Owl & Hawk Half Day Flying Experience
- Location Exmoor National Park
- Duration 3 hours
- Price from £25.00
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Highlights
Visit our unique 15th century farmstead, home to one of the worlds finest collections of flown owls and hawks, and a small horse riding establishment, within Exmoor National Park. On your adventure you will fly a wide variety of up to eight owls and hawks to your gloved hands, learn about their natural behaviour in the wild, how they would catch their prey, and their interdependence on other species and their environment for their survival. All set in the magnificent setting of Exmoor surrounded by woods, hills and the sea, close to Porlock, Minehead and the Southwest Coast Path. Your experience will finish with light refreshments of tea/coffee and cake or cream tea.
This adventure is perfect for individuals and small groups, and can be tailored for:
- Corporates
- Families
- Hen / Stag parties
- School groups
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Details
Day 1
Arrive and meet at the 'Reception' at the front door of our historic 15th century farmhouse, West Lynch Farm. Here you will be met by Cathy or Rod, when you will be shown into our spectacular Owl Garden and Wildlife Area where you can relax and explore our magnificent collection of owls. Rod will then chat and tell you a little about the owls and the Centre, and take you into the Owl Barn or Flying Field, where you will meet and fly some of our specially trained owls and hawks which will willing fly free to your gloved hand.
Throughout the adventure there will be ample opportunity for taking your own photos or each other, and Rod will also take photos and video of your experience which he will share with you via Instagram or WhatsApp
Finally at the finish of your adventure experience with our birds, you will be able to enjoy a cream tea or tea and cake in our beautiful garden or in the comfort and warmth of our 15th Century 'open-hall' manor house on a cool Autumn or Spring day.
Throughout the adventure there will be ample opportunity for taking your own photos or each other, and Rod will also take photos and video of your experience which he will share with you via Instagram or WhatsApp
Finally at the finish of your adventure experience with our birds, you will be able to enjoy a cream tea or tea and cake in our beautiful garden or in the comfort and warmth of our 15th Century 'open-hall' manor house on a cool Autumn or Spring day.
Effort Level
Relax and unwind whilst exploring the great outdoors
- Chilled
- Active
- Tough
Inclusions
Not-provided Accommodation
Bed & Breakfast is available in our homely historic 15th century farmhouse. Please ask at the time of booking. The rooms are quiet, comfortable and spacious providing a place of relaxation and restoration, while at night-time the only sounds are those of the local and resident owls, beneath a starlit sky in this Dark Sky Reserve.
- Food Delicious cake or cream tea. We also have a light lunch menu which you may select from at additional charge.
- Drink Tea/Coffee/Soft drink of your choice
- Equipment Falconry glove, bag and flying pieces.
- Other During the Summer Season (April - September) you may also stay to enjoy our Afternoon Flying Display with some amazing flying demonstration from a variety of owls, hawks and our resident Palm Nut Vulture.
What's included
- Warm Clothing When appropriate
- Waterproofs If considered necessary
What you'll need
Cancellations
Custom Policy
- Cancel before 2 weeks of your adventure and receive a full refund (minus payment processing fees).
- Cancel within the 2 weeks before check in, there will be no refund.
- Alternate dates may be able to be agreed at no additional cost, but this is not guaranteed.
Location
Starting point:
Porlock, Minehead TA24, UK
Provider
Exmoor Experience
Exmoor Experience is the experience provider for Owl & Hawk Half Day Flying Experience