Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre
18.29 miles
Falconry Days in Northumberland is one of the region’s top wildlife attractions, offering hands-on experiences with over 80 birds of prey. As a professional falconry centre, it provides unforgettable educational and interactive opportunities for individuals, families, and photographers alike. The birds are flown daily both on-site and at events across the UK.
Visitors can choose from a wide range of experiences including Owl Encounters, Raptor Experiences, Family Activity Days, Mini Falconry sessions, and full-day immersive falconry events. Unique offerings include the National Park Bird of Prey Experience and seasonal Hunting Days using hawks, pointers, and ferrets. Digital Photography Days are also available for those wanting to capture these birds in flight.
Prices range from £15.00 (Guided Tour) to £185.00 (Family Activity Day), with popular options like the Mini Falconry Experience at £52.00 and Full Day Falconry at £139.00. Parties and private group bookings are available via prior arrangement.
Overall, Falconry Days is perfect for those seeking a hands-on, educational, and thrilling experience with birds of prey in a natural setting. With expert guidance and diverse programs, it’s ideal for wildlife lovers of all ages
Parking: Free parking available.
Price: Paid
Price Details
A 90-minute hands-on falconry session featuring a meet-the-birds tour, handling and flying, plus access to the rest of the centre.
A short 15–20 minute tour offering insights into how the birds of prey are housed, trained, and cared for, with access to the flying field (no handling or flying included).
A similar guided tour tailored for up to two adults and two children under 16, providing behind-the-scenes insight and access to public flying field areas (no handling or flying).
A two-hour immersive experience involving handling, flying, and feeding owls from around the world.
A two-hour session where you can handle, fly, and feed a variety of owls and hawks.
Includes a centre tour with handling and photo opportunities, followed by aerial flying sessions with owls, hawks, and falcons (approx. 11 am–2 pm).
A three-hour immersive encounter featuring handling, feeding, and flying native birds of prey (e.g., barn owls, kestrels, peregrine falcon) with Northumberland National Park scenery.
A two-hour experience for one adult and one child, with centre tour, bird meet-and-greet, and hands-on flying (starts at 11 am).
A full-day session (10 am–3 pm) including a tour, handling, photo opportunities, and a flying session learning about and flying owls, hawks, buzzards, and falcons.
A photography-focused day (10 am–3 pm) capturing hawks, owls, falcons, vultures, and eagles in flight and close-up, with expert guidance.
Seasonal (October–March) full-day experience (10 am–4 pm) working with hawks, pointers, and ferrets to demonstrate authentic hunting in action.
A two-hour experience designed for families, featuring a guided tour, bird meet-and-greet, and flying session with owls, hawks, and Falcons (from 11 am).
Offer Birthday Parties: No
Address: Falconry DaysLady Hill Farm, Simonburn, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 3EE, England
Post Code: NE48 3EE
Council: Northumberland
County: Northumberland
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