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Birds Of Prey Half Day Experience For One - Gloucestershire

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Immerse yourself in the captivating world of birds of prey with an exclusive half-day or full-day course in Gloucestershire led by expert falconer Ben Long. Discover the deep-rooted passion of Ben, a leading authority in falconry since the early 1970s. Just a five-minute drive from J12 of the M5, the course unfolds on a sprawling estate near Hardwicke, nestled in the picturesque Gloucestershire countryside. Here, Ben will personally guide you through the mesmerising world of these majestic birds tethered to their perches outdoors, sharing intriguing insights into each species’ history and background. The half-day course invites you to handle and fly these domestically bred yet inherently wild birds of prey, including the rare opportunity to interact with the world's fastest creature, the Peregrine Falcon. Gain first hand experience in the care and handling of these magnificent birds, and assist in flying them from swinging lures and lures suspended hundreds of feet in the air, tethered to kites or balloons. It's worth noting that Ben's collection is not accessible to the general public, making these small and intimate group experiences the ultimate way to intimately engage with various types of raptors, all under the expert guidance of a true falconry connoisseur.

  • Meet the birds at Hardwicke in Gloucestershire
  • This centre is not normally open to the public
  • Hosted by Ben Long, a UK leading falconer
  • Flying with Peregrine Falcons and Hawks
  • Half Day Experience

  • Enjoy a half or full day falconry experience
  • All sessions are usually run in small groups of 4-5 participants
  • Learn about the history of falconry and fly a selection of hawks and falcons
  • The centre is not open to the public so your experience is exclusive
  • Receive a certificate and as a memento of your day
  • Refreshments are included

Half Day Experience

  • Experience the thrill of flying hawks and time permitting also an owl to the glove
  • Take part in the training of the falcons, often including a Peregrine
  • Experiences last approximately 3 hours

  • There is no minimum age
  • Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult (Spectator fees apply)

  • Selected weekend and weekday dates throughout the year
  • Half days: 13:00-16:00
  • Dates are subject to availability and weather conditions

  • Spectators are welcome to attend for a small fee payable on the day
  • There are toilets on site as well a classroom providing falconry items of interest, educational dvds, tea/coffee and a lunch area

Our ethos is that your 'experience' should begin from the moment you first browse the site and we can deliver this because of:
  • - once you buy a voucher you are not then left to book the experience yourself. We handle your booking from A-Z, not only providing online dates but also dealing with the supplier to secure your date. Even after you have had your experience, we will ask you for a review of the event to ensure everything went ok.
  • - Our core staff have been working in the industry since 2004 and have all the experience necessary to deliver the experience that is perfect for you.
  • - Each venue and provider has been vetted by us and reviewed by our customers meaning we can give you honest, unbiased advice about what you are ordering.
  • - We have 3 lines of communication; phone, chat and email and our customer service centre is open 6 days a week. The average answer time for our call centre to answer is 20 seconds and we have a vast help section where you should be able to find any answer online.
  • - Once you have chosen a date, we will help to ensure that you get the confirmation in time for your event and if need be we will liaise with the supplier on your behalf if there is a problem.
  • - After each event we invite our customers to review the venue and the provider. This valuable feedback is then used to improve our service and also made public to other customers considering the same event. As a returning customer you will be eligible for a trackdays.co.uk discount code to use on your next purchase.

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J Tipper
My falconry day in Gloucestershire was hugely enjoyable and Ben is a very knowledgeable and patient teacher. His love of falconry and years of experience were very evident and he took us through a whole range of skills and learning in easily digested steps. We were able to handle and fly a wide range of birds, which was both exciting and fascinating. Not to be forgotten. I would recommend a course with Ben to anyone interested in falconry and at what ever level.
David Randall
I have just completed a falconry experience with Ben Long and his birds of prey in Gloucestershire and would like to express my appreciation for the most perfect day. Ben was so well organised the whole day flowed and passed far too quickly. Ben is so passionate about his chosen sport it was a privilege to spend the day with him. His knowledge was outstanding. My wife also came along on the day and was made to feel so welcome and part of my experience, it has inspired her to go on her own falconry day sometime soon!
Sally
01 October 2024
Wonderful afternoon beautiful birds and very well looked after well organised friendly welcome from the staff Have already recommended to friends