Prepare to be amazed at this Cheshire falconry venue, where you will be greeted by an impressive array of around 85 birds of prey. With one of the largest collections in the country, this centre near Northwich offers an unforgettable experience with its half-day, taster, and combo raptor encounters.
Your session will kick off with an up-close introduction to the majestic birds of prey in the aviary and out on the weathering lawn. You will then be equipped with a glove and expertly guided on how to entice the birds to land on your hand. The exhilarating feeling of a raptor landing so gracefully and softly on your hand for the first time is truly awe-inspiring. Despite any initial nerves, by the end of your immersive experience with the raptors, you will have formed an incredible bond with these amazing creatures.
For an added thrill, consider enhancing your encounter with the raptors by adding on a Segway ride around the centre to round off your unforgettable experience in the Cheshire countryside.
Open to the public, this welcoming Cheshire falconry centre is a highly sought-after visitor attraction. It has excellent on-site facilities, including an award-winning restaurant. We are confident that you will revel in these diverse and profoundly interactive raptor experiences!
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Overview
- Falconry courses near Northwich in Cheshire
- Lots of hands-on time flying birds to your glove
- Over 85 birds inc the rare White Tailed Sea Eagle
- Encounter for two
What's Included
- Enjoy a hands on falconry experience
- Plenty of time for questions
- Refreshments included
- All experiences hosted by professional falconers
- You may be joining a group of eight on the day
- A full 1.5 hours with the Raptors
- A meet and greet with your falconer and the birds
- Access to the weathering lawn and aviary
- You will handle and learn how to fly one of the birds to your hand
- Choose the Segway combo and you will both also receive a one hour woodland glide through a 12 acre woodland
Suitable For
- Minimum participant age is 14 years
- Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult
- Group sizes are kept small usually with no more than 8 guests per instructor
- Suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear should be worn
Spectators
- Spectators are welcome for an additional charge, payable when booking your date
- Current spectator charges: Raptor Experience £10pp, Meet the Birds £20pp
- Minimum spectator age 14+
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 14 years
Availability
- Falconry experiences operate all year round, subject to availability
- Experiences operate on both weekdays and weekends
- The half day course runs from 09:30 to 12:30
- This venue is not as vulnerable to adverse weather as some centres, as there is a 75' barn in which the flying can take place in wet or windy conditions
Anything Else
- You are welcome to bring a camera along
- The centre can help with advice on good hotels and B and Bs within the local Cheshire countryside
- Refreshments are available to purchase from the reception building. Further to this, there are a range of places to eat, drink and relax on-site.
- Suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear should be worn
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
