The British Bird of Prey Centre
The British Bird of Prey Centre, Wales
The British Bird of Prey Centre is based within 568 acres of the National Botanic Garden of Wales.
While you are at the Centre you will be able to visit all of the birds in their houses. You are welcome to do this as many time as you like during your visit.
All of our aviaries have been designed specifically for each individual species, so will all be slightly different. Most of our birds are captive bred and are therefore used to people. They would not survive if they had to go into the wild. We fly them all daily to give them a chance to be free, but they all like to come home and be warm and fed at the end of the day.
To visit us use the postcode SA32 8HN
What's on today
Amazing Flying Shows
Every day at 11.30am & 1.30pm you will be able to see our birds of prey flying within metres of you, whilst they show off their natural skills.
In 2021 we significantly increased the number of seats on our display area to 300, so there's lots of space for everyone.
Come and join us to learn about these amazing creatures.
30 minute Group Flying Experiences
No pre booking required
Group flying experiences take place every day at 2.00pm if you'd like to fly an Owl & 3.00pm if you'd like to fly a Kite. Tickets are available from our Centre shop.
This experience is for anyone who would like to enjoy the thrill of a bird of prey flying free and landing on their gloved hand.
Vouchers are also available as the most cost effective way to purchase.
Private Flying Experiences
There are 5 different Private Experiences available everyday.
Whether you have always wanted to fly a kestrel or if you want the family to meet the owls, this is your chance to spend time with your own dedicated falconer and some of your favourite birds. If you prefer to be photographing rather than flying birds of prey we cater for you as well.
Prior booking for all Private Flying Experiences is essential!
Daily Timetable - From 1st September 2023
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09:30am |
Eagle Experience Wales or Private Hawk Walk Experience starts - Prior booking essential, find out more here - See your confirmation email for entry instructions |
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10:00am |
Gates Open - The British Bird of Prey Centre and The National Botanic Garden of Wales |
11.30am |
Flying Display (30 minutes)Goshawk, Long-eared owl, Buzzard, Barn owl, White tailed sea Eagle, Peregrine Falcon |
| 12.00pm |
Private Owl Experience - Prior Booking Essential, find out more here |
1.30pm |
Flying Display (30 minutes)Little owl, kestrel, Red Kite, Black Kite, European eagle owl, Golden Eagle |
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2.00pm |
Private Half Day Experience or Private Photography Experience starts - Prior booking essential, find out more here |
| 2.00pm | Group Owl Flying Experience (max 15 participants) - More information here |
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3.00pm |
Group Kite Flying Experience (max 15 participants) - More information here |
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*Please be aware that displays are subject to change due to the weather and the character of the bird. We cannot make them do what they do not want to! In the winter months displays may not include all species and are normally slightly shorter. If you are coming specifically to see a bird fly please get in touch and we can give you the most up to date flying schedule. |
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5:00pm |
Centre Closes - The British Bird of Prey Centre |
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6:00pm |
Gates Close - The National Botanic Garden of Wales |
More Information
About Us
The ancestry of the British Birds of Prey Centre goes back almost two decades, with the experience and knowledge base that such a history brings. Learn more about the people and the background here.
Access For All
At the British Bird of Prey Centre we take pride in ensuring we are accessible for everyone who wants to see and learn about our birds. We will be growing this resource to assist anyone who has particular needs.
Please feel free to email us here if the information you require is not yet available.
What to expect...
From 1st April 2023, entry to the British Bird of Prey Centre is included in your entry ticket to the Garden. This means you can enjoy a full day of activities for all of the family. You are welcome to come up to the Centre and meet the birds in their houses and spend as long as you like with them, for no additional charge.
All of the birds here get to fly free daily in our amazing free-flying shows. Tickets can be purchased exclusively on your arrival at The British Bird of Prey Centre. We fly our birds daily at:
1st April - 31st August: 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm
1st September - 31st March: 11.30am & 1.30pm
Show prices are per person (over 2 years):
1 show: £3 or Family ticket (4 people): £10
2 shows: £4 or Family ticket (4 people): £14
3 shows: £5 or Family ticket (4 people): £18
Once you enter the Garden we can be spotted to the left of Gatehouse, nestled up on the hillside amongst the trees. Follow the wooden sign posts or your map to find us. Our aviaries are designed specifically to house our native species. You will be able to walk around and see the birds in their own homes, watch them show off their talents in our flying displays or even try flying one yourself.
As you approach the Centre, look for the large photograph of Hector our European Eagle Owl, our shop is just to the left through the double doors, where one of our team will be waiting to welcome you.
The National Botanic Garden
Your ticket means you can come and go all day, so you can find a nice picnic spot to have some lunch, enjoy the other exciting things happening in the Garden and come back to the Centre as many times as you like during the day.
Pricing Information
Gift Vouchers
Great News...
E-gift vouchers are available for any of our experiences.
Our gift vouchers arrive instantly and can be printed off by you creating that perfect gift.
All vouchers are valid for a year and as well as your experience include entry to The British Bird of Prey Centre and to the National Botanic Garden of Wales.
Admission Fees
The cost of our activities is included with all the relevant activity information, but here for ease of access is a clear breakdown of our admissions charges.
The British Bird Of Prey Centre
What our visitors say about us...
Other great reasons to visit us at
The National Botanic Garden of Wales
THE STABLE BLOCK
The Stable Block houses our Seasons Restaurant, Gift Shop, Oriel Yr Ardd Gallery, Reception area and offices.
Y POT BLODYN
A lovely place to eat, drink and buy some wonderful plants for your garden.
CHILDRENS PLAY AREA
This highly imaginative adventure zone is a place for children to jump, crawl, tumble, slide and swing.
GRUFFALO TRAIL
The Gruffalo Trail features five larger-than-life sculptures of characters from the ever-popular books created by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler: Mouse, Fox, Owl, Snake and the Gruffalo.
Perfect for 2-6 year olds but fun for all the family, the trail is open all year and about half a mile in length (0.8km).
GREAT GLASSHOUSE
This spectacular dome is the largest single-span great glasshouse in the world.
ORIEL YR ARDD GALLERY
Tucked into a corner of our Stable Block is our Oriel yr Ardd Gallery.
Here is a video of a few of our birds in action. Get an idea of what it is like to experience these creatures in flight.
The real experience is waiting for you...
