April 10th – To Be Updated 10:30am – 3:30pm
May- September 10:30am-5:00pm
October 10:30am – 4:00pm
Each day we run a busy timetable. The timetable changes throughout the year, we also host different themed flying displays so there is always a reason to come back to see something different.
Please click here for our Spring, Summer or Autumn Flying Timetable.
Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre
Sion Hill Hall, Kirby Wiske
Thirsk
North Yorkshire
YO7 4EU
SAT NAV YO7 4ET
What Three Words location: hawks.gain.play
Tel: 01845 587522
Email: Mail@falconrycentre.co.uk
We have one of the largest collections of flying birds in the North. The centre is home to around 100 birds from 50 different species from around the world which enables us to fly an amazing variety of birds in each of our daily free flight displays. All set in our beautiful Yorkshire countryside. We fly a selection of owls, vultures, eagles and kites to name but a few of the different species that call the centre their home.
During our 35-40 minute flying display you can expect to get very close to our fantastic birds as they swoop, dive and soar over your head. Witness the heaviest species of eagle in the worldtake to the sky, marvel at the silent flight of the graceful barn owl and appreciate the beauty and importance of the vulture species to our world. Our passionate and knowledgeable bird staff will provide a light-hearted and informative commentary throughout the flying display.
We fly different birds in each of our displays so please try and stay for more than one, keep an eye out for the cheeky kookaburra, naughty caracaras and the graceful White Storks. During your time at the centre, you will hopefully learn about the important conservation projects we are currently undertaking. By visiting you will help support the centre and its ongoing conservation projects.
In-between displays you can take a walk around the aviaries to view our very impressive collection of birds in their rest areas. You may also see more birds flying on one of our very popular experience days. With block paved paths throughout the centre is fully accessible for all. Our well stocked gift shop has souvenirs for all ages along with a selection of cold snacks and hot and cold drinks. Picnic benches are situated around the centre so you can enjoy your snacks and drinks bought at the centre or alternatively, you are welcome to use the benches to enjoy your own picnics.
If you share our passion for birds of prey and would like to get much closer and learn more about them, we offer experience days in small groups. This is a great chance to fly and learn a lot about a variety of our birds and also learn more about our conservation work with vultures and other species.
We have a selection of experiences to choose from where you can meet a greater variety of our birds, or a more specialised selection of owls, vultures or eagles, just click here for more details.
We are happy for photos to be taken of our birds including during the flying displays.
However please adhere to the following conditions
