Visitor Information

Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre at Sion Hill Hall, was set up to ensure that birds of prey would survive to provide the public with a rare opportunity to see and enjoy these beautiful birds.

If you have ever dreamed of seeing eagles soaring above your head, owls sweeping past or ducking and diving as vultures fly by then this is the place for you!

We fly our birds in three amazing flying displays each day, with different birds in each display. In between displays all our beautiful birds are on display to be viewed and giving you chance to learn more about these beautiful raptors!

Why not visit and see some amazing birds of prey- and round off a perfect day with a visit to our well stocked gift shop and snack bar?

For the latest news and offers visit our main website www.falconrycentre.co.uk or facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/thirskbirdsofpreycentre/

Opening Hours:

The Centre is open from:

21st March 2024 – 31st October 2024

Closed every Wednesday in March and October.

10:30am – 5.00pm (Last admittance 4:00pm)

Dates Closed in 2024:

Friday 17th May 2024
Saturday 29th June 2024
Sunday 30th June 2024
Saturday 14th September 2024
Sunday 15th September 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: £9.95 (16 years and up)
Concession: £8.95 (65 years and over )
Children: £7.95 (children under 3 years go FREE)
Family Tickets: £32.00 (2 adults + 2 Children or 1 adult + 3 children)
Adult Groups (10+): £8.95 per person (must be pre booked)
School Group Discounts Available: Pleas call 01845 587522

Further Information

Snack Bar offering fresh sandwiches, crisp, cakes, plus hot and cold drinks.
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
No tripods
Maximum lens size no more than 4 inch in length from the front of the camera body. For more information regarding our policy, it can be found here.

Plan your visit

No need to pre-book.
Arrive 10 minutes before our 11:30am display. 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 till 30th September)
Visit the shop/snack bar for any gifts and souvenirs prior to departure.