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About
Conkers is the award winning attraction at the heart of the National Forest, with itsunique mix of indoor and outdoor experiences to keep you and your family engaged for hours.
In the Discovery Centre there are four discovery zones designed for children and adults of all ages, over 100 interactive exhibits, the Enchanted Forest Adventure Play area with scary troll, bats and spiders, the interactive forest floor and the simulated tree top walk – a moving bridge through the skies. Don't forget to enjoy our exciting 4D Cinema Experience!
Enjoy the great outdoors and explore over 120 acres of the picturesque grounds including maturing woodland, lakes and gardens. There are 23 different outdoor activities including the 450 metre barefoot walk. Visitors can walk along sculpture trails or through a wonderful wildflower glade, try out the challenging eighteen stage activity course, climb to the top of the sky viewing tower for a treetop panorama or play in the Playdale adventure playground and our Twisty Towers play area".
Jump on the Conkerchoo Two Train and take a ride between the Discovery and Waterside Centres.
There’s also the new Aerial Adventure with high and low ropes, climbing wall, 110 metre zip wire and power-fan descender
(There is an additional charge for the Aerial Adventure activities).
New for 2017 the 4D Cinema Experience brings a whole new dimension to the visitor experience. You are immersed into a world of special effects including lightning and smells! This creates the ultimate cinematic experience. The first show is “The Little Ant Adventures” – a short animation but full of surprises.
Conkers also runs a number of activity programmes during the school holidays.
Events include Santa’s Winter Wonderland through to Halloween and Firework Nights and live music in the Arena at Waterside.
Our music concerts are performed in a covered amphitheatre.
Guide Prices
GIFT AIDED PRICES
Adult Entrance Ticket £9.95
Child Entrance Ticket £8.95
Child Entrance Ticket (0 - 2yrs) FREE
Concessions Entrance Ticket £8.95
Family Entrance Ticket (2 adults and 2 children) £35.95
STANDARD TICKET PRICES
Adult Entrance Ticket £9.05
Child Entrance Ticket £8.14
Child Entrance Ticket (0 - 2yrs) FREE
Concessions Entrance Ticket £8.14
Family Entrance Ticket (2 adults and 2 children) £35.95
(Please note: There is a small additional charge for the Billy Bonkers Indoor Play Centre at Waterside).
Please visit the website www.visitconkers.com for full pricing and to buy tickets online.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From the South: M42 leave the M42 at J11, travel north west on the A444 towards Burton-on-Trent. After approximately 2 miles, when reaching the village of Overseal turn right at the junction with the B5003 for the Waterside Centre or take the second right at the next crossroads and follow the road up to the T junction, turn immediately right towards Moira and you will find the Discovery Centre entrance approximately 100 yards on your right. From the North: A42 leave the A42 at the junction to Measham, travel south to the traffic lights. Turn right on to the B586 toward Moira. CONKERS is clearly signed on the junction with the B5003 at Moira. Travel straight ahead for approximately half-a-mile for the Discovery Centre entrance or turn left at this junction and follow the road to the Waterside Centre.
Public Transport Directions
The nearest railway station is Burton, which is 6 miles away.
TripAdvisor
Awards
- Other Awards
Self-assessed Accessibility Information
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
- Wheelchairs available
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
- Pushchairs available
Groups
- Education/study area
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities
- Facilities for conferencing
- Facilities for corporate hospitality
Parking
- Free Parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Gift shop
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
- Telephone (public)
Site Features
- Welcome Host
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Opening Times
| Winter (22 Sept 2024 - 31 Mar 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Summer (1 Apr 2025 - 21 Sept 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 18:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 18:00 |
* Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
