National Centre for Birds of Prey

York, North Yorkshire

Award-winning bird of prey centre showcasing raptors and interactive displays for all ages.

Opening Open 7 days a week (including Sundays and Bank Holidays) from 10am, every day from 10th February until 3rd November; last entry 4.30pm. Flying demonstrations daily at 11.30am, 2pm and 4.15pm.

Price Adults £15.00; Children (4 to 16) £11.50; Seniors (65+) £14.00; Family (2+2) £45.00; Under 4s free. One carer per disabled person admitted free when the disabled person pays full price (ID required).

Typical visit Not provided yet

Age fit All ages; children's trails and colouring sheets available and under 4s go free.

Setting outdoor

The experience

About this day out

The National Centre for Birds of Prey is an award-winning visitor attraction at the Duncombe Park estate in Helmsley, within the North York Moors National Park. It houses the largest collection of birds of prey in the north of England, from the tiny Burrowing Owl to the Steller's Sea Eagle, with spectacular flying demonstrations every day. Visitors can also stroll through the 300 acres of woodland and parkland surrounding the centre.

When to go

Opening calendar

Open 7 days a week (including Sundays and Bank Holidays) from 10am, every day from 10th February until 3rd November; last entry 4.30pm. Flying demonstrations daily at 11.30am, 2pm and 4.15pm.

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: Adults £15.00; Children (4 to 16) £11.50; Seniors (65+) £14.00; Family (2+2) £45.00; Under 4s free. One carer per disabled person admitted free when the disabled person pays full price (ID required).

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

Owl House CafeShopThree flying demonstration areas (one indoors)Disabled toiletsBaby changing facilitiesFree ink stamp trail for childrenFree word search/colouring in sheets for childrenFree loan of off-road wheelchairAccess to 300 acres of Duncombe Park woodland and parkland walks

Accessibility: Full disabled access throughout the site with dedicated disabled toilet facilities; paths are compacted fine gravel with no steps anywhere on site. Wheelchair-friendly with space at flying demo areas, and a free off-road wheelchair available for loan (first-come-first-served). Staff and volunteers can assist; one aviary block is down a steepish slope.
Parking: Car park available, including dedicated disabled parking spaces.
Dogs: No dogs (including assistance dogs) are allowed within the centre grounds as they can frighten the birds, but admission includes the surrounding Duncombe Park parkland which is great for dog walking; shop staff can dog sit well-behaved guide dogs.

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