Each day, we run a full timetable of activities to suit everyone. This timetable changes according to the time of year so there is always a reason to come back for you to see something different.
At the beginning of every year we close in order to undertake vital maintenance and development projects. The dates that we will be closed for this work will be Wednesday 5 January to Friday 11 February 2022. Feathers Restaurant and the Trust shop will remain open during this time.
Following the most recent Government lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, we have thoroughly reviewed the measures we have in place at the Hawk Conservancy Trust. Please read this important information about visiting the Trust before you book.
Pre-booking your visit is essential (for members and non-members). To allow for social distancing at the Trust, we must restrict the number of visitors coming to the Trust. Pre-book your tickets now (tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable).
We know the highlight of your day is our flying displays and although we have had to make modifications to the Trust overall, we’re delighted to offer three flying displays along with the following activities:
Please add additional time to make your way to the displays to allow for our team to seat you with adequate distance. We’re unable to offer any other activities at this stage, although this is under constant review and we’re hoping to add more to our daily timetable when we are confident this can be done safely and restrictions allow.
(A typical summer season timetable with no COVID-19 restrictions)
| Time | Activity |
| 11am | Vulture Restaurant and keeper’s talk |
| 11:30am | Wings of Africa flying display (April-October)
World of Birds of Prey flying display (March and October) |
| 12:15pm | Opportunity to meet a bird of prey |
| 12:30pm | Meet the Burrowers VIP Encounter* |
| 2pm | Valley of the Eagles flying display |
| 3pm | Opportunity to fly a Harris’ Hawk (Over 14s only – participants aged 14 and 15 must be accompanied by a responsible adult) |
| 3:45pm | Woodland Owls flying display |
| 4:30pm | Meet the Burrowers VIP Encounter* |
| 4:45pm | Brilliant Bird Brains |
During October half term, we will close at 5pm due to light. To accommodate this, Brilliant Bird Brains will be held at 4:30pm for this week only.
*Book your Meet the Burrowers VIP Encounter! £19.50 per person and subject to availability.
(A typical winter season timetable with no COVID-19 restrictions)
| Time | Activity |
| 11am | Vulture Restaurant and keeper’s talk |
| 11:30am | Woodland Owls flying display |
| 12:30pm | Opportunity to fly a Harris’ Hawk (Over 14s only – participants aged 14 and 15 must be accompanied by a responsible adult) |
| 12:30pm | Meet the Burrowers VIP Encounter* |
| 2pm | World of Birds of Prey flying display |
| 2:45pm | Opportunity to meet a bird of prey |
| 3:15pm | British Bird Encounter |
| 3:45pm | Wild Bird Feed |
*Book your Meet the Burrowers VIP Encounter! £19.50 per person and subject to availability.
The Hawk Conservancy Trust is open every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day each year. At the beginning of every year we close in order to undertake vital maintenance and development projects.
