Care Home Visits With Owls
Brighten up your residents day with a visit from our Birds of Prey with opportunities for an unforgettable hands on experience.
Care Home Visits – Gentle Encounters, Meaningful Moments
Our Care Home Visits bring the calm and connection of our birds directly to your residents. These sessions are designed to create uplifting, memorable experiences combining gentle interaction, fascinating stories, and a close look at some of the world’s most captivating birds.
Each visit includes the chance to meet and hold several of our friendliest owls and hawks, from our charming tawny owl and barn owl to magnificent Eagle Owls. We tailor every session to your group, whether residents prefer watching and listening, or getting hands-on under guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the owls actually come into the care home?
Yes. All birds are fully trained and comfortable indoors. We choose calm, steady owls ideal for care home environments.
How long is a care home owl visit?
A standard visit lasts around one hour, but we can adjust the session length if needed.
Can residents hold the owls?
Yes. Those who wish to can hold or interact with the owls with full support and guidance. Photos are also welcome.
How many birds do you bring?
Typically 4–6 friendly owls and birds of prey, selected for temperament and suitability.
Do you need a large space?
No. A lounge, activity room or quiet corner is perfect. We adapt to the space available.
Are your owl visits suitable for dementia residents?
Yes. Owl encounters are very calming, tactile and reassuring — often especially engaging for dementia and memory care residents.
Which areas do you cover?
We visit care homes across Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Birmingham, North London and surrounding counties.
How It Works
- Duration: Around 60 minutes per session
- Format: Adaptable for indoor lounges, courtyards, or garden areas
- Birds: Typically 4–6 species, including owls, hawks, and occasionally falcons
- Accessibility: Fully mobile setup, we bring everything needed
- Interaction level: As much or as little as residents wish
Our approach is calm, respectful, and personal. Residents can enjoy light-hearted conversation while learning about the birds’ personalities and natural behaviour. Every session is a gentle sensory experience — perfect for promoting wellbeing and engagement.
Pricing – This is applicable to weekday bookings only. Please contact us to discuss weekend events.
- One-hour visit: £195
- Additional consecutive session (same day / same site): £125 per hour
If you have multiple blocks we allow ten minutes or so between each session. It is sometimes necessary to have two falconers on site due to the number of sessions, number participating or other requirements. There is an additional charge of £100 if this is needed. These prices apply only to weekdays. Please contact us if you need information on weekend visits or events.
Travel is charged at 75p per mile.
Contact us today to arrange a visit. Call Duncan on 07868 243490 or see our full contact details here
We regularly visit homes across Leicestershire, , Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire, Rutland Lincolnshire, and parts of Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Oxfordshire. Roughly, up to 2 hours travel from Market Harborough .
If you are outside these areas, please contact us and we’ll confirm whether travel is practical and provide a quote.
How to Book
To arrange a visit, please call 07868 243490 or email enq@birdonthehand.co.uk with your care home name, location, and preferred dates.
We’ll get back to you promptly to confirm details and availability.
Please note advance booking is essential, as these visits are very popular, especially around spring and autumn.
Bringing Joy, Conversation, and Connection
We’ve seen first-hand how these visits brighten the day sparking smiles, laughter, and shared stories. Even residents who rarely engage will often respond warmly to the calm presence of an owl on the glove.
Our aim is to make every visit safe, uplifting, and memorable, a gentle encounter that truly connects people with the natural world.
“People Also Ask”
Are owl therapy sessions safe for elderly residents?
Yes. We use calm, steady owls that are fully trained for close contact. Sessions are designed to be gentle, safe and reassuring for older residents, including those with limited mobility or special care needs.
Do owl visits help with wellbeing or mood?
Absolutely. Many residents experience increased relaxation, reduced stress, improved engagement and moments of joy. Owl visits often spark conversation and create shared positive experiences.
Can family members join the session?
Yes. Families are welcome to take part, observe, take photos and enjoy the experience with their loved ones.
What do you bring with you on the day?
We provide all equipment, perches and handling gloves. Care homes only need to provide a quiet space such as a lounge or activity room.
Do you offer repeat or seasonal visits?
Yes, many care homes book us regularly—for birthdays, Christmas events, wellbeing weeks or activity calendars.
Give Your More Able Residents a Thrilling Day Out
If you have residents who enjoy getting out and about, why not bring them to Barn Owl Hollow for the full falconry experience? We offer places on our regular small group sessions, or we can create a private session just for your care home. It’s the perfect way for more able residents to enjoy fresh air, gentle activity and the unforgettable thrill of flying a bird of prey.
What Our Customers Say:
Check out details of our visit to Devonshire Court in Oadby Click Here published on carehome.co.uk
We visited Timken Grange on International Owl Awareness Day Click Here for their update
Hi Andrew! 😊
Thankyou for todays visit. Everybody loved the birds, thank you so much for your time and I’m sure the home will definitely want to use your services in future.
Just wanted to thank you for a fantastic experience we had today, Our residents have said how amazing it was meeting Bingo, Elvis and Fudge today.
Charlotte was brilliant and we all learnt some interesting facts about the birds. We would definitely love to have you all back here again!
We have loved it so thankyou, thank you thankyou.
We provide mobile owl visits to care homes across the Midlands, East Midlands and Northern Home Counties, including Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Derbyshire, Warwickshire, Nottinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Birmingham and North London. Based in Church Langton near Market Harborough, we bring uplifting, gentle owl encounters directly to residential, dementia and supported-living settings throughout the region.