


Discover over 170 birds of prey at this 30-year-old charity sanctuary offering interactive displays, Junior Keeper Days, and falconry experiences for all ages.
Venue Type
Indoor & Outdoor
Typical visit duration
All day
Booking
Walk-in
Recommended ages
0 months (newborn)+
On-site tearoom offering refreshments with large print menus available
Hours: 10am - 4pm daily
Visit websiteThis is an awesome place! They do some great work with the birds and such a good trip for families with kids. They put on regular flying displays with a variety of birds and the keepers are very knowledgeable. Also there is a cafe serving a good selection of hot and cold food and drinks and a nice gift shop with bird related items. Amazingly you can stay here overnight in their chalet style rooms though we have not stayed as we live rather close and instead have a family membership for the year. Great place to come for an hour, a day or a stay! Please visit and see some incredible birds on display.
I completed my 5-day course here in April 2026, and I could not possibly describe how happy it made me. The Raptor Foundation has a great collection of birds of prey, and I was privileged to temporarily be part of the team that feeds and flies them. I even managed to make some leather equipment that I fitted onto an owl straight away! The foundation also has a hospital, and in my five days there we released two birds and attended to another two. I was also extremely lucky to see a baby European eagle owl, which hatched the day before I had to leave. Overall, this was one of the best things I’ve done ever, and it would not be the same without Liz and her wonderful team. Thank you and hope to see you soon again!!
Spent a lovely afternoon seeing many different birds of prey Enjoyed the flying show which brought the birds close. A nice cafe on site with picnic tables outside. Prices are good. Shut for the next 2 weeks but are putting on aneaster event and flying the birds all day.
Great place to visit, and for food and drinks was really impressed how fair prices was, flying display really informative and really enjoyed it. Staff very friendly.
I have just completed the five-day course at the Raptor Foundation, and if anyone is thinking of getting into falconry, I would strongly suggest that this course is the bare minimum you should undertake. The centre is extremely well equipped for training, and I received plenty of hands-on experience, which is incredibly important when considering getting your first bird. The practical knowledge gained over the five days was invaluable. I cannot thank the staff enough for making it such an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Spending time at the centre also gives you a real insight into just how challenging it is to run a charity like this, and how much dedication and effort goes into the care of both their adopted and wild raptors. If anyone has negative thoughts or comments about the centre, I would encourage them to try to understand the reasons behind things before making any judgement. Thank you very much to Liz and all the staff.
Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026
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This venue was last updated on 7 October 2026
