Courses and Experiences
We are now taking bookings again for courses and experiences, please call 01434 250400 for availability.
We are a RAPTOR AWARDS Training and Assessment Centre
Please note that all courses must be pre-booked. Spectators by arrangement.
For availability or to book, please ring us on 01434 250400
This is a 3 hour course (11am – 2pm) during which we will introduce you to our birds and show you how we look after them.
The course will include:-
- How to tie the falconer’s knot, attach a swivel and jesses, oiling jesses etc.
- The correct method to pick up a bird, weigh a bird and place it back safely on its perch.
- Participate in a training or flying session and learn how to receive a bird onto the fist.
After the course you are welcome to spend the remainder of the day at the Centre.
Cost – £90 per person
This is a 5 hour course (11am – 4pm) designed to give a basic understanding of the requirements for people who are considering purchasing a bird of prey.
The course will include:-
- All aspects of the “Introduction to Falconry Course” Plus
- Correct housing for your bird, perches, hygiene etc.
- Basic flying techniques including training methods.
- Diet, types of food available and methods of feeding.
- Choosing and purchasing a suitable bird.
Cost £130 per person – please note this course can be extended to a number of days to ensure that the participant reaches the required standard before purchasing a bird.
This is an ideal treat for anyone who loves owls and birds of prey. They will have the opportunity to get “hands on” experience with these spectacular birds. The course will last approximately 1 hours and is designed for children or adults who are interested in nature and birds in general, but especially owls.
The whole session takes place undercover and is therefore available throughout the year regardless of the weather.
Cost £40.00 per person
Enjoy the experience of walking in the surrounding countryside with one of our Harris hawks following on and swooping down to take food from your fist.
The Hawk Walk duration is one hour and is available from April to October.
Cost £55.00 per person.
Family Hawk Walk £170 ( 2 Adults + 2 Children )
11am-2pm If you love photography and would like the opportunity to take pictures of a selection of our birds, then this is perfect for you. We will set up the shot in a natural looking environment to enable you to get the best picture possible. All of our courses are on a one to one basis so it will just be you and the falconer, oh, and the birds! If you want to share your day with a friend or relative that is OK too, but we will never make you share your day with a stranger.
The cost is £65 per person
Bird of Prey Taster Session Cost £55 Duration 1½ hours
This is an ideal treat for anyone who loves Birds of Prey. They will have the opportunity to get “hands on” experience with these spectacular birds.
This experience starts at 11am, when you will have the opportunity to handle and feed a selection of Falcons, Hawks and Owls.
The whole session takes place undercover and is therefore available throughout the year regardless of the weather.
Family Experience Cost £170 ( 2 Adults + 2 Children )
This course is designed for the whole family (2 adults + 2 children) and follows the same plan as the Birds of Prey Taster Session
All prices include full day entry to the Birds of Prey Centre