The Falconry Centre Reviews Summary

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "Staff both welcoming and knowledgeable."
• "Friendly staff (Gem) and beautiful birds."
• "The staff were very friendly and informative and were very happy to keep bringing birds out to fly and feed."
• "The staff here truly care for the animals and have a real passion which is shown in the displays and knowledge of the birds."
• "The staff are very friendly and welcoming and really know their stuff!!"
• "The staff take time to show you around. Talk to you about the birds and each bird they use to fly is handled and treated with the upmost respect."
• "The staff were extremely knowledgeable, and welcoming."

Cons:

• "Certain staff were moody and didn't welcome us at all."
• "Unfortunately they lost a bird took them 3hrs so we got bored as they gave us no alternative to move on."
• "Although... souvenirs are extremely pricey and one of the bird necklaces I purchased for my nephew fell apart by the time we reached home."

Experience and Education

Pros:

• "Always a fascinating experience watching the birds be flown and learning more about them."
• "What an amazing afternoon, spoilt I suppose as flying time lasted in excess of 2hr 30 mins."
• "The guide/instructor was very informative and funny and we really did learn a lot off her."
• "The falconers gave out lots of information and were happy to answer any questions."
• "The lady who was with us on the day was great and had a huge amount of information about them all and was very helpful and knowledgeable with any questions that were asked."
• "The flying displays are incredible as well."
• "Having these wonderful majestic birds flying between us and landing on our hands was unforgettable."

Cons:

• "It was a rush job to show my baby birds of prey."
• "The flying display was slightly disappointing with only one small bird doing one flight and then being held while eating."
• "Be aware during really wet weather and strong winds they may not bring the birds out for display because of it been hazardous."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Excellent value for money."
• "Good value for money. We have planned to return & do a longer session next time."
• "£8 for adult/child entrance. Bargain for what you get."
• "Cost £7.50 for two of us. Very good value for money."
• "Well worth the £4 entry per adult."
• "Best £5 iv ever spent, especially watching the birds fly overhead as the wife is scared of birds."
• "Fantastic Falconery centre. £6 entry for adults."

Cons:

• "Possibly the most overpriced waste of time I've ever encountered!"
• "It's way too expensive for what it is... was there an hour tops as very small."

Animal Welfare

Pros:

• "It's clear the handlers know lots about the birds and have a passion for their well-being."
• "All the birds are rescue animals and in good condition."
• "The birds are absolutely beautiful and so loved by the staff."
• "The caregivers looking after the birds have a wealth of knowledge of all species and the birds’ enclosures are very spacious with plenty of opportunity for the birds to come out to fly and meet visitors."
• "The aviaries appear more than adequate for the birds so they are very well looked after and the facility as whole was very clean and we'll maintained."

Cons:

• "It was however sad to see these beautiful birds caged and not having the freedom to fly as cages not large enough to do so."
• "These beautiful creatures should have space to fly free, and not just for the entertainment of humans."
• "Quite disturbing to see how these beautiful birds are shackled to a perch or stuck in an enclosure that is featureless and lacking any stimulation."
• "The ropes that tie the flying birds in the large pen are too restrictive."
• "The birds all looked depressed and some even looked lifeless."