The West Country Wildlife Photography Centre (WCWPC) is a unique wildlife photography and film production facility at Upcott Grange Farm (a part of Rewilding Coombeshead) in Lifton, Devon, England; and is home to a splendid collection of native British species, in naturally landscaped enclosures, offering an unparalleled opportunity to film or photograph a broad range of wildlife subjects with relative ease.
We offer tailor made, personalised experiences for photographers and filmmakers, from individuals to groups to production companies; working with an experienced animal wrangler and our native British wildlife.
We have a number of photography coaches, instructors and tutors we work with who are able to provide you with hands on instruction, assisting you to create better images.
The facility was founded by Derek Gow of Derek vs Derek fame, author and leading expert in native species reintroductions and the rewilding movement.
We are located within the beautiful landscape of the River Tamar valley near the town of Launceston on the border of Devon and Cornwall. Natural wildlife is abundant in the region with well established populations of red and roe deer, badgers, foxes and otters. Barn owls and ravens are common together with a range of smaller bird species such as meadow pipits, goldfinches, linnets and yellowhammers. There is a broad butterfly compliment and the ancient hedge banks in spring offer delightful displays of wildflowers.
We welcome you to stay on site at Rewilding Coombeshead in one of our cosy shepherd huts or our wildflower meadow campsite. Rewilding Coombeshead is a fascinating multi-day stay destination offering an immersive rewilding experience including guided walks and talks and walking photo safaris.
Nearby pubs offer a range of real ales and locally sourced food, as well as a wide variety of local accommodation, from a homely farmhouse bed and breakfast to high quality hotels.
