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Autumn Safari
Pre-Visit Information
Time: Start times vary between 2.15pm and 4.00pm.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes (and no more than 30 minutes) before the tour is due to begin.
What’s provided: Knepp Wild Range charcuterie and a tot of homemade sloe gin – please let us know of any allergies, or if you’re vegetarian/vegan, in advance so we can cater for you.
What to bring: Camera (note – flash is not allowed as it startles the animals, and it will be too dark to photograph in the woods). Torch (essential). No dogs please.
What to wear: Please be prepared for the British autumn weather! The ground is uneven so wear sturdy waterproof hiking boots and, in wet weather or following wet days, wellies are a must as our paths can be submerged by water in places. We recommend a warm fleece, waterproof jacket and trousers, hat, gloves etc. Please do not wear bright or white clothing.
Please note: Guests should not smoke or vape on safaris.
Where to meet: The Cow Barn, Knepp Safaris, New Barn Farm, Swallows Lane, Dial Post, West Sussex, RH13 8NN. Down a long track, which is accessed via Swallows Lane, just next to the village of Dial Post.
Upon arrival to the Cow Barn, please enter your vehicle registration to validate your free parking.
Car Park what3words: ///CLAP.FORTNIGHT.AWAKE
Cow Barn what3words: ///FORMS.CORPORATE.DIVISIBLE
Please allow plenty of time to travel to Knepp as our safaris leave promptly at the designated start time. For arrivals of more than 15 minutes late, we regret to inform you that it will not be possible for us to help you join the safari.
Travelling by car
Parking is free in the Car Park at New Barn Farm.
We are in a remote and relatively crime-free area but we can’t take responsibility for valuables on site, including vehicles and their contents in the Car Park.
Travelling from the Knepp Wilding Kitchen
The Wilding Kitchen Restaurant and Shop are in a different location from where our rewilding safaris take place.
Please allow 5 minutes to drive and 15 minutes to walk to New Barn Farm.
If you are eating lunch at the Wilding Kitchen, please give yourself at least 1.5 hours to sit and enjoy your food.
Travelling by public transport
As we’re in a rural location, we recommend planning your journey in advance.
Walk/Cycle
We are surrounded by public footpaths and bridleways, including:
Sussex Diamond Way (North)
Downs Link (East)
South Downs Way (South)
West Sussex Literary Trail (West)
Bus
The 23 bus runs along the A24 between Horsham and Worthing.
The nearest bus stop is Partridge Green Turn on the A24. From there you’ll need to walk along the public highway sliproad for about 50m from the northbound bus stop, or cross the dual carriageway for the southbound stop, before joining the public footpath into the Estate.
Rail
Our closest train stations are:
Billingshurst (8.3 miles)
Horsham (8.9 miles)
Christ’s Hospital (9 miles)
There is a taxi rank outside Horsham Station.
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