Address: Baston Ln, Huby, YO61 1JB, United Kingdom
Phone: +441347833214
Rating: 4.9
based on 384 reviews.
Visitor Experience
Pros:
"Great place to spend a few hours."
"This was a magical day spent watching, learning, holding and photographing birds of prey."
"The day was very in depth with history of the birds and knowledge about the birds and how to look after them."
"Kids loved it the staff could not be any better. They do everything they can to get even the youngest children involved."
"We thought it was very good value for money and had lunch in the cafe which was a very good price too!"
"They actively encourage you to get up close and handle the birds."
"The bird show was excellent with lots of chance for audience participation."
Cons:
"Appearances can be deceptive when you enter the centre down a narrow lane behind a hotel."
"Was advised to book the date we did but a good few birds where away at shows when booking was made to believe we was flying a variety of birds so was slightly disappointed we only flew the hawk."
"A little confusing to find the site as it is tucked away at the back of the hotel."
"Might be difficult for wheelchairs due to possible muddy ground but pushchairs should be ok."
"Great fun though the weather was not kind in the afternoon."
"Only let down was the toilets needed a really good clean."
"The entrance is a little hidden in beside a hotel and training centre."
Staff and Volunteers
Pros:
"The volunteers and staff are friendly, knowledgeable and obviously passionate about the birds."
"George was great and really engaged us with his knowledge and funny stories."
"The staff are all volunteers and very knowledgeable."
"Staff were friendly and knowledgeable."
"The owner and volunteers are very knowledgeable."
"Staff were very knowledgeable and friendly."
"The staff are really knowledgeable and keen to clearly explain their knowledge."
Cons:
"Start with the positives fantastic selection of birds and well worth the visit. We had a days experience the day started fantastic flying a hawk and the knowledge was brilliant but after that we spent most of our day with the public watching in the arena."
Animal Welfare
Pros:
"all birds well looked after, make sure everyone gets to hold and touch the birds."
"The birds are all well cared for."
"The huge range of birds seem genuinely happy there and well looked after."
"The Birds are well looked after."
"Very clean and the animals are well looked after. there are great flying demonstrations to watch."
"You can certainly tell that the birds are happy and healthy, the centre and birds are well looked after."
"All of the birds look very well cared for."
Cons:
"The birds all look in great condition and although the site looks a little tired in place, the centre clearly cares about their birds."
Facilities and Accessibility
Pros:
"There is a little café and a play area for the kids and lovely friendly dog called Duke who likes to be stroked."
"Parking was easy and there was a small cafe so all our needs were covered."
"Cafe for simple snacks and drinks. Plenty of seating outside and in."
"loverly little cafe, nice food, really good prices."
"There is a cafe on site which is very reasonably priced with a small selection including some cakes."
"There’s a small tearoom to purchase refreshments."
"There is also a small café and lots of parking available nearby."
Cons:
"Be careful which hotel you choose to stay at though because convenience is not always the best."
Value for Money
Pros:
"We thought it was very good value for money and had lunch in the cafe which was a very good price too!"
"Outstanding value and fun!"
"Highly recommended for the £10 entry fee."
"Admission price is brilliant and you can stay all day."
"The bird of prey centre is excellent value for money."
"It was £9 each entry for adults and really worth it!!"
"Highly recommend it for all ages... and reasonably priced."
Cons:
"The only downside and maybe something that may be considered later on is no gift shop, a little shop selling magnets, pens, keyrings would be amazing."