Owl on the Hand, Our famouse 3 Hour Owl Experience
Handle and fly remarkable owls to your gloved hand in a small group session in the Leicestershire countryside.
- Hands-on flying throughout: Plenty of turns flying owls to the glove
- Small groups: Usually max 6 for personal tuition
- Money Back Guarantee: Book with total confidence
- Gift vouchers or book a date: Instant email voucher, valid 12 months and flexible.
A exciting, close-up three-hour owl experience with expert guidance throughout. Handle and fly a variety of owls to the glove, learn what makes each species unique, and enjoy plenty of time for questions and photos. Sessions run in small groups so everyone gets plent opportunities to fly the birds.
This experience runs at Market Harborough.
Participant Price £99.99 Inc our Money Back Guarantee
Key info
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Instant email gift voucher
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Voucher valid for 12 months
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Vouchers can be swapped or upgraded
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Location: Barn Owl Hollow, Church Langton, Market Harborough, LE16 7SZ
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Ages: 7+
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Duration: 3 hours
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Small groups: usually max 6
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Our No-Nonsense "Great Day" Guarantee
- 30-Day 'Change of Mind' Return: if a gift isn't quite right for the recipient, return the voucher within 30 days for a full refund.
- The Enjoyment Promise: We personally guarantee that every participant will have a fantastic time on the day or you can have a full refund.
- The Value Promise: If, after your experience, you honestly feel it wasn't worth the price, tell us why and what you feel it was worth. We will refund the difference.
- Total Flexibility: Life happens. If you need to move your date, just talk to us. We don’t believe in re-booking fees; we’ll simply find a new slot that works for you. All we ask is as much notice as possible.
If your child is a little nervous on the day, don’t worry—we go entirely at their pace. We’re experts at making sure every young falconer feels confident and happy.
What Happens On The Day
Expect plenty of hands on "glove time." Under expert guidance, you’ll handle and fly multiple species, of owls inluding bar owl, tawny and Eurasion eagle owlYou’ll learn about their unique personalities and biology while experiencing the thrill of silent flight and powerful landings.
How Our Vouchers Work
🎟️ How do I receive and use the voucher?
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Instant Delivery: Your voucher is generated immediately and sent to your email address as a PDF. Perfect for last-minute gifts!
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Easy Redemption: The recipient simply visits our website, chooses their preferred date on our live booking calendar, and enters their unique voucher code at checkout.
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12-Month Validity: All vouchers are valid for a full year from the date of purchase, giving them plenty of time to find the perfect season to fly.
🎁 Why choose a 'Bird on the Hand' gift?
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Memories over "Stuff": You aren't just buying a piece of paper; you're gifting a "bucket list" moment—the weight of a hawk on the glove and the thrill of silent flight.
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Total Flexibility: If you buy a specific session (like the Owl Encounter) but the recipient would prefer a Falconry Day, they can easily upgrade or swap their credit by getting in touch.
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Personalised: Every voucher includes space for your own message, making it a truly personal gift.
📦 Can I get a physical gift to unwrap?
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The Digital Default: Our standard vouchers are instant and eco-friendly PDFs.
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The Deluxe Upgrade: Want something to put under the tree? At checkout, you can upgrade to our Deluxe Gift Pack. This includes a high-quality printed voucher, a presentation gift box with a gold bow, a miniature leather falconer’s gauntlet, and a falconry bell keyfob.
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Shipping: Deluxe packs are posted via Royal Mail (allow 3–5 working days).
Things You Need To Know
Weather and rebooking
This experience is weather dependent. If conditions are wet or extreme, we’ll offer a rebooking option to make sure you get your experience.
What to wear
Dress for the weather, especially warm layers on colder days. Sturdy shoes are usually sufficient. Avoid bright dayglo colours. In summer bring sunscreen and water. If you get hay fever, bring antihistamines.
Spectators and Children
We are family-friendly! Children 7+ can participate. Bonus: One supervising adult in the group may spectate for free to take photos. Additional spectators are just £35. Children under 16 can spectate free with a paying adult spectator.
Customer Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Absolutely brilliant. I thoroughly recommend."
"I took my 9-year-old son to the 3-hour session at Market Harborough as a birthday treat. The small group size (only 6) meant he had plenty of hands-on time with the birds.
Our handler was wonderful - full of knowledge and incredibly patient with my son. He made sure everyone got the most out of the experience. An amazing day!"
— Parent Review, January 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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"The best experience we’ve had."
"We visited Church Langton for my husband’s birthday. I came as a spectator and I really enjoyed it - I felt fully involved in the whole three hours. The staff were incredibly knowledgeable and kept us well-informed. Having done similar things before, this was the best one yet. A fantastic morning!"
— Couples Review, January 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Join over 500 happy guests at Barn Owl Hollow this year.”
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Need a hand? Give us a call on 07868 243490 we’re always happy to help.
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Owl on the Hand Half Day
£99.99 Participant
£35.00 Spectator
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Instant emailed voucher
Valid for 12 months
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