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We are OPEN from 12th April 2021 and are ready to welcome you to our purpose built aviaries and flying arena in Littledean with our collection of birds of prey. Meet Swayze our Snowy Owl and many others: Owls, Peregrine Falcons, Harris Hawks and many others. Our activities with the birds are all open air (can be covered in poor weather) and socially distanced with ease.
Booking Essential simple on our Forest Barn Falconry Website
Our falconry experiences share the basic skills and techniques of this ancient and highly skilled sport in a stunning setting on the edge of the forest.
Offering 1 hour, 1.5 hour or half day bird of prey handling and flying experiences at our purpose-built aviary and flying arena, just outside the village of Littledean.
Three experiences to choose from:
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HANDLE & FEED BIRDS OF PREY (duration 1 hour)
This is a fun and interactive handling session which allows you to get up close and personal with our birds of prey on your gloved fist (glove provided) Whilst flying the birds isn't included, you will, with the guidance of our experienced falconer Mark, handle and feed the birds and get to know more about these wonderful birds.
Times: Afternoons only - 2.30pm and 4.00pm every day
Handling and Feeding
Adult £30 - Child £20 - Family (2 adults, 2 children) £90
Booking Essential simple on our Forest Barn Falconry Website
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HANDLE, FEED & FLY BIRDS OF PREY EXPERIENCE (duration 1.5 hours)
This is a packed hands on exhiliarating 1.5 hours activity giving a full handling and feeding experience with the added adventure of each person having a number of opportunities to have a single bird fly to their fist. An additional bird may be used depending on group size, weather conditions and bird management factors. Getting an "Owl or other bird of prey on your Fist" and let a bird of prey fly free and ask it to fly back to you. To understand where birds of prey sit in the food chain, to appreciate why a peregrine falcon's body is built to execute high-speed manoeuvres as it dives through the air to snag its prey. Tailor-made wings and feathers reduce drag by allowing the falcon to shape itself like a bullet.
Adult £55 - Child £30 - Family (2 adults, 2 children) £155
Booking Essential simple on our Forest Barn Falconry Website
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HALF DAY HANDLE & FLY BIRDS OF PREY EXPERIENCE (duration 3 hours)
This half day full on Falconry Experience covers it all by enabling you to be at close range with our amazing birds of prey. Under the strict guidance of our expert falconer Mark, you will handle and fly the birds, all whilst learning more about each of the individual birds. A great gift for anyone.
Times: Mornings, 10am (allow 3 hours for this experience)
Handling, Feeding and Flying
Adult £90 - Child £70 - Family (2 adults, 2 children) was £294.40
Booking Essential simple on our Forest Barn Falconry Website
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Facilities
Catering
- On-site light refreshments
Children
- Children welcome
Groups
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
Parking
- Free Parking
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
Opening Times
* Open all year.
