Family Bird of Prey Experience in Carlisle: Discover Falconry's Role in British Heritage

Immerse your family in the world of falconry and British heritage with our unique bird of prey experience in Carlisle. Get up close to a range of birds, learn about their role in Medieval Britain, and explore the beautiful Cumbrian countryside.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cumberland Bird of Prey Centre - Our Family experience is a one hour activity, introducing you to all the birds of on our site which includes owls, eagles, falcons, vultures and kestrels. We will learn all about their habitats and their behaviour and show the family how to fly the birds, there will even be time for a few pictures as our birds love the cameras. All set in Cumbrian countryside by our expert Cumbrians who have farmed in this land for over a century.

Our Trip Advisor sessions start at 9am, but if you wish to move this to another time you can do. Please call us on 07900 531032 to do that.

What's Included
  • Use of bird handling equipment like gloves
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Wet weather gear
Additional Information

Nestled in the rural area of Cumbria, we provide travellers with a unique glimpse into local wildlife and the significance of falconry in English history. Learn why England’s kings held Falconers in high esteem, and the integral part they played in Medieval times.

We offer a bespoke experience, peppered with abundant local insights on Carlisle and the nearby Lake District. Families are offered a unique opportunity to interact closely with our variety of birds, out in the natural setting - a perfect excuse for a family day out.

A family activity package is designed for 2 adults and 3 children. If you intend to bring extra adults for this booking, you can pay for them upon your arrival.

Location
Cumberland Bird of Prey Centre
Moorhouse Road
Enter our centre and give us a shout, we will come and meet you.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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N34panda
Sep 8, 2024
Excellent well worth the time and money - Really enjoyable experience for the whole family, the host was knowledgeable and interacted so well with our young family. Learning and flying the birds was fun and our small children were in awe. Highly recommend to anyone local or visiting if you haven’t already popped along.
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Charlottegn5891of
Aug 18, 2024
What an amazing day! Book now. - I booked the Couples Experience as a surprise for my husband, as he loves birds and we were staying in Longtown on holiday. Gary was absolutely brilliant and extremely knowledgeable, taking us around his various owls and other birds of prey...Hootie, Alan, and Buzz, to name a few, were absolutely gorgeous, and taking Buzz out on our walk was simply amazing. He flew with us as we walked the grounds, perching and eating, and flying back and forth. Our owl experience was just as good as Alan was doing the same over a shorter distance. We truly had an amazing day, it was something we will remember for the rest of our lives, and a huge thank you to Gary for his patience and expertise! Absolutely brilliant morning. Book it now.
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Steph
Aug 17, 2024
Couples experience - We had a couples experience on 9th August. Absolutely amazing! Gary was a wonderful host. We flew Buzz, Ester and Hootie. The hour flew by. Hope to return at some point in the future.
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Aspulljeff
Jul 17, 2024
Great afternoon with a helpful and informative guide - We visited with our learning disabled daughter and Gary couldn't have been more understanding and accommodating. The whole experience was informative, well managed and yer suitably informal.
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Anne
May 30, 2024
Excellent couple of hours - We went with my 10 year old and 17 year old ( difficult at best of times to find something they both enjoyed) 2 words! They loved it
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Flyer64994199498
Oct 26, 2023
Amazing fun, unique experience that can be enjoyed from 4 to 84 and more! - This was a really enjoyable family activity that was interesting and fun across the generations. We were a family group from 4 to 84 years, not previously particularly into birds but we couldn’t fail to be fascinated. Gary was confident, knowledgeable and entertaining and we were able to get really close to the birds, learn about them and fly them. We can’t recommend this enough - excellent value and a really unique experience. Amazing!
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Fionas2017
Oct 19, 2023
One hour experience - This was a fantastic opportunity to fly birds of prey onto your hand and to see themup close and in person. I'll never forget it. Thanks
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G4658gkcharlottew
Sep 6, 2023
Wonderful experience as a birthday gift. - Bought an experience for my parents ( 78 and 86) for mums birthday. They really enjoyed every single minute. Gary the owner was wonderful with them, helping them with deckchairs to sit in and meeting them at the car. They loved meeting the birds and flying them and Gary was so patient and kind with them. My parents can't wait to go back and do it all again. This is a wonderful experience, even for an 87 year old! Thank you so much.
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Siouxk
Jul 16, 2023
Most Awesome Experience - So I bought this as a duo-gift for our sons 30th - he flew the birds, and my husbands Christmas gift - he loves photographing birds. Had to re-arrange at very short notice due to weather, but there was no problem and Gary was very obliging. Both our son and my husband had the most amazing time. J flew several birds, and they both learnt so much from a highly informative and very knowledgeable host - Gary. So many beautiful birds led to many amazing photos, and the memories are sure to last. We are looking at possibly organising a stay - they do this too!! Easy to find, hard to forget, highly recommend
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Davenports2014
Jul 11, 2023
Family visit - Absolutely great experience, throughly enjoyed by the kids and adults. Gary who runs the centre was brilliant at keeping us involved and flying the birds was brilliant.
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