Experiences
Experiences
A totally unique opportunity for an insight into the handling and training of birds of prey.
Got a question? Get in touchWe offer Falconry Experience Days in West Sussex (full and half days) covering all aspects of general husbandry, training and handling of birds of prey, as well as free-flying.
West Sussex Falconry provide other falconry events and experience days to suit all occasions, including Falconry Weddings & Parties and Owl Brief Encounters.
Whether you are considering a training course in Falconry and Hawking, or would simply enjoy a day out that offers something completely different, we look forward to welcoming you at West Sussex Falconry.
Please see our 4 main types of experiences below:
Falconry Experience [10.0 am -12.0 pm]
The Classic Falconry Experience -
£90 per person and £165 for two.
The day begins with tea/coffee and homemade cake. There is then an introduction to the birds, followed by handling and photographs. The morning concludes with people experiencing the birds flying to the glove.
Extended Falconry Experience
[11.0 am – 3.0 pm]
£150 per person
Available between 1st April to 30th September - but can still be booked anytime
Tea/ Coffee and homemade cake on arrival.. There is then an introduction to the birds followed by handling, photographs and a brief insight into the history of falconry.
We break at 1.0 pm for lunch and then we go into the field where you will experience flying birds to you glove.
The day is very much an interactive one and numbers on each course are limited to a small group.
Afternoon tea/coffee is offered to end your day.
Owl Experience
£75 per person and £135 for two.
For a close and personal ‘encounter’ with owls, the experience involves the opportunity to photograph a number of owls, followed by flying an owl. With all the myths and legends surrounding these birds, they delight and amaze with their exceptional beauty and unique appearance.
The 2 hour experience is very hands-on and is therefore limited to a small group, so that everyone can enjoy the experience and photos can be taken.
Terms and Conditions
West Sussex Falconry is not open to the public, all experiences need to be pre-booked.
Successful Falconry Experience Days are obviously dependant on dry weather and will be rescheduled if cancelled. A minimum of seven days’ notice is required to alter or cancel a booking.
We regret that any alterations or cancellations notified after this time will result in forfeit of the event and any related monies. (If the event has to be cancelled by West Sussex Falconry, a mutually suitable alternative date will be found.) Experience Vouchers are non-refundable. However they can be transferred to another person if the recipient is unable to attend. Please notify us if you wish to transfer your Gift Voucher.
Sorry we are unable to have Spectators as we have limited space as we only accommodate small groups of voucher holders only.
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