Bird of Prey Centre

We're extremely lucky to have David Rampling as our resident falconer. David has been practicing falconry for over thirty years enabling him to deliver shows that are educational, entertaining and enthralling for all ages. Davids skill, together with the design of the centre and its position 700 feet above sea level, allows the birds to perform to the best of their abilities...soaring above the crowd, flying between them and sometimes dropping out of the sky at speeds well in excess of one hundred miles an hour!

You'll see a fascinating selection of birds at the centre including several UK raptors - a barn owl, kestrel, american turkey vulture and a european buzzard. Our foreign birds include Daphne our european eagle owl - the largest owl on the planet- as well as a very rare new zealand falcon. Resident wild birds of prey like peregrine falcons, buzzards and kestrels are also often seen during the shows.

While you're here don't miss out on David's incredible gallery located within the Centre, featuring his own paintings of the birds.

The Bird of Prey Centre is normally open Saturday to Thursday from Easter to October. Listed below are the dates we know the Bird of Prey Centre will be closed this season. If the birds are essential for your visit, to avoid disappointment please feel free to drop us a line on the day of your visit to check that we don't have any last minute issues!

We follow the DEFRA guidelines to protect our falcons and birds from Avian Influenza which means that the bird of prey centre is closed during the winter months, when the risk is highest due to environmental conditions and the migration of wild waterbirds to the UK. 

NO Bird oF Prey Centre on these dates...

Friday 10th & 17th April
Friday 29th May
Friday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st July
Friday 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th August
Friday 23rd & 30th October