Local Reviews
In September 2024, Ryan Callaghan said about Paradise Wildlife Park
What a wonderful zoo! Truly cannot believe we have not visited sooner. Highly recommend this place for a visit, especially if you have young children! Heads up, this will be a long review...
The car park has plenty of parking, with an overflow carpark across the road from the main entrance. However, I would say crossing the country lane/road from the overflow carpark did not look majorly safe. It could do with some form of speed control on the road or a dedicated crossing for pedestrians.
Also in the main carpark, there wasn't really a crossing or dedicated pathway to utilise when walking from your car to the actual queuing section to enter the zoo. So people just seem to meander through the carpark while people are driving. The entrance to the zoo was easy and the staff were friendly.
The dinosaur walk was genuinely wonderful and far exceeded any of my expectations. Our children absolutely loved it. The train ride through the dinosaur section was ok. I do not think it's worth the money though. Other zoos offer these style of rides that last longer and included more things like interactive experiences with animals etc and they don't charge extra for them.
We ate lunch in the Pangaea Restaurant near the dinosaur walk and it wasn't too bad at all. There was plenty of seating and the service wasn't slow. We all enjoyed our food and didn't manage to finish it all, so portions were more than ample.
There seemed to be plenty of activity areas, climbing frames/park apparatus for the children. We didn't utilise all of them but they all looked great. Plenty for them to do here.
Something not many people review but the toilet facilities here are, in my opinion, excellent. Everywhere we seemed to be, there was always a toilet only a short walk away. They were dotted about all over the zoo and I'm pretty sure almost every one had baby change facilities which was amazing. Truthfully, for people with young kids like us, it is so important.
Now to the animals. We had an excellent experience. The animals looked healthy and happy to me. I've read some negative reviews about the size of some of the enclosures but I did not see any problems. I'm a big cat fan and this zoo did not disappoint. We managed to get great views of all of the big cats, except the jaguar as we just missed them but obviously this is not the zoos fault. There was a jaguar talk on but we just missed it due to timing on our part. I managed to get a photo of the tiger jumping up at the glass at me, which was one of the best experiences of my life. Also got to see the beautiful snow leopard which for me was just bliss. My only gripe was in the lion section, you walk into an enclosed area which has some small glass viewing windows but every one of the windows is scratched so severely from the lions side that they are hard to see through. They need replacing but there are still other ways to see the lions.
I've also got to mention the bird section. We managed to watch the 3pm bird talk/display and it was brilliant! Arguably the best I've seen at a zoo. I've got to commend whoever designed this area of the zoo. Having the display section in the centre, with the birds aviary's around it is simple but genius. The team and how they work together in the display is also of high quality. I would say make time for this show if you visit. It's worth it!
Overall we had an absolutely wonderful day. I will be recommending this place to all of my friends and family and we will be visiting again very soon!
The car park has plenty of parking, with an overflow carpark across the road from the main entrance. However, I would say crossing the country lane/road from the overflow carpark did not look majorly safe. It could do with some form of speed control on the road or a dedicated crossing for pedestrians.
Also in the main carpark, there wasn't really a crossing or dedicated pathway to utilise when walking from your car to the actual queuing section to enter the zoo. So people just seem to meander through the carpark while people are driving. The entrance to the zoo was easy and the staff were friendly.
The dinosaur walk was genuinely wonderful and far exceeded any of my expectations. Our children absolutely loved it. The train ride through the dinosaur section was ok. I do not think it's worth the money though. Other zoos offer these style of rides that last longer and included more things like interactive experiences with animals etc and they don't charge extra for them.
We ate lunch in the Pangaea Restaurant near the dinosaur walk and it wasn't too bad at all. There was plenty of seating and the service wasn't slow. We all enjoyed our food and didn't manage to finish it all, so portions were more than ample.
There seemed to be plenty of activity areas, climbing frames/park apparatus for the children. We didn't utilise all of them but they all looked great. Plenty for them to do here.
Something not many people review but the toilet facilities here are, in my opinion, excellent. Everywhere we seemed to be, there was always a toilet only a short walk away. They were dotted about all over the zoo and I'm pretty sure almost every one had baby change facilities which was amazing. Truthfully, for people with young kids like us, it is so important.
Now to the animals. We had an excellent experience. The animals looked healthy and happy to me. I've read some negative reviews about the size of some of the enclosures but I did not see any problems. I'm a big cat fan and this zoo did not disappoint. We managed to get great views of all of the big cats, except the jaguar as we just missed them but obviously this is not the zoos fault. There was a jaguar talk on but we just missed it due to timing on our part. I managed to get a photo of the tiger jumping up at the glass at me, which was one of the best experiences of my life. Also got to see the beautiful snow leopard which for me was just bliss. My only gripe was in the lion section, you walk into an enclosed area which has some small glass viewing windows but every one of the windows is scratched so severely from the lions side that they are hard to see through. They need replacing but there are still other ways to see the lions.
I've also got to mention the bird section. We managed to watch the 3pm bird talk/display and it was brilliant! Arguably the best I've seen at a zoo. I've got to commend whoever designed this area of the zoo. Having the display section in the centre, with the birds aviary's around it is simple but genius. The team and how they work together in the display is also of high quality. I would say make time for this show if you visit. It's worth it!
Overall we had an absolutely wonderful day. I will be recommending this place to all of my friends and family and we will be visiting again very soon!
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In September 2024, Jack Cripps said about Carly Press
Great local company I use for all my printing :)
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In September 2024, Jin Sara said about Salt 'n' Pepper Turkish Restaurant
Lovely food, I had a mixed grill and my friend had fish (salmon) and I took some seabass away, the service was lovely and the owner was so friendly, me and my friend will definitely come back again.
Love Jinny x and MosesFood: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 …More
Love Jinny x and MosesFood: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 …More
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In September 2024, Aaron Barton said about Daily Driven Cars Ltd
Visited Haroon a while back ref a new vehicle
Absolutely spot on, didn’t beat around the bush. Happy with service and purchased 2 weeks later. Highly recommend
Absolutely spot on, didn’t beat around the bush. Happy with service and purchased 2 weeks later. Highly recommend
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In September 2024, Annie Walton said about Carlo Picasso Decorators
Quality service from start to finish. Really pleased with the results.
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In September 2024, vicci fletcher said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
Julie is a great host thankyou
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In September 2024, Aroob Iqbal said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
Julie has been lovely and amazing, very helpful when the machine for the hot drinks was not working fixed this immediately despite Julie’s shift being finished. She stayed behind to assist me and my colleague. Amazing service :) x
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In September 2024, Charlie Hall said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
Julie provided brilliant service with a smile, I was on a training course and fresh tea and coffee was provided by the hotel, the staff were fantastic, would recommend! Xx
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In September 2024, Helen said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
James dealt with a party of us last night. We are from Warburtons. It was our mistake that we booked wrong date for table for dinner. James kindly set us up a table in the breakfast room, as no tables in the bar. Pleasant service and thank you to James!
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In September 2024, Adam Williamson said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
Julie was helpful in helping me find the room
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