrounded by a deer park. It is abundant with beech, oak, ash, and willow trees. It is home to 188 lichen species, including the only known British site for Porcina Hibernica. The Deer Park is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is considered the best old-growth southern oceanic woodland in the South West of England.

The Safari will start in the Stable Yard with a talk all about the Deer, their habits and the work that goes into running the Deer Park, following this visitors will be taken to the Deer park on a tractor-trailer to observe the Deer herd.

Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic, enjoy in the Stable Yard, and spend some time in the games and craft rooms.

Tuesday 8th April 2025 10am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm. These are two separate sessions – the cost is for either the morning or afternoon session.

There are also safari sessions on –

Friday 8th August, Saturday 25th October and Wednesday 29th October.

Adult – £15, Child- (under 16) £7.50, Under 3’s – free.

Book tickets at the Boconnoc Estate website 

Meet in the Boconnoc Stable Yard, the Safari lasts for two hours.