Falconry

During the winter the Falconry Centre is open on the days that the Leisure Park is open, weekends and school holidays from 10am to 4.00pm. There are no flying displays during the winter.

The Falconry Centre is set in countryside of outstanding natural beauty with views across the South Hams. The beautifully designed aviaries and weatherings are comfortable homes for a fascinating collection of birds of prey including owls, falcons and kites.

Answering the demand for owl knowledge, Woodlands has a new 'Get Wise to Owls' display where the highly experienced Falconer, Geoff Pearson, gives a fascinating insight into the world of owls, which has existed for at least 60 million years.

Habitat, food, hunting skills and the ancient art of Falconry make interesting discussions.

The short presentation provides an out-of-the classroom experience with the opportunity for a volunteer to fly a bird, which lands on the glove.