Discover one of the North of England's largest collections of birds of prey including owls, eagles, hawks, falcons and vultures in stunning lakeside surroundings.

Located within the magnificent lakeside surroundings of Kielder Water at Leaplish Waterside Park in Northumberland, Kielder Water Birds of Prey Centre houses one of the largest and most fascinating collections of birds of prey in the North of England. Visitors can observe a vast variety of species and learn about their essential role within the ecology of the natural world. The centre offers thrilling experiences where guests can watch birds in action—witness a falcon stoop down from the skies at over 100mph, observe the grace and speed of eagles, hawks and kites, and experience the silent flight of owls. Visitors have the opportunity to handle some of these beautiful and extraordinary birds, creating unforgettable encounters. Kielder Water Birds of Prey Centre is committed to education and conservation through established captive breeding programs and rehabilitation initiatives that raise awareness about bird conservation. The venue is fully accessible with wheelchair access throughout all areas and dedicated disabled parking, making it welcoming for families of all abilities. No booking is required—simply pay on arrival with cash or card.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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Mark Taylor

a month ago

Brilliant experience. Staff are so friendly and knowledgeable. Really enjoyed the demonstrations and took photos of all the birds where possible. The birds seem to be so loved and cared for. Loved it.

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samantha basey

a month ago

We visited today and had a great time, we watched the 1:30 show and were very impressed! The staff are all very knowledgable and are happy to chat about the birds! I would definitely recommend and staying for the show, birds are very well looked after!

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Robert Talbot

3 months ago

The Bird of Prey Centre is simply fantastic! The birds are just amazing - kites, hawks, owls and the star of the show, a Sea Eagle. The 2 falconers are a great couple of guys - friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. Only £8.50 admission fee and you can come back the same day to see one of the feeding sessions. An absolute must if you’re in the area

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Theo Pachoumis

3 months ago

Super informative about all the birds they have and had good length flying and feeding sessions to see the birds in action explaining more about them. Also good lunch spot on the site across the car park

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james Kean

a year ago

Amazing experience, incredible value for the ticket price. Everyone that stayed for a talk at 2pm got to hold some of the birds while they were being fed. Lovely bunch of people that run the place. Can't recommend it enough, i believe they should be charging more for this kind of involvement with the birds, i would happily pay it.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026