I think the review title says it all really. I brought my 9 year old son here as a birthday present and he had the "best time ever". Andrew really explained everything to us and as such the experience was great. Samuel got to hold lots of birds, including his favorite "The Peregrine Falcon".Highly recommended to anyone with any sort of interest in Raptors.
To be this close to the birds of prey was an amazing experience. Lots of interactivity and informative discussions. A great experience, in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Based in a beautiful part of the country in rolling hills near Leicester, could not be beaten.
Brilliant time with the birds of prey. Andy is so knowledgable and experienced. Lots of time to fly the birds; a selection of owls, falcon and hawks. A great day that is great value!
Brought as a gift for 15 year old, taken along by a reluctant dad who wasn't looking forward to standing around for ages. They both came back buzzing, really informative and enjoyable. I'm sure they will be going back and have recommended it to several people.
Visited today and just had to put this out to you all because it was so very enjoyable. Andrew is the host and he is extremely knowledgeable, given that he has been working with Birds of Prey since a teenager which is quite a long time ago!!! The display he organizes allows you to see the different species at their best highlighting all their characters, and some are very funny! We were able to hold all of the birds flying today and appreciate them so close. Andrew was very careful to ensure that each paying visitor engages with all the birds, There are also spectators if you do not want to be hands on. We were lucky enough to see a flock of 6 wild Buzzards and a couple of Kestrels and he explained their nature and hunting characteristics of these birds. Thank you Andrew for a memorable day, this was our second visit and we will probably return Lyn & Pete.
What a wonderful way to spend a day. It's a real privilege to spend a day in such close proximity to such beautiful and fascinating birds, and Andrew is a knowledgeable, friendly and engaging host. I took part in 'the falconry adventure' - a morning spent flying the birds, followed by an afternoon hunting excursion with the full team of dog, hawks and ferrets. The chance to meet and get to know so many of Andrew's magnificent birds in the morning in an unhurried way was a rare treat, and the afternoon walking across the countryside hunting rabbits with everyone was a fun way to see the hawks in action (ably assisted by Sandy the Cocker spaniel and the two ferrets). Highly recommended, we'll definitely be back!
Hi Glad you had such a good time and your comments confirm my feelings that nearly everyone would enjoy this experience. It is such a privilege to get up close and interact with birds of prey.I hope your jaw didn't ache after you left as you had a grin like a Cheshire cat all day long.Hope to see you again someday.Andrew
Went along not really knowing exactly what to expect and had a great time. Did the Falconry walk in the morning and though the hawks failed to catch anything it was still a fun and interesting experience. In the afternoon, after lunch, we handled some of the other birds and had them flying to our arms and fed them. Andrew is very knowledgeable about his birds and very entertaining. A great day out.
A very informative day out lunch was good and Andrew was a great host and would recommend this to anybody
I bought my husband a voucher for the falconry experience for his Birthday. Neither of us knew what to expect and all I can say is ...........WOW - what a fantastic experience we both had!Andrew was a great host , his knowledge was incredible and he showed the patience of a saint with a couple of younger spectators ! The morning was spent meeting some of the birds and handling them , seeing them flying and finding out so much about each of them. Lunch was delicious ! Lovely hot soup, fresh warm bread with cheese, pork pies and relish ! We were so full up after lunch and ready for the afternoon session .We went out with 2 Harris Hawks , ferrets and a lovely dog looking for rabbits and watching the birds catch the rabbits was fantastic , this was a day out of the ordinary , an experience of a lifetime , we would recommend it to everyone , well worth the money .Thank you Andrew for such a wonderful experience .