Raptor Foundation

The Heath
St. Ives Road
Woodhurst
Cambridgeshire
PE28 3BT

Tel: +44 (0)1487 741 140
Fax: +44 (0)1487 841 140
Email: heleowl@aol.com
Web: http://www.raptorfoundation.org.uk


The Raptor Foundation is a bird of prey sanctuary and hospital. It is a unique and exciting place for children and adults alike to meet and learn about owls, falcons, hawks and buzzards in a 30 acre site. There are over 300 raptors and more than 25 species, many of which are threatened or endangered.

Weather permitting, we have Flying Displays each day at 12 noon, 2pm & 4pm (during winter light does not allow for the 4pm display).

We are now also holding regular twilight flying displays. Full details are on our web site.

The Raptor Foundation:

  • Provides medical care for injured raptors
  • Returns rehabilitated birds to the wild
  • Provides sanctuary for unreleasable raptors
  • Provides research into environmental problems and conservation matters
  • Breeds permanently injured raptors so that the offspring may take their place in the wild
  • Provide visitors an opportunity to meet and learn about birds of prey.

    General Information:

  • Tea Room
  • Gift Shop
  • Flying displays as posted
  • Exhibition room
  • Camp site / Self catering
  • Guided tours
  • Sorry no pets or smoking.

     

    Opening Times
    (2006 times)
    7 days a week 10.30am - 5.00pm (dusk during winter months) - except Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day.

    Admission Charges
    (2006 prices)
    Adult £4.00; Child (5-14yrs) £2.50;
    Senior Citizen/Wheelchair User/Wheelchair Carer £3.00.
    Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children) £11.00.

    All proceeds contribute to the care and rehabilitation of injured birds of prey.

    Directions
    Exit the A14 at St Ives and follow the ring road to the industrial estate, take B1040 to Somersham and follow brown tourist signs, 2 miles on left.
    From A1 exit at Huntingdon, follow signs to St Ives, then B1040 to Bosham, follow brown tourist signs, 2 miles on left.
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    Raptor Foundation Postcode for SatNav: PE28 3BT

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