Enjoy a Falconry Experience!

We can offer you a memorable experience at one of our of bird management or falconry courses:

Introduction to Falconry

This is a half-day course during which we will introduce you to our birds and show you how to care for them. You will be shown how to pick up the bird, oil the jesses and attach the swivel. We will even teach you how to tie the Falconer's Knot! We will explain about the bird's diet, food preparation and housing and afterwards you can join one of our training or flying sessions.

Due to the popularity of this course, we would appreciate a few days notice.
 

Behind the Scenes

This is an ideal holiday treat for children aged from 12 upwards to show exactly how our Bird of Prey Centre operates. You will be made an honorary member of staff for the day and will shadow one of our Falconers in his daily routine. You will watch and learn how the Flying Squad are weighed and handled. You will help to clean the mews and prepare the food for the birds. You will, also watch and learn (and maybe even assist) how we carry out our Flying Displays.

Numbers are limited on this course, therefore advance booking is advised.
 

Children's Course

A holiday treat for younger children aged 8 to 14 years. This short course is ideal for children interested in nature and birds in general. Children will learn how birds fly and hunt, and how feathers work. They will dissect an owl pellet and be introduced to an Owl, Falcon, Hawk, Buzzard or a Vulture.
(Take a look at our Bookstore where you can buy an excellent introductory book for children).

Duration:	2 hours

Bird Managment Course

This is a full or part day course for those who are interested in finding out what it takes to master the art of Falconry and Bird Management. This is designed to give a good all round introduction to falconry for those of you who would like to keep a bird of your own. During your day with us you will learn about Falconry, furniture, accommodation, bird handling, knots, training a bird for free flight, health and hygiene, and of course, choosing and buying a Bird of Prey. You will also gain some experience in flying one of our birds within our flying grounds.

Aged 14 years upwards.

Numbers are limited on this course, therefore advance booking is advised.

Please call us on +44 (0)1434-250400 for prices.

Take a look at our Bookstore where where we recommend an excellent book to complement this course.