Date opened 1993 Website livingrainforest.org Phone +44 1635 202444 | Annual visitors 75,000 Opened 1993 | |
Location Hampstead Norreys, Newbury, Berkshire, England Major exhibits Giant Water Lily, Dwarf Crocodile, Goeldi’s Monkeys, Tropical trails, Amazing plants, Spectacular blooms, Silent hunters, Delicate beauty Address North Wessex Downs AONB, Hampstead Norreys, Thatcham RG18 0TN, UK Hours Closing soon · 10AM–5PMTuesday10AM–5PMWednesday10AM–5PMThursday10AM–5PMFriday10AM–5PMSaturday10AM–5PMSunday10AM–5PMMonday10AM–5PMSuggest an edit Similar Beale Park, Donnington Castle, Goldwell Park, Bucklebury Farm Park, Sandham Memorial Chapel Profiles | ||
The Living Rainforest is an indoor greenhouse tropical rainforest located in Hampstead Norreys in Berkshire, England. It is a popular ecological centre, educational centre and visitor attraction, run by the Trust for Sustainable Living.
The site was once an orchid nursery called Wyld Court Orchids. It was converted in 1993 by philanthropist Keith Bromley and horticulturalist Barry Findon into a rainforest visitor centre, and renamed Wyld Court Rainforest. They donated the facility to the World Land Trust in 1996. The site has been operated by Karl Hansen as an independent educational charity since July 2000.
References
The Living Rainforest Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA