Address: Chain House Ln, La, Preston PR4 4LB, United Kingdom
Phone: +441772323323
Rating: 4.8
based on 219 reviews.
Staff and Volunteers
Pros:
"The volunteers love sharing their knowledge and happily answer any questions - you can tell there is a real passion there."
"The staff were incredibly knowledgeable and very friendly."
"The volunteers are passionate and very knowledgeable and are always happy to chat."
"Credit to all the staff who might I add are all volunteers and they do an amazing job and are very approachable well mannered."
"The staff were excellent really friendly, passionate, informative and do themselves and the sanctuary great credit."
"The staff are fantastic and very clearly have very close bonds with many of the birds they handle."
"The staff and volunteers were lovely."
Cons:
"One of which was a young boy who I suspect may have been on the spectrum. He had a very pure heart but unfortunately said the C word in front of my 4 year old nephew as well as other curse words."
Price and Value
Pros:
"Very much recommended to see these amazing birds close-up. Reasonable price entry fee which goes direct to upkeep of birds."
"The entry is very cheap at just £10 each. Well worth it."
"Fantastic day out and cleverly priced at just £5, I will definitely be back many times."
"£10 admission for adults with an extra £5 for hi def camera users, which I don't mind at all as the sanctuary is non profit making, so all cash goes back to the birds and their needs."
"Great value for money. Get there in time for the displays."
"£5 entry fee each adult and they welcome donations."
"Very good entry price, too, especially considering that it all goes into maintenance and care for the birds."
Cons:
"The entrance fee however was considerably more than what is advertised on the website; 2 adults and 2 kids cost us £30, not £16 as advertised on the website."
"A bit pricey for the time got spend there, which will prohibit a swift repeat visit."
Facilities and Cleanliness
Pros:
"There is a little gift shop that has hot and cold drinks, as well as souvenirs."
"There are toilets situated just outside the main gate and free parking."
"The place also offers a picnic area and a children's playground area where you can relax before/after the show in the fresh air."
"There are toilet facilities, and they have their own car park."
"Oh, parking is also available on site and it's free of charge for the duration of your visit."
Cons:
"The place was untidy and the bird cages are in need of some TLC it needs some money putting into it."
"It is a shame to say that this place now looks run down which is probably due to covid which is a shame really is."
"The walk around the averies/bird pens was less enjoyable as they seemed small living conditions for such large birds."
"Tha cages aren't the best for any sort of photography."
"It has flying shows with the birds then you can walk around but the birds aren't properly cared for and have dirty, grim environments."
"The cages aren't in the best condition in some cases."
Experiences and Shows
Pros:
"The highlight was the talk at 12.30 as everyone in the audience had the ability to hold the owls with flying demonstrations."
"The bird show is so nice (lasted for over an hour) I could have easily stayed longer."
"Although the bird flying show was cancelled due to the outbreak of avian flu nationwide, the staff were very helpful to introduce the birds to us."
"The flying display is just amazing."
"The Bird display was very Entertaining..."
"The flying of the birds was an amazing display and it was professionally performed."
"The bird flying show lasted about 2 hours and everyone had a brilliant time."
Cons:
"Although its an hours drive from Manchester i have no doubt we will be back multiple times, i highly recommend you visit."
"Sadly they didn't have the bird show on as it was raining but what can you do."
"The only thing that could've made it better, is if there were another flight display in the late afternoon... as we had missed it at lunchtime."
"Also, the starting time of the flying show is a bit awkward, at 12:30pm. It would be easier for us (and I assume for others) if it started around 11am instead."