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We brought my 15 yr old son the first drive experience for his birthday. He had a great day and his instructor Dave was very friendly and had a great sense of humour which made the boys in his group at ease. As we watched it made us smile as the 3 boys had big grins on their faces!! My only very small complaint is that we left Oxford at 6.30am and we were looking forward to breakfast but nothing was open at Rockingham racing circuit. But that never stopped a great day - THANKYOU

Customer: Karen Loveridge
Bought: First Drive experience (for my son aged 15yrs)

Bird of Prey Days

These fantastic experiences give you the chance to get up close and personal with some incredible creatures. With a variety of locations to choose from you will be spoilt for choice! Enjoy handling the birds and have a go at flying them yourself!

Falconry techniques have been refined over centuries and passed down from many falconers. These experiences give you the opportunity to share in this knowledge and also to interact with these magnificent birds of prey up close before learning how to fly them to the fist. These birds are not trained to do tricks they simply mimic what comes naturally to them. All the birds on show will display their natural instincts to soar, quarter, pounce and mantle.

With a huge variety of locations available for these experiences there is guaranteed to be somewhere close by for you to go to. Your day will be packed full of fun and amazing information leaving you desperate to book yourself in again!

Birds of Prey Experience Cheshire - £57

Learn to handle and fly birds of prey with this fun falconry experience in Cheshire!

Enjoy an informative tour around the centre.
Learn about the various birds and their abilities and characteristics.
Spend time learning the basics of handling and flying the birds to your fist.
Your experience will conclude with a Hawk walk.
Please allow 3 hours for this experience.

Locations:
North West: Cheshire (Knutsford)

Notes & Restrictions

Voucher valid for 10 months.
Please wear outdoor clothing and a pair of boots.
The species of bird flown will depend on the time of year.

Q. How many birds will we handle?

A. On average you will handle/fly between 8-10 birds.

Birds of Prey Experience North Yorkshire - £62

Discover the wonder of falconry and handle some amazing Birds of Prey with this fantastic experience in Yorkshire.

Enjoy a tea or coffee on arrival.
Before you start you will be given a short introduction to the birds and the centre.
Spend time learning the basics of bird handling.
Take the birds into the adjoining fields and woods to really see how they fly.
Your entire experience will last around 3 hours.

Locations:
North East: North Yorkshire (Skipton)

Notes & Restrictions

Voucher valid for 10 months.
Please bring boots with you and wear suitable outdoor clothing.
The species of bird will depend on the time of year.
There will be a maximum of 6 people taking part.

Birds of Prey Experience Essex - £64

Handle and fly Birds of Prey during this interactive falconry experience in Essex.

Your session will start off with a tour of the centre and talk on the birds housed there.
You will then spend time with the birds and will learn about handling them and have them fly to your fist.
Please allow around 3 hours for the entire experience.

Locations:
East: Essex (Castle Hedingham)

Notes & Restrictions

Voucher valid for 10 months.
Bird species will vary depending on the time of year.
Spectators are welcome to watch, there will be an extra charge for this.
Please dress appropriately and bring boots.

Q. Where in Essex does this take place please?

A. This experience is held in Billericay.

Birds of Prey Experience West Midlands - £67

Fly a variety of magnificent birds of prey during this fun falconry experience in the West Midlands.

A warm drink will waiting for you on arrival.
Enjoy a tour and introduction to the birds.
Spend time handling the bird of prey and learning to fly them to the fist.
Please allow around 3 hours

Locations:
Midlands: West Midlands (Stourbridge)

Notes & Restrictions

Voucher valid for 10 months.
Min age - 12 years.
The birds flown will depend on the time of year.
Please bring boots and dress appropriately.

Birds of Prey Experience in Hampshire - £72

Enjoy getting up close to these amazing and beautiful birds of prey! Spend time learning all about them, you will also get to fly and handle the birds for a memorable experience.

Enjoy a tour of the bird of prey centre.
Learn about the conservation and rehabilitation work done at the centre.
You will spend time handling a range of birds and learning how to fly them.
Your session will last around 3 hours.

Locations:
South East: Hampshire (Andover)

Notes & Restrictions

Voucher valid for 10 months for one person.
Min age - 16 years.
Good outdoor clothing for the time of year is required.
Available throughout the year.
There will be a maximum of 5 guests per session.

Bird of Prey Experience (UK Wide) - £75

A fantastic falconry experience that gives you the opportunity to handle and fly birds of prey yourself!

On arrival you will enjoy a tour of your chosen venue (depending on location).
Learn about the birds you will be handling with an informative talk by your instructor.
Spend time learning the basics of bird handling and how to fly them to the fist.
These days are hands on, so you will enjoy getting up close with these magnificent birds of prey.
Your day will last around 2-3 hours.

Locations:
East: Bedfordshire (Biggleswade), Essex (Castle Hedingham); Midlands: Derbyshire (Risley), Warwickshire (Sutton Cheney), West Midlands (Stourbridge); North East: North Yorkshire (Ripon, Skipton); North West: Cheshire (Knutsford); Scotland: Fife (Comrie, Kirkcaldy), Lanarkshire (Biggar); South East: Hampshire (Andover), Kent (Eynsford), West Sussex (Chichester); South West: Cornwall (Launceston)

Notes & Restrictions

Voucher valid for 10 months.
Minimum age - 10 - 16 years (depending on location).
The Perthshire and Kent venues do not include a guided tour of their centres, but access is provided.
The birds flown will vary depending on the time of year that you go.
Spectators are welcome but there may be an entrance fee, (max of 1 spectator at Cornwall).
Dogs are not permitted at some locations.

Q. Is this activity done on a one to one basis with a trainer or is it with a group of people?

A. Generally the bird of prey days are held as part of a small group, they are not run on a one to one basis.

Q. Could you tell me the centres in Kent and West Sussex?

A. The Kent location is Eynsford and the West Sussex location is Chichester.

Birds of Prey Experience Lanarkshire - £75

Spend time learning how to handle and fly birds of prey during this one to one falconry experience in Lanarkshire.

Experience begins with an informative tour of the centre where you will get the opportunity to see a variety of different birds and learn all about them.
Chance to fly some of the birds you have seen to the fist under the watchful eye of the trainer.
This is one to one session, it will just be you, the trainer and the birds.
Your session will last around 3 hours.

Locations:
Scotland: Lanarkshire (Biggar)

Notes & Restrictions

Voucher valid for 10 months.
The birds flown will vary depending on the time of year.
Boots and good outdoor clothing are recommended.

Birds of Prey Day North Yorkshire - £109

Spend a day learning how to handle and fly Birds of Prey with this interactive falconry experience based in the stunning Yorkshire Dales.

Enjoy welcome drinks and an introduction to the birds and the centre.
Spend time learning the basics of handling and flying the birds with your experienced instructor.
Take a hawk walk and watch the birds in the natural environment.
This is full day lasting around 6 hours.

Locations:
North East: North Yorkshire (Skipton)

Notes & Restrictions

Voucher valid for 10 months.
Please wear boots and good outdoor clothing.
Birds flown will depend on the time of year.

Birds of Prey Day Cheshire - £114

Spend a day at a falconry centre in Cheshire learning all about birds of prey and flying some of these beautiful creatures yourself.

Meet the birds housed at the centre during your tour of the facilities.
Spend time with your instructor learning all there is to know about bird of prey care.
The basics of handling and flying these birds will be taught to you.
Enjoy hands on time with the birds as you take them on a hawk walk through the surrounding fields.
Lunch is included in this 6.5 hour experience.

Locations:
North West: Cheshire (Knutsford)

Notes & Restrictions

Voucher valid for 10 months.
All dates are booked directly with the centre.
Boots and suitable outdoor clothing are recommended.
The birds flown are dependant on the time of year.

Bird of Prey Day (UK Wide) - £120

Enjoy time with some amazing Birds of Prey and learn the art of falconry during this fun and interactive experience.

Learn about the birds you will be flying and what to expect from your day during a tour of the bird of prey centre (not available at all locations).
Your instructor will show you how to handle the birds and how to call them to your fist.
You will have plenty of hands on experience during this full day experience.
Expect the entire experience to last between 5 and 7 hours.

Locations:
East: Bedfordshire (Biggleswade), Essex (Castle Hedingham); Midlands: Derbyshire (Risley), West Midlands (Stourbridge); North East: North Yorkshire (Ripon, Skipton); North West: Cheshire (Knutsford); Scotland: Fife (Comrie, Kirkcaldy); South East: Kent (Eynsford), West Sussex (Chichester); South West: Cornwall (Launceston)

Notes & Restrictions

Voucher valid for 10 months.
Minimum age - 10 - 16 years (depending on location).
Available October - March at North Yorkshire.
The birds flown will vary depending on the time of year.
Lunch is included at Cheshire, Cornwall, Kent, North Yorkshire, Perthshire and West Sussex.
At the Fife you will receive £10 towards your meal at a local bistro.
At Perthshire you will see the birds in their natural surroundings instead of a tour.
At Kent there is no guided tour but you can see the facilities yourself.
At Cornwall there are no spectators allowed.
Dogs are not permitted at some locations.

Gift Pack and Delivery Information

You will receive a presentation voucher pack containing an activity gift voucher (valid for 10 months unless otherwise stated above), information about the experience and booking instructions.

Your voucher pack will be sent via 1st class post, or you can request our 48 Hour Guaranteed Delivery service for an additional charge. Please allow 3-5 working days for 1st class delivery and 2 working days for the 48 Hour service.

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