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Get up close and personal with these magnificent birds. These fantastic birds of prey experiences make the perfect gift and an unforgettable day out. Very informal sessions run by highly trained expert in a beautiful countryside setting. For a once in a lifetime experience book your half or full session today.

Our falconry centre is not open to the general public, which makes our experience days very interactive and enjoyable. Car parking available for up to 12 cars. Group sizes normally max out at 8ppl. Refreshments available on the day. Participants receive a certificate at the end of the session.
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Prices

Half Day Experience

£81.00pp

A half day experience lasts from around 13:30 until 16:30 (13:00 to 16:00 late autumn). After a small amount of tuition in the handling of raptors, participants head in to a field, where they can experience the thrill of their first Hawk (and usually Owl as well) flying to them and landing gently on their outstretched glove. Then they will take part in flying some falcons, traditionally the birds of kings and nobility, and the fastest creature that has ever lived on this planet.
Some falcons will be flown to lures suspended on kites or balloons (even drones sometimes) many hundreds of feet in the air. Unforgettable experience.

N.B. : Spectators (over 10yrs old) are welcome to come along, take pictures etc. £5 per person for spectators.

Restrictions: MinAge: 10,  MinGroup: 1,  MaxGroup: 8, 

Full Day Experience

£116.00pp

Starting at 10am the session includes handling practice with various birds of prey, so the participants can feel the power of the live hawk as it balances on the fist. In our seminar room we give some background information to the art of falconry. This includes the types of hawks used, a little history of the sport (which is one of the worlds oldest pastimes - at least 3000 years old) and some interesting DVD's etc.

After lunch participants head in to a field, where they can experience the thrill of their first Hawk (and usually Owl as well) flying to them and landing gently on their outstretched glove. Then they will take part in flying some falcons, traditionally the birds of kings and nobility, and the fastest creature that has ever lived on this planet.


Some falcons will be flown to lures suspended on kites or balloons (even drones sometimes) many hundreds of feet in the air. Unforgettable experience.

N.B. : Session will last around 6 hours with a lunch break half way through.
Session times are 10:00 - 16:30 ( or 10:00 - 16:00 late autumn / winter)

Spectators (over 10yrs old) are welcome to come along, take pictures etc. £10 per person for spectators.

Restrictions: MinAge: 10,  MinGroup: 1,  MaxGroup: 8, 

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Experience first hand the sheer beauty of some of the world's most majestic birds of prey as you visit one our spectacular venues across the UK and Ireland! A beautiful activity for the whole family to enjoy, with those as young as 6 being able to take part in the experience, you'll discover the rich history of these birds as well as receiving expert tuition from our qualified instructors on how to handle them. Full equipment, as well as a full safety briefing, will be provided to you upon arrival.

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Facilities

  • Facilities

        • Toilets
        • Parking
        • Refreshments Available
        • Full Training

      Location

      Address

      • Monkshill
      • Logney Road
      • Hardwicke
      • Gloucestershire
      • GL2 3SQ

      Located near Hardwicke to the south west of Gloucester. Full maps and directions will be printed on your confirmation receipt.

      Maps and directions used on our website are for guide purposes only. Please use the directions supplied with your booking confirmation when making travel arrangements.

      Latest Reviews

        • "Everything about this event was fantastic. It was really easy to book (after Covid restrictions had eased), The Falconry School staff were exceptionally friendly and knowledge and I had a great day. They even made sure accompanying partners were heavily involved in the experience. Hugely recommended!!"

          Nigel Bullimore, RATED 5.00 out of 5

        • "Probably the best 3 hours of enjoyment that I have had for a long time!
          I would thoroughly recommend it not only for the magnificent birds but also the entertainment value
          given by the very knowledgeable and enthusiastic John and Patrick."

          Steve Hance, RATED 5.00 out of 5

        • "For anyone with a love of nature and wildlife this is an outstanding experience."

          CHRIS AKROYD, RATED 5.00 out of 5

        • "What an amazing day! I bought this experience as a gift for my 11 year old son who loves birds of prey. He flew lots of different types of birds & got to hand feed an owl. The demonstrations were fantastic & the handlers were so knowledgeable & got everyone involved. Would highly recommend it!"

          Susan Haney, RATED 5.00 out of 5

        • "A wonderful day many thanks"

          Carole Miller, RATED 4.00 out of 5

        • "James was fantastic!"

          Sawyer Krotz, RATED 5.00 out of 5

        • "Brilliant day at the falconry school would definality go back! "

          Sam Wakefield , RATED 5.00 out of 5

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      "Probably the best 3 hours of enjoyment that I have had for a long time!
      I would thoroughly recommend it not only for the magnificent birds but also the entertainment value
      given by the very knowledgeable and enthusiastic John and Patrick."

      Steve Hance, Gloucester Birds of Prey

      RATED 5.00 out of 5

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