Does Longleat ruin your car?

Our cheeky monkeys may well climb on your car and can cause damage. Unfortunately, we can’t take responsibility for any damage or losses to your car including spoilers, trims, roof racks, accessories and parking sensors (which are their favourite).

Do cars get damaged at Safari Park?

Incidents are not frequent, we do not have monkeys here at the Park, and therefore it is extremely unlikely that anything will damage your vehicle. If you do not wish to drive your own vehicle around the Safari, we do offer a Guided Minibus Tour.

Can you avoid monkeys Longleat?

Yes, you can bypass the monkey enclosure if you don’t want them on your car but in all honesty, you miss the best bit of the park. It’s so funny to watch them jumping from car to car and the chances of any serious damage been done is slim.

Is Longleat Drive through safe?

Much like the other answers here, yes, it’s safe to drive through the monkey enclosure. Windows should be closed and no feeding is permitted. Again, pot luck on car damage – There were loads of cars when we went through, but did notice some vehicles that had some items lovingly removed. over a year ago.

Do you drive your own car through Longleat Safari?

If you use our car parks, you do so at your own risk. Longleat is not able to accept any responsibility for damage, accidents or losses.

Can you go around Longleat without a car?

Yes it is possible to go to Longleat and safari and adventure park without a car you can also pay an extra £5 at Guest services to go on the safari bus so you dont miss out on the amazing animal they run at 11,12,2,3 (4 and 5) varies on how busy the day is, there is also a hotel just up the road opposite the main house …

Does your car get damaged at Woburn Safari?

Worried about taking your car into the ‘jungle’? No need – the monkeys rarely damage cars, and there is a bypass if you don’t wish to drive through this section.

Can you bypass the monkeys at Woburn Safari Park?

You have to drive through , but you can avoid the monkeys which is what we did as we were in a hire car. You can bypass the monkey enclosure although when we went the monkeys were well behaved and only got on the park jeep. I think you can do an off road jeep tour with guide, as we saw several going round.

Has anyone died at Longleat?

“It is with the deepest sadness we have to announce Lord Bath has died at the age of 87,” a statement from Longleat and the Thynn family said. “Alexander Thynn, 7th Marquess of Bath, passed away on Saturday, 4th April.”

Is Longleat worth the money?

Fabulous activities, plenty to see and fill your time, shop and food costs are very reasonable and the staff are lovely, nothing is a bother and they are so helpful! Highly recommend this as a day out, couldn’t ask for better.

How long does it take to drive through Longleat Safari?

between 2 – 3 hours
The Safari Drive-Through experience can take between 2 – 3 hours so we recommend leaving plenty of time in your day to experience our famous parkland.

Which safari park is the best in UK?

Check out our pick of five of the best UK safari parks you can experience by car!

• West Midland Safari Park, Worcestershire.
• Woburn Safari Park, Buckinghamshire.
• Knowsley Safari Park, Merseyside.
• Longleat Safari and Adventure Park, Wiltshire.

Why is bubble wrap used at safari parks?

It is a problem familiar to anyone whose family day out at a safari park has ended in disaster. Just as you’re enjoying the view, a cheeky monkey yanks off your windscreen wipers or decides to have a swing on your aerial. Now, a British safari park has become the first to offer visitors protection for their cars – by covering them in bubble wrap.

Where can you get bubble wrap for cars?

Just as you’re enjoying the view, a cheeky monkey yanks off your windscreen wipers or decides to have a swing on your aerial. Now, a British safari park has become the first to offer visitors protection for their cars – by covering them in bubble wrap.

How does Longleat Safari Park protect your car from monkeys?

Longleat Safari Park has become the first to offer visitors protection for their cars against animal damage Monkey mayhem! What life was like before the bubble wrap Trained staff will apply the plastic wrap to cars, vans and minibuses before they enter the monkey drive-through, then remove and recycle it when they leave.

How is bubble wrap used at Longleat drive through?

Trained staff will apply the plastic wrap to cars, vans and minibuses before they enter the monkey drive-through, then remove and recycle it when they leave. Longleat customer service assistant Paolo Flirs said: ‘Some drivers are put off by the prospect of having their car covered in highly curious and occasionally slightly destructive simians.