the international centre for birds of prey
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the international centre for birds of prey印象
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My daughter is dotty about Owls, so having sought the guidance of an old friend we were guided to the ICBP in Newent. We arrived just after opening and from that minute till the one we left there was never a dull moment. Great value for money, friendly, well informed if slightly bonkers staff, lovely warm cafe, fantastic displays that even the handlers could not always decide the outcome. A young Eagle's first venture into a nearby hedge, a stroppy red kite, a falcon (I think it was) with delusions of grandeur, all made for the most amazing day. We were froze to the bone but stayed for the second show and then could not tear ourselves away as some extra birds were flown. We will abso blummin lutly be telling all our friends. Oh yes and we loved hearing about the receptionists grandchildren (what a lovely lady) we loved having a black lab politely sat by our sides as we had our picnic and the shop... My gosh we are coming back for those Owl statues xxx thanks for a fab day see you soon.
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Despite taking your life in your hands getting down the narrow roads to get there, Newent Falconry centre is well worth the effort...A huge array of birds to see and the flying demos are a must..well informed and oft times hilarious when the birds don't cooperate it's worth the admission alone...cat h the burrowing owls I'm you can..they're tiny but awesome..and if you're really lucky they might be babies being fed... good cafe, shop and plenty of parking round out a great attractions....excellent. ..
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Very friendly, helpful and informative staff. Flying demonstrations were fun and interesting. Birds and grounds well cared for. Lovely day out. Will be returning.
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Ok I admit to being biased, I love the ICBP at Newent. Fantastic setting, beautiful birds and a willing and knowledgable team who put education and the health of birds (and the odd Labrador) at the forefront of everything they do. I've been many times during the last few years attending a photography course, two falconry weekends and numerous occasional visits and never failed to enjoy myself. Last weekend (actually Valentine's Day), my wife, two friends and me went to the Owl evening and had a completely different but equally lovely experience. We weren't the only ones; a large number of first time and regular IVBP visitors enjoyed a night time guided tour of the centre by torchlight followed by a welcome hog roast and then the sight of several Owls flying outside in near darkness. The only minor niggle was that due to the sheer weight of numbers, it was sometimes difficult to get a good view during the escorted tour. Don't let that bother you though. Jemima and her team really go out of their way to make this a day to remember and i'll be back avec camera in the very near future.
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Whether you are photographers, families with children, groups of friends or couples, the ICBP has something for everybody to enjoy. The number of birds you can find at this centre is more than any I have ever seen before at similar establishments. The variety of species you can find here is impressing to say the least and the flight demonstrations are excellent, having both an educational and a humoristic side. I visited this place with my wife on a very poor weather with many dark clouds and drizzle but this didn't affect the experience at all. I highly recommend this place to anybody looking for a great day out!
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Went on a very sunny day with 3 year old and was very impressed with the attraction. The birds were obviously looked after very well, many sitting outside basking in the sunlight. There are a huge range from all over the world as well as a hospital to bring locally injured birds back to health.The high spot was the flying displays with eagles, owls, falcons and hawks. We sat at the front and several perched about 2 metres from our lad. Lots of explanation but the emphasis was on the birds and the minimising of stress as they exercised for our benefit.The cafe was not overpriced and the food and drink very welcome after a chilly bright March day.Lanes to the Centre are narrow but once you are there you are in for a treat.
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A wonderful place to go in both summer and winter. Loved the owl nights they put on, nothing like seeing the snowy owl flying in the moonlight. Highly recommended!
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From an 81 year old to a 9year-old we all found this centre interesting and informative. The staff were very friendly and answered all our questions which had probably been asked several times before with enthusiasm = they all obviously love their jobs. The flying display was excellent and exciting and we loved the owls, especially the burrowing owls. The grounds were very nice also, with lots of picnic areas, but as a tad cold today went into the cafe for a lovely (and inexpensive) hot drink. The shop also had cheap items in (from 99p) which helps when kids want a small souvenir of their trip.All in all FABULOUS.
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Visited in March 2015 and felt it was well worth the money. Staff are very knowledgable and we were very impressed with the variety of species. The demonstrations were excellent, so good we viewed two. It's a lovely family day out wether you are interested in birds of prey or not. For maximum value for money it's worth going in when the weathers warm and sunny. The cafe is reasonably priced and there is a good shop with quality products. I can highly recommend it !
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Wonderful to see these birds so close up and to watch the knowledgable and experienced staff work with them. It is the kind of visit that is both highly enjoyable and educational and suitable for all ages.