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Visitor Information

Opening hours:

The Centre is CLOSED till spring 2025

Dates Closed in 2024:

Daily Displays:

Each day we run a busy timetable. The timetable changes throughout the year so there is always a reason to come back to see something different.

We have daily displays at 11:30am and 1:30pm (March and October)

11:30am, 1:30pm & 3:30pm (1st April to the 30thSeptember)

We host different themed flying displays throughout our open season. Please click here for our Spring and Autumn Flying Timetable or click here for our Summer Flying Timetable.

  • ALL DISPLAYS ARE WEATHER PERMITTING
  • There is no need to pre book for general addmittance
  • We are happy for photos to be taken of our birds, however please adhere to our photograpghy policy. For more information regarding our policy please click here.

Location:

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 here at the Centre which enables us to fly an amazing variety of birds in each of our displays. We normally fly a selection of owls, vultures, eagles and kites in every display. Ranging from the 16lbs Stellers Sea Eagle to the 2oz African Pygmy Falcon and with a few more unusual birds included as well, keep an eye out for the cheeky kookaburra, naughty caracaras and the graceful White Storks.

You can also expect to get very close to our birds as they swoop over your head whilst our passionate and knowledgeable display team provide light-hearted and informative commentaries.

In-between displays you can view our very impressive collection of birds in their rest areas. You may also see more birds flying in either a training session or on one of our very popular experience days. With block paved paths the access is great, picnics benches available to enjoy snacks from our well-stocked gift shop or bring your own picnic, we also offer hot and cold drinks.

We also run pre-booked Experience Days most days which you will be able to view from the public areas.

Entrance Fees

  • Adults: £10.95 (16 years and up)
  • Concession: £9.95 (65 years and over )
  • Children: £7.95 (children under 3 years go FREE)
  • Family Tickets: £35.00 (2 adults + 2 Children or 1 adult + 3 children)
  • Adult Groups (10+): £9.95 per person (must be pre booked)
  • School Group Discounts Available: Pleas call 01845 587522

Further Information

  • Snack Bar (sorry no hot food available)
  • Gift Shop
  • Toilets and Baby Changing Facilities
  • Picnic Area (outdoor eating only)
  • Disabled Parking and Access To All Areas.
  • All Major Credit Cards Accepted
  • Sorry No Dogs Allowed Including Service Dogs.

Photography

We are happy for photos to be taken of our birds including during the flying displays.
However please adhere to the following conditions

Plan your visit

  • No need to pre-book.
  • Arrive 10 minutes before our 11:30am display. Please click here for our Spring and Autumn Flying Timetable or click here for our Summer Flying Timetable.
  • After the display there will be a chance to ask the handlers any questions you may have.
  • Explore the other 100+ birds on display.
  • Feel free to use the shop/snack bar for a bite to eat. We offer fresh sandwiches, crisp, cakes, plus hot and cold drinks are available or try an ice cream to cool down on a hot day.
  • Picnics are welcome.
  • You will be now ready for our 1:30pm flying display.
  • After the display there will be a chance to ask the handlers any questions you may have.
  • You may also get the chance to watch birds being exercised or in training.
  • Remember we also have our 3:30pm flying display to enjoy. (1st April – 30th September)
  • Visit the shop/snack bar for any gifts and souvenirs prior to departure.