Autumn Timetable * October*
As our Summer timetable comes to an end and our summer flying teams enjoy a well-earned rest, our Autumn flying displays take centre stage.
These seasonal displays feature some of our colder-climate birds, perfectly suited to the changing weather. So don’t worry — there’s still plenty to enjoy!
🦅 We’ll continue to encourage our eagles to soar, our owls to swoop, and our caracaras to show off their curious personalities all within two brilliant daily flying displays.
🌦️ Weather Aware Displays
Our flying displays are carefully planned around the weather to ensure the safety and welfare of our birds, while still delivering an exciting experience for our visitors. Wrap Up Warm: All displays take place outdoors, and autumn weather can be a little chilly. We recommend dressing warmly for your visit.
Warm Up With Us. Don’t worry if there’s a nip in the air — hot drinks are available from our snack bar to help keep you cosy while you enjoy the displays.
Autumn Timetable – * October * Open 10:30am – 4:00pm. Last Admittance 3:00pm
Displays 11:30am & 1:30pm.
Closed Every Wednesday and Thursday.
If you’re planning a visit with us soon, here’s a reminder of our Autumn timetable:
*Book your Meet the Minnie’s Experience* at reception. £10pp in addition to the day admission fee. Recommended age 6 years and over.
* Meet The Witches and Wizards Familiars – 10 years of age and over. £10pp in addition to the day admission fee.
✨ Introducing Our Brand New Show! ✨
We’re thrilled to unveil a brand new display here at Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre — a show like nothing you’ve seen before.
Step into a world of ancient folklore, tales and legends, brought to life through the incredible movement of our feathered friends. Watch as some of our beautiful owls, vultures and caracaras take flight — or dash across the arena — as each story unfolds.
🎶 With enchanting music,
🦅 breathtaking flying, and
📖 fascinating storytelling,
this captivating performance is designed to inspire, educate and amaze.
⏳ Running for a limited time only, this is a truly special experience you won’t want to miss.
We can’t wait to share what we’ve created — it really is a display like no other.
🌦️ All displays are weather permitting. All displays are weather permitting and can be cancelled on the day due to adverse weather conditions.
See birds from all across the globe! Enjoy the experience of watching and getting up close to our birds of prey demonstrating their natural behaviour in this intriguing display. You will be amazed as you experience, close up, the incredible skills of our eagles and enjoy seeing pairs of owls demonstrate their ability to fly silently as they skim through the audience. See the Striated Caracara show its preferred colour and our naughty Turkey Vultures skimming over our audience. Watch as our Stellers Sea Eagles take to the sky.
This demonstration is fun for all ages especially children.
All displays are weather dependent and subject to change due to the weather conditions on the day and the centres commitments.
🦉✨ MEET THE WITCHES & WIZARDS’ FAMILIARS THIS OCTOBER ✨🖤
Something magical is coming to TBOPC…
For October only, step into the mysterious world of witches, wizards and their feathered familiars!
During this special hands-on experience, you will:
🖤 Meet and handle a mysterious corvid
🦉 Come face-to-face with one of our beautiful owls
✨ Discover why these fascinating birds have been connected with magic, myths and folklore for centuries
You’ll have the opportunity to handle TWO beautiful birds under the guidance of our experienced bird team, with plenty of opportunities to take photographs along the way.
🎃 OCTOBER ONLY
📅 Available every open day – closed Wednesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 2:30pm ONLY
🧙 Ages 10 years & over
⏳ Approximately 10–20 minutes
Spaces are limited and we expect our Halloween familiars to be very popular, so we recommend booking your place at reception as soon as you arrive.
Will you be brave enough to meet the witches’ and wizards’ familiars this October? 🦉✨
Get even closer to some of our smaller feathered friends in this popular, hands-on experience at Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre.
🕐 Times: 2:30pm
💷 Price: £10 per person (in addition to admission)
⏱️ Duration: Approx. 10–20 minutes
📸 Photos welcome
Handle two selected birds during one of our dedicated sessions and enjoy a truly up-close experience. Learn all about each bird you meet and feel free to ask our knowledgeable bird staff as many questions as you like.
Species may include Barn Owls, Kestrels, Hawks, and Falcons depending on daily commitments.
⚠️ Booking is essential on arrival as spaces are limited and this experience is very popular.
🎟️ Tickets are purchased at reception and are non-refundable. Please arrive 5–10 minutes early at the meeting point.
👧 Recommended age: 4 years and over
ℹ️ This experience does not include centre admission.