Day ticket
Open Wednesday - Sunday
Entrance to visit our bird of prey and conservation centre where you can see our resident falcons, hawks and owls.
Winter opening hours - 1st November - 28th February:
Open Wed-Sun 10am - 4pm
Our full flying display calendar resumes in March 2025.
Dogs - to keep our birds safe we have a no dogs policy. In the event of extreme weather or circumstances out of our control, displays may be cancelled at short notice.
Season tickets: If you purchase a season ticket for your visit, we will send you an email package with your ticket that gives free entrance for 12 months and 20% off Hawk Walks and Owl Encounters! Note you must bring your season ticket with you on your visit for admission.
From £6.00
Fly a bird - group experience
Enjoy having one of our trained birds fly to your gloved arm, AND enjoy full day tickets.
Entrance to visit our bird of prey and conservation centre where you can see our resident falcons, hawks and owls. Your tickets are valid for the whole day, and you can come and go as many times as you like, just keep your ticket confirmation to show at the door.
Time slots for fly a bird run at either 1pm or 12pm.
Dogs - to keep our birds safe we have a no dogs policy.
In the event of extreme weather or circumstances out of our control, displays or experiences may be cancelled at short notice.
FLY A BIRD EXPERIENCE Suitable for all ages 5+ please read the information below before booking
We cannot guarantee the species or individual who will be flying for your session. This is a group experience so there may be other visitors joining you for the experience.
Accessibility: All flights will be guided by a trained member of our team who can provide additional support if required, participants will have to travel over uneven ground (grass/gravel). If you have any specific needs, do contact us so we can best provide for your experience.
Terms and conditions:
Equipment: We will provide you with the specialist equipment required to handle our birds, however we would strongly encourage you to wear clothing and footwear suitable for a woodland/field walk and bring a long-sleeved top.
Birds of Prey are not pets, please do not attempt to stroke or touch any of our birds during your session.
Extreme weather: In the event of extreme weather or other unusual circumstance we reserve the right to cancel and refund your flight session.
During your session an experienced member of our team will supervise any interaction with the birds, following the instruction provided is paramount for your health and safety. Visitors are responsible for their own health and safety and that of any accompanied minors throughout their visit. The Bird of Prey Project is not liable for any accident or injury incurred during visits to The Bird of Prey Project or surrounding areas during a Fly a Bird session. Neither is it liable for any loss or damage (however incurred) to visitors’ personal possessions during their visit – visitors should only bring items necessary for this activity and are exclusively responsible for their own possessions.
Inclusions
What you'll need
🧤 Warm Clothing - Please wear a long-sleeved top
☂️ Waterproofs - Suitable for the weather - we are an outdoor attraction
From £10.00
Hawk Walk
Your experience ticket includes full day tickets for the centre, so you are also welcome to enjoy a flying display during your visit (note displays run wed-sun until the end of october and only on saturdays and sundays from November - February).
Our private Hawk Walks are an incredible opportunity to be face to face, or face to wing, with one of our beautiful trained Hawks, taking place outdoors on the beautiful Newton Park Estate situated in The Duchy of Cornwall's 17th century village of Newton St Loe.
Guided by an experienced member of our team, you can enjoy the thrill of having a trained Harris' Hawk fly to your glove using easy-to-use techniques. When you arrive at our Centre in Newton St Loe, you’ll be greeted by one of our experienced team who'll take you through a short Health and Safety briefing to ensure your experience is rewarding, safe and enjoyable.
When we arrive at one of our flying locations, you'll be given a demonstration of how to stand and how to call the Hawk to you safely. The rest is up to you and we'll encourage you to enjoy yourself as much as possible. The whole experience lasts up to an hour, and during the time we'll explain the bird's flying and hunting techniques and answer any questions you may have.
Important information to be aware of before booking:
- Maximum of eight participants - contact us for larger groups
- Children must be aged 6 and above
- Please wear wellies or walking boots
- No dogs
- In the event of warm weather (28 plus degrees) your experience may be shorter (30 - 40 mins) in order to keep the hawk safe and comfortable in the heat, or in very extreme cases we may have to cancel/re-schedule the experience
- If you would like to book both the Hawk Walk and Owl Encounter back to back on the same day, contact us directly to get a 25% discount!
- If participant is under 16, one adult spectator should attend the experience with them as a free spectator - there is no need to pay for and book a spectator ticket for this
Inclusions
What's Included
🧰 Equipment - All equipment necessary for the experience will be provided once you arrive
What you'll need
🧤 Warm Clothing - during the winter.
☂️ Waterproofs - Please wear wellies or walking boots
📋 Other - Please wear a long sleeved shirt.
From £65.00
Owl Encounter
Your experience ticket includes full day tickets for the centre, so you are also welcome to enjoy a flying display during your visit (note displays run wed-sun until the end of october and only on saturdays and sundays from November - February).
Owls are one of natures most mysterious creatures, surrounded by myth and legend. During one of our exclusive Owl Encounters, you’ll be able to handle, feed and fly a variety of these special birds in our undercover flying area and learn about their habitat, hunting techniques and more.
You will be greeted by an experienced member of our team when you arrive at our centre in Newton St Loe, who will take you through a short Health and Safety briefing to ensure your experience is rewarding, safe and enjoyable.
You will get the opportunity to fly three different Owls varying in size and species. The whole experience will last approximately one hour, and during that time we will talk about each species in turn whilst they fly to your gloved hand - face to face with some of natures most striking birds!
Important information to be aware of before booking:
- Prices are £65 for one participant, with additional participants at £40 each.
- Maximum of eight participants - contact us for larger groups
- Please only select one ticket Children must be aged 6 and above
- No dogs
- If you would like to book both the Hawk Walk and Owl Encounter back to back on the same day, contact us directly to get a 25% discount!
- If participant is under 16, one adult spectator should attend the experience with them as a free spectator - there is no need to pay for and book a spectator ticket for this
Inclusions
What's Included
🧰 Equipment - All equipment necessary for the experience will be provided once you arrive
What you'll need
🧤 Warm Clothing - during the winter.
📋 Other - Please wear a long sleeved shirt.
From £65.00
Christmas Owl Evenings
With a hot drink and cake in hand, sit back, relax and enjoy the cosy sunset, Christmas atmosphere and our beautiful owls flying silently overhead, and come face to face with some of natures most stunning species, flying two of our owls yourself.
100% of proceeds go direct to The Bird of Prey Project - working in raptor monitoring, research, conservation and modern welfare.
3pm - Arrival and welcome - teas, coffees and hot chocolates provided alongside a selection of cakes
3:20pm - Introduction and health and safety breifing
3:30pm - Get comfortable in our beautifully lit dusk undercover flight area to meet our first two owls
4pm - Take a seat outdoors overlooking our late summer grassland meadow as the sun sets infront of you behind the trees, and enjoy flying another owl to your gloved hand, before experiencing the huge wingspan of the crepuscular eagle owl as the sun dips below the horizon
4:40pm - Finish
Inclusions
What's Included
🍴 Food - Cake/biscuits provided
🥤 Drink - A hot drink provided
🧰 Equipment - All equipment provided
What you'll need
🧤 Warm Clothing - Weather appropriate clothing and a long sleeved top
From £19.99
British Bird of Prey Day 2025
16th August 2025.
Native species flying displays, guest speakers, experts panels and more...
Be inspired by British Wildlife.
From £8.00