During a recent trip to the Peak District and Stoke-on-Trent, I stumbled upon a true gem in the heart of the Midlands. The Trentham Monkey Forest , home to 140 endangered Barbary Macaques, is the UK's largest primate habitat, and as I found out, it's worth every penny for a visit.

Stepping through the park's double gates feels like entering another realm. Dense foliage, meandering paths and a growing sense of anticipation taking over.

I was eager to spot monkeys, and I wanted to see them immediately. Despite the park being bustling with visitors, the pathways were spacious enough to manoeuvre past clusters of children and families - particularly if you're accustomed to navigating London during peak hours, as I am.

I watched a David Attenborough documentary surrounded by monkeys and fe

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