International Centre for Birds of Prey |
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Once more under the direction of Jemima Parry-Jones, the Centre has undergone a substantial facelift and everything has been upgraded. Please come to visit.
The International Centre for Birds of Prey is situated on the outskirts of Newent, Gloucestershire.
It is home to the most significant Birds of Prey Collection in the world. There are 110 aviaries and about 85 species ranging from the huge eagles and vultures, through to the tiniest of owls. Falcons, hawks, buzzards, kites, caracaras and secretary birds all live and breed here in Gloucestershire.
The aviaries are barn like structures and house the breeding birds in great comfort regardless of the weather.
The Hawk Walk where the trained birds live was rebuilt for our 30th Anniversary and opened by HRH Princess Royal in September 1997. This area gives superb photo opportunities with birds only a few feet away and no wire.
The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and delighted to answer questions.
There are wonderful gardens with plants, shrubs, trees and seasonal planting. The flying ground is shaded by two walnut trees and approached by a new tree arbour, daily flying demonstrations take place here. Please telephone for dates and times.
Experience days, courses, corporate days and evenings are held throughout the year. We also run short, half day courses for adults and children which give an exciting introduction to the world of falconry.
Please telephone for details.
Special tours for schools and groups.
General Information:
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Opening Times
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(2011 times)
1st February to 30th November:Daily 10.30am - 5.30pm (or dusk if earlier) Courses and special events are run throughout the year except January. |
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Admission Charges
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(2011 prices)
Adult £10.00; Senior Citizen £9.00; Child (4-15yrs) £6.50 Under 4yrs Free; Family (2+2) £30.00.Group Rates (12 or more people) Please telephone for details. |
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Directions
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9 miles north west of Gloucester on the B4215 or 5 minutes from junction 3 of the M50. From Newent follow the brown signs. If following your satnav from Newent, it will indicate that you have arrived about 600m before you get to the Centre. Just keep going until you see the sign over the car park on the left |
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International Centre for Birds of Prey Postcode for SatNav: GL18 1JJ |
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