When it comes to finding a perfect family day out, Trentham Monkey Forest stands out as a top choice for families with kids of all ages. Located in Stoke-On-Trent, this unique attraction and 60-acre forest offers a delightful mix of adventure, education, and close encounters with Barbary macaques that will enchant both parents and kids. If you’re searching for a day trip that is simply bananas, then look no further than Trentham Monkey Forest, where YOU can walk amongst them! It is the ultimate primate experience.
Walk amongst monkeys and enjoy a unique day out for all the family.
Monkey Forest is home to 140 free-ranging Barbary macaques. Visitors walk along the 3/4 of a mile pathway. Walk, watch, and be AMAZED as the endangered monkeys live as they would in the wild - RIGHT BEFORE YOUR EYES AND FROM 2 METRES AWAY!
Situated in a BEAUTIFUL ancient Staffordshire woodland. Trentham Monkey Forest is the perfect day out for all ages.
Adventure play just got more fun! With not one, but TWO Primate Themed Play Areas, your little monkeys can let of some steam!
With the new play area now open, the experience can now be extended outside of the monkey enclosure, providing littler guests with even more activities to do at the park. The exciting space has been designed for children to explore and replicate various primate behaviour, proving fun and educational. We see the new play area as a great learning opportunity for your little monkeys as they can go bananas and replicate various primate behaviours!
140 monkeys living in Stoke on Trent? Why's that duck?
This unique idea first started back in 1969 when our first park was opened in France. Due to the success of the park, a second park was opened in Rocamadour, also in France. Later a third park opened in Germany in 1976.
In 2004 two groups of Barbary macaques from the existing parks were re-homed here in Trentham, and the park opened to the public in July 2005.
Unfortunately, Barbary macaques are listed as endangered by the IUCN Red List due to loss of habitat and the illegal pet trade.
Trentham Monkey Forest aims to provide visitors with a unique, interesting, and educational experience while raising awareness and informing you of our involvement in the conservation of the endangered wild Barbary macaques, and the research we do to help protect them.
We pride ourselves on being one of the most unique days out in the UK, whilst doing everything we can to help these endangered monkeys.
Only open on weekends in March > Fully open from 22nd March.
Opens at 10am, but closing times vary.
February & Weekends in March - 10am-4pm (Last Entry 3pm)
22nd March - 31st July - 10am-5pm (Last Entry 4pm)
1st August - 31st August - 10am - 6pm (Last Entry 5pm)
1st September - 25th October - 10am-5pm (Last Entry 4pm)
26th October - 2nd November -10am-4pm (Last Entry 3pm)
* Last entry 1 hour before closing *
3rd November 2025 - February 2026 CLOSED
Trentham Monkey Forest
Trentham Monkey Forest , Trentham Estate, Stone Road, Trentham, Staffordshire, ST4 8AY, England
Tel: 01782659845
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Last updated: 09:16 01/09/2026
