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Family Falconry Encounter

  £149
CFYFM
2 hrs
  • Spend some time with the family meeting Britain's top predators
  • Handle four different species of birds of prey and even fly some to the glove
  • Enjoy a hawk walk and learn some interesting falconry facts from your host
  • Lunch is included
  • Suitable for all ages

About

Let's face it, there are only so many times that the kids are going to get excited when parents say 'Let's go to the cinema!' or 'Let's go to the museum!'. It's time to try something completely different - a trip to North Yorkshire's premier falconry venue, to meet some birds of prey up close. This experience includes the opportunity for everyone to handle four different birds of prey, from an eagle owl to a falcon, and find out what makes a hawk a hawk, a falcon a falcon and an owl an owl. Once you're comfortable with the birds, you'll have the chance to fly some of them - there's nothing quite like the feeling you get when a top predator swoops in to land on your glove. You'll also go for hawk walk, where you'll learn some more about the basics of falconry. And why not take the opportunity to ask your knowledgeable and friendly falconer some questions and have your pictures taken with the birds too. A light lunch for all back at the falcon barn is included.

Locations

  • Skipton, North Yorkshire

Reviews

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What A Fantastic Day For All
Philip M
30 Aug 2009

Key Info

Availability: One Saturday or Sunday date once a month, throughout the year.
Participant Guidelines: Created exclusively for a group of four people. There is no minimum age, but your group must contain at least one adult (aged 18 or over). Wheelchair users are welcome.
Duration: Lasts for around two hours.
Numbers On Day: Exclusive to your family group of four people.
Spectators: Not suitable for spectators and the centre is not open to the public. If you need to book any additional spaces, you can do so direct with the centre by giving at least one week notice. Please note that dogs are not permitted on site.
Dress Code: Dress for the outdoors - this experience will go ahead whatever the weather, so if it's raining you will get wet! If you have a camera and/or a pair of binoculars please bring them along.
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