Experience the Majesty of a Falconry Experience Day

Discover falconry’s captivating history and ancient traditions, an art that has enthralled enthusiasts worldwide for centuries.

Immerse yourself in a thrilling falconry experience day where you can soar, metaphorically,  alongside our magnificent owls, falcons, hawks, buzzards, and eagles. Get up close and personal as you handle these awe-inspiring creatures, feed them, and witness their extraordinary capabilities.

A Bird on the Hand Falconry Experience is the perfect gift for your loved ones, guaranteed to provide an unforgettable adventure. With our exclusive money back guarantee, we promise an experience that will leave them captivated and amazed!

Buy a gift voucher now, valid for 12 months, and treat someone to the time of their life.

Experience the Majesty of a Falconry Experience Day

Discover the captivating history and ancient traditions during your falconry experience, an art that has enthralled enthusiasts worldwide for centuries.

Immerse yourself in a thrilling falconry  experience day where you can soar, metaphorically,  alongside our magnificent owls, falcons, hawks, buzzards, and eagles. Get up close and personal as you handle these awe-inspiring creatures, feed them, and witness their extraordinary capabilities.

A Bird on the Hand Falconry Experience is the perfect gift for your loved ones, guaranteed to provide an unforgettable adventure. With our exclusive money back guarantee, we promise an experience that will leave them captivated and amazed!

Buy a gift voucher now, valid for 12 months, and treat someone to the time of their life.

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Group experiences at Market Harborough
Samantha Janus holding another superstar, Fletcher our fantastic tawny owl (Strix aluca) on a Bird on the Hand falconry experience. Images of our birds of prey.

Bird on the Hand

Three Hours. Small groups.
£89.99 per person, spectators £35

Our most popular experience is the half day “Bird on the Hand” experience. During this 3 hour adventure you’ll meet a selection of different species, including small owls, big owls, a falcon, a hawk, and a red kite.  You will get to meet these birds up close; the first time they fly to your glove is a truly unforgettable experience. It is an unrivalled, up close to nature, adventure that is not to be missed. 

Our experienced falconers will teach you all about these facinating birds and the art of falconry. We encourage lots of questions, and you will have lots of amazing photo opportunities.

Whether you are a nature enthusiast, a thrill seeker, or simply curious about birds of prey; our Bird on the Hand half day will leave you with a deeper appreciation for these incredible creatures.

Suitable for adults and children 7+  

All gift vouchers are valid for 12 months

A woman in green jacket holding two harris hawks on her glove

Falconry Adventure

Full Day. Small groups.
£165 per person.

The Falconry Adventure is a superb full day spent flying as many birds as we can, including some of the larger ones once your glove arm has warmed up. The morning follows a similar program to our half day experience, after lunch it’s time for a walk with a Harris Hawk, followed by some more of our amazing birds. We have around 25 birds in total, including several species of falcon, a dozen or so owls including British Tawny & Barn owls, 2 cheeky Burrowing Owls who eat out of your hand, large eagle owls and actual eagles (Eagle owls are just owls. Come and ask us why they are called eagle owls). This experience gives you a facinating window into the noble art of falconry. A hearty ploughman’s lunch is also provided.

Suitable for adults and children 13+

Vouchers are valid for 12 months

Darwin the Great Grey owl on woman's fist during an owl handling experience.

Owl on the Hand

Three Hours. Small groups.
£99.99 per person, spectators £35

Discover the wonderfully weird and wacky world of owls with a Bird on the Hand half-day owl handling experience, where you will become a trusted perch for several species of owls (consecutively). 

Our experienced falconers will teach you all about these facinating birds and the art of falconry. With species ranging from small Burrowing Owls, to the huge Siberian Eagle Owl, with British favourites like Tawny and Barn Owls. We encourage lots of questions, and you will have lots of amazing photo opportunities.

Owls are probably the most popular bird of prey, they are mysterious, funny looking, and fluffy. However, like all predators, owls are cold blooded killers (cute though). We will show you how they expertly blend their daft personalities with the efficient killing skills of a silent assassin. Learn what makes owls so different to other birds of prey; pick up some moulted feathers and feel how soft they are, inspect the regurgitated remains of their prey (pellets), if you enjoy such things. 

Whether you are a nature enthusiast, a thrill seeker, or simply curious about birds of prey; our Owl on the Hand half day will leave you with a deeper appreciation for these incredible creatures.

Suitable for adults and children 7+  

All gift vouchers are valid for 12 months

Boy with Elvis the Eurasian eagle owl ( bubo bubo ) on his children's falconry experience day.

Have a Hoot Owl Intro

30 minutes. Children 4-14.
£35 per person.

Fly, feed, and handle our amazing owls. Everybody loves an owl, and we have owls from tiny to large, so come and enjoy a great experience up close to our great collection of owls.

This is a special 30-40min session geared for youngsters where they will get to meet and handle some of our smaller owls, like a Barn Owl, Tawny Owl, or Vermiculated Eagle Owl. If they are willing and able, they can also have a photo holding one of our larger eagle owls.

Gift this remarkable experience today and create memories that will last a lifetime. This is a weekday only event. 

For children aged 4-14

Vouchers are valid for 12 months

Girl with sunglasses and fletcher the tawny owl square on an owl handling experience

Raptor Rapture

One Hour. Small groups.
£49.99 per person.

This one hour experience is a fantastic introduction to owls, hawks and falcons. A rapturous hour spent getting up close and personal with supreme raptors. The word “raptor” refers to all birds of prey, in particular their poweful grabbing feet which they use to catch and kill prey. It stems from the Latin word “Rapere” which means to “to seize,” “to snatch,” “to take by force,” or “to carry off”. 

A great experience where you get some real hands on with a variety of birds flying to you and feeding on the fist. This is a weekday only event. 

an image of a group of children are smiling at a Harris Hawk this has it's wings spread

Bird on the Hand (Child)

Three Hours. Small groups.
£89.99 per person, Age 7-14.

A birds of prey experience day to fly, handle, feed and get up close to our owls, falcons, hawks, buzzards and eagles. They join our Bird on the Hand 3 hour session but are allowed an FOC adult supervisor to join them to take photos and videos.

Join us for an interactive journey, where you will not only observe these majestic creatures up close, but also have the opportunity to handle and fly them.

During your adventure, you will see, handle, feed, and fly several species of raptors, including falcons, hawks, buzzards and owls. This is a marvellous hands-on experience. It is ideal for individuals and groups of all ages, including children seven upwards. Enjoy this emotive back to nature, feel good, experience with our amazing birds of prey.

Group experiences at Milton Keynes
Image of Maggie the red-tailed hawk sitting on a lady's fist during one of our meet the birds' experience days

Meet The Birds Experience

Three Hours. Small groups.
£89.99 per person

Join us on our unforgettable Meet The Birds Experience where you can immerse yourself in the fascinating world of falconry. Join us for an interactive journey, where you will not only observe these majestic creatures up close, but also have the opportunity to handle and fly them.

This is a packed half day falconry experience where you will get to feel the thrill and privilege of being trusted by our amazing birds as they swoop onto your glove. It is an unrivalled, up close to nature, adventure that is not to be missed.

It is ideal for individuals and groups of all ages, including children seven upwards. Enjoy this emotive back to nature, feel good, experience with our amazing birds of prey.

Our expert falconers will guide you through this hands-on adventure, teaching you about the natural behaviours, characteristics, and conservation efforts surrounding these magnificent birds. No previous experience is needed and we will provide all the necessary equipment.

Whether you are a nature enthusiast, a thrill seeker, or simply curious about birds of prey, our Bird on the Hand half day or Falconry Adventure full day will leave you with a deeper appreciation for these incredible creatures.

Discover the overwhelming emotion of interacting with falcons, hawks, and owls, and let Bird on the Hand introduce you to the wonders of falconry.

Gift this remarkable experience today and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Boy with Elvis the Eurasian eagle owl ( bubo bubo ) on a Meet The Owls<br />
 experience day.

Meet The Owls

Three Hours. Small groups.
£99.99 per person, spectators £35

Discover the awesome and inspiring world of owl handling with Bird on the Hand where you will immerse yourself in our half-day owl handling experiences.

You will be told the mysterious, magical secrets and facts of these magnificent birds and you will feel the exhilaration and honour as they gracefully land on your glove, entrusting you with their presence.

This unparalleled adventure is a must for anyone seeking an authentic and breathtaking connection with nature. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to meet our owls from the smallest to the largest.

Image of Mother and son with Juliet our barn owl. Taking part in a private falconry experience at Alders Farm near Milton Keynes

Meet The Birds Private

A Fantastic Half day for your family or group.
£595 

This experience is perfect for groups, people who want all the birds to themselves, special occasions, corporate days, or families where nobody wants to be a spectator. Three hours flying a selection of birds of prey including big and small owls, hawks, buzzards and falcons. 

Held at our Milton Keynes site located at Alder’s Farm Fishery. We fly the birds in a private plot of conifer woodland and the open meadowthat borders it. The birds fly back and forth to your gloves and in and out of trees for rewards. You’ll have lots of great photo opportunities, and you’ll learn all about these amazing animals. So contact us to book an amazing, up-close and personal encounter with our birds.

Can be booked throuout year, 7 days a week. Please contact us to discuss dates and availability. Vouchers valid 12 months.

Girl on a falconry experience at Milton Keynes holding a saker falcon called Jess

Meet The Birds (Child)

Three Hours. Small groups.
£89.99 per person, Age 7-14.

A fantastic memorable experience up close to hawks, falcons, Eagles and owls, apacked half day and a special price for a Child plus supervisor.
 
A great gift for youngsters under 14. A fantastic activity to get kids involved with nature. A fantastic and memorable experience up close to hawks, falcons and owls. These half day events are held at Alders Farm Fishery south of Milton Keynes From 1st April to 31st October.
 
See the beauty and grace of these magnificent birds as they dominate the sky and fly them to the glove in spectacular countryside. A packed half day experience designed to give you a greater insight into the ancient & noble sport of Falconry. Your session will be spent seeing, handling & flying many types of bird, which include several species of Falcon, Hawks and Owls This is without question our most popular activity for young and old alike.
 
Private experiences. Families, corporate or parties.
A group of visitors on a Falconry experience holding a Siberian eagle owl and a Harris Hawk

Private Experience or Event

90 Minutes

From kids parties to corporate events we can provide an event to suit your needs. Maybe you just want to treat your partner or make it a family affair we can make it happen. So get booked in for an amazing up close and personal encounter with our birds.

These are normaly held at our base at Market Harborough and there are scheduled sessions available to book online. If you don’t see any dates that match your needs do contact us to discuss.

These private sessions can be held off site at additional cost to cover the additional the time and travel needed.  Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Couple with Elvis the owl and Gerda the gyrfalcon

Private Experience or Event

3 Hours

This is a great half day falconry experience that works for anything special.  Maybe you just want to treat your partner or make it a family affair we can make it happen. It is also great for corporate events or staff days out. We can provide an event to suit your needs. So get booked in for an amazing up close and personal encounter with our birds.

These are normaly held at our base at Market Harborough and there are scheduled sessions available to book online. If you don’t see any dates that match your needs do contact us to discuss.

These private sessions can be held off site at additional cost to cover the additional time and travel. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

A group of visitors on a Falconry experience holding a Siberian eagle owl and a Harris Hawk

Private Experience or Event

Full day including lunch.

The bigger the better! A full day falconry adventure to experience our amazing birds of prey.This  works for any special occasion.  Maybe you just want to treat your partner or make it a family affair we can make it happen. It is also great for corporate events or staff days out. We can provide an event to suit your needs. So get booked in for an amazing up close and personal encounter with our birds.

These are normaly held at our base at Market Harborough. You can by a 12 month gift voucher online but if you need dates or anything special do contact us to discuss.

These private sessions can be held off site at additional cost to cover the additional time and travel. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

From kids parties to corporate events we can provide an event to suit your needs. Maybe you just want to treat your partner or make it a family affair we can make it happen. So get booked in for an amazing up close and personal encounter with our birds.

Something special. Eagles? Owls at night? Photography and more.
Owls at sundown - a great experience - Picture of Elvis Eurasian eagle owl (Bubo Bubo)

Owls at Sundown

Three and a Half Hours.
£119.99 per person, spectators £40

See the owls drifting out of the darkness onto your gloved hand. Join us for an interactive journey, where you will not only observe these majestic creatures up close, but also have the opportunity to handle and fly them. Get up-close and personal with our amazing owls. What will you learn underneath the moonlight? How scared will you be at the chilling sounds and sights coming out of the darkness?

Rest assured, all of our birds of prey experience days are covered by our money back satisfaction guarantee, ensuring that you can gift this experience with complete confidence.

Tawny eagle on a man's fist on our eagle experience day.

The Big One Eagle Day

Full day. Small groups.
£219.99 per person.

Experience Our Biggest Birds, get up close and personal at eye level with Olga our Steppe eagle, the worlds largest owl, falcon and buzzard species and many other birds on a day focussing on “going large”
Man trying to photograph a barn owl nut it perched on a camera during a photography workshop

Photography Workshop

Full day. Small groups.
£164 per person.

Enjoy day photographing a large variety of stunning birds of prey at fantastic private location. With expert tuition from Andrew James, you will photograph the birds perched and flying in lovely natural countryside. Regardless of your skill level we are sure you will glean something new from Andrew’s extensive experience.

Weddings, Schools, Care Homes Corporate and Events
Children being introduced to Elvis our Eurasian eagle owl during a school visit on birds of prey

School Visits

 

Give them some up close interaction and nurture with nature. We love to see kids here or in school and give them a real chance to engage with nature and the wild and open spaces.

Juliet the barn owl ring bearer has just delivered the rings.

Weddings

Owl Ring Bearer /  Displays

Wow  your guests with a surprise appearance of a barn owl delivering your wedding rings or a selection of birds of prey after the ceremony for your guests to get to know and hold. Click more details to be directed to our weddings website.

Care Home visits with owls or birds of prey. Bingo our vermiculated eagle owl meets a happy lady resident. and brings a sparkle to her eyes

Care Home Visits

 

Imagine the joy of having magnificent owls and stunning birds of prey visit your care home, creating unforgettable moments filled with wonder and connection. Our engaging sessions invite residents to meet these remarkable creatures up close, fostering a sense of calm and sparking cherished memories.

The therapeutic benefits are profound; the gentle presence of these birds can reduce anxiety, inspire conversation, and encourage social interaction among residents. Experience the delight as stories unfold and laughter echoes, bringing a unique sense of purpose and joy to daily life, while nurturing a bond with nature that is both soothing and uplifting.

Juliet the barn owl ring bearer has just delivered the rings.

Corporate Events

Make your corporate events or special occasions truly memorable with a unique twist that your guests will love. Picture everyone getting up close and personal with stunning birds of prey, offering a refreshing break from the usual routine that can ignite creativity and encourage teamwork.

Whether you want some exciting competition between teams or a peaceful moment of wonder, our flexible displays and interactive activities will mix fun with fascinating insights. Let us help you create an unforgettable experience where every guest gets to appreciate these amazing creatures, building connections that last long after the day is over.