Autumn Flying Timetable

Autumn Timetable * October* 

From 15th September we will be starting our Autumn flying displays. We will be reducing the number of birds flown in each of our displays as our summer displays have finished and some of our birds need a well earnt rest also due to the changeable weather conditions.

However, we will still be encouraging our eagles to soar, our owls to swoop and our caracaras to be inquisitive in our two brilliant flying displays. 

Autumn Flying Timetable

Autumn Timetable  –  * October * Open 10:30am – 4:00pm. Last Admittance 3:00pm     

Displays 11:30am & 1:30pm.  

Closed Every Wednesday.                                                                                                                                                                                        

If you’re planning a visit with us soon, here’s a reminder of our Autumn timetable:

  • 10:30am – TBOPC opens
  • 11:30am – First Flying Display  (Myths, Legends and Music Flying Display – October only)
  • 12:15pm – Ideal Lunch Time (Snack bar offering sandwiches, crisps, cakes, hot and cold drinks. Picnics are are also welcome.)
  • 1.00pm – Meet the Minnie’s Experience*
  • 1:30pm – Second Flying Display (Birds of the World Flying Display October Only)
  • 2:30pm – Meet the Minnie’s Experience*
  • 3:00pm – Free Time To Explore TBOPC
  • 4:00pm – TBOPC Closes
*Book your Meet the Minnie’s Experience* at reception. £10pp in addition to the day admission fee.

Myths, Legends and Music Autumn Flying Display

Runs 1st October till 31st October – 11:30 am

We’re excited to share that we have a brand new show! Come and join us for a show like you have never seen before here at TBOPC.
Listen and learn about the old folklores, tales and legends about some of feathered friends. You will see some of our beautiful owls, vultures and caracaras take flight or run to a new story. With enchanting music and stunning flying that is sure to take your breath away.
This captivating performance will be running for a limited time.
We can’t wait to show you what we have in store – it’s going to be a display like no other.
All displays are weather permitting.

Birds of the World Autumn Flying Display

Runs 1st October – 31st October at 1:30pm

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 Minnies Handling Experience

Enjoy a wonderful time at Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre whilst getting to know and meet some of our smaller feathered friends.

This exciting addition to your visit runs at 1:00pm and 3:00pm.

Two birds will be able to be handled at one of the dedicated handling times.

We have a selection of feathered friends that might take part on the handling experience depending on the centre’s commitments on the day.

  • Red Footed Falcon
  • Aplomado Falcon
  • Barn Owl
  • Mackinders Eagle Owl
  • White Faced Owl
  • Harris Hawk
  • Kestrel

£10 pp (subject to availability).Please book your Meet the Minnie’s Experience on arrival to avoid any disappointment as this experience is very popular.

Photographs are welcome and the duration is around 10-20mins.

Purchase tickets at reception. Tickets are non-refundable. Please arrive at the meeting point 5-10minutes ahead of your handling experience time.

We advise for children to be 4 years old and up to take part on this mini experience

This handling experience does not include admission into the centre.