Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre

Open 7-days a week, all year round

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Welcome To Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre

A Perfect Day Out

Home of the internationally renowned Cotebrook Shire Horse Stud we have been breeding prize winning Shires here for over 50 years and they form the centrepiece of the Centre

Things To Do

Something For Everyone

We love sharing our beautiful Shire Horse Centre with you. We have lots to see and do while you visit to make your day a magical one

Up Close And Personal

Meet Our Horses

Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre is the only Shire Horse stud farm in the UK open to the public, with up to 30 shires to see during the stud season.

Out of season there are still around 20 shires, many of which are stabled during the winter months

Take A Walk On The Wild Side

Wildlife Watch Nature Trail

In conjunction with the Cheshire Wildlife Trust we have Wildlife Watch Nature Trail which links the native species exhibits at our visitor attraction with the wildlife that can be found both on our farm and in the wider countryside around us

Refresh and Relax

Lakeside Cafe

Our Lakeside Café is fully open daily from 10am to 4.30pm serving a selection of hot and chilled drinks, homemade soup, filled rolls and paninis, cakes & bakes not to forget our delicious cream teas! Our menu blackboards also have our specials including baked potatoes, warm apple pie and custard to name but a few.

Our menu is available to dine in or takeaway.

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Get Involved

We love sharing our fabulous Shire horses with you and there are many ways you can get involved