The Palm Café
Open from 10am to 4pm.
Indoor and outdoor tables overlooking the wildfowl fountain pond. The kitchen serves full hot meals as well as snacks to grab on the go and cakes worth taking time over. We’re proud of our 5/5 hygiene rating too.
Opening times
When are we open?
Between 10am – 5pm every day
(In British Summer Time).
In winter, the Park is open until 4.30pm
Last entry is 1 hour before closing, so shake a tail feather!
Directions
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How to find us
Birdworld is located on the Hampshire / Surrey border, only two miles south of Farnham and within an hour’s drive of London.
Address:
Birdworld, Holt Pound,
Farnham, Surrey,
GU10 4LD, UK
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and greener travel options!
The South Western Railway service from London Waterloo to Alton, stops at Aldershot, Farnham and Bentley. From Farnham or Aldershot train station, visitors can take the Stagecoach bus service directly to a stop right outside Birdworld.
To receive a 10% discount on your Birdworld entrance ticket, simply travel using the Stagecoach bus service and remember to keep your ticket as proof of purchase.
Please click here for the latest timetable for the South Bus Route to help you plan your journey to Birdworld.
If you would prefer to walk, why not download printable directions from Bentley train station?
To receive a 10% discount on your Birdworld entrance ticket, simply travel using the Stagecoach bus service and remember to keep your ticket as proof of purchase.
Please click here for the latest timetable for the South Bus Route to help you plan your journey to Birdworld.
If you would prefer to walk, why not download printable directions from Bentley train station?
Easily accessible from the M25, you’ll find us 2 miles south of Farnham on the A325. Well signposted from the M3 junction 4, just follow the brown and white cockatoo road signs.
You can lock your bicycle securely at Birdworld, so cycling is also a great way to get here.
Please download our directions from Bentley train station for this fun and easy route.
Take a look at this guide from You Well to find where to hire bikes in Surrey if you'd like to cycle to us but don't own a bike.
Be a friend to the environment - why not start your visit to Birdworld with a nature walk through the beautiful Alice Holt Forest?
For a more eco-friendly way to reach us, you can download directions to walk from Bentley station here.
The walk takes around 30-45 minutes. If you have any time, we recommend you visit the Bentley Butterfly Meadow, next to the station. This site of special scientific interest is managed by Butterfly Conservation and always displays up-to-date information on what to look out for. Bright eyes may catch sight of the stunning Purple Emperor, glowing Silver Washed Fritillaries or a tiny Grizzled Skipper whizzing by.
A bird’s-eye view of our park and gardens
Food & DrinkPlaces to
Places to
eat and drink
Parrot Point
This large outdoor kiosk is right next to a play area, surrounded by picnic tables. It’s the place for a quick round of hot dogs and jacket potatoes. Well-stocked with plenty of ice cream, and hot and cold drinks, to keep you refreshed for the fun ahead.
Picnic areas
Birdworld is yours to explore, to stop and eat where you like. With 18 acres of parkland you’ll find plenty of spots for a picnic.
Please don’t share your food with the birds. While sharing is caring between people, it can make our feathery friends dangerously ill. Thank you for understanding.
Parking
You’ll find plenty of parking spaces available for whenever you visit. There is no charge to park at Birdworld.
There are also numerous spaces reserved for disabled badge holders, all located next to the main entrance.
Bicycles can be securely chained to a metal rack which is also next to the main entrance.