Events & Experiences
Spoil a loved one, friend or even yourself with one of our events or experiences.
Our Birds of Prey Experiences run for most of the year and you can buy now and book a date later, making it the perfect gift idea. Our Seasonal Events run throughout the year, with varied ideas from photography courses and the Junior Falconers’ Club to our very popular Owls By Moonlight evening. There’s something for every age group.
Birds of Prey Experiences
A great gift idea or a treat for yourself. Come and join us for an hour, half a day or a full day.
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Events &Workshops
Seasonal events run throughout the year from Owls by Moonlight to our Young Falconers’ Club.
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Sponsor a Bird
Sponsor your favourite bird of prey for just £35. A great gift idea for someone special.
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Become a Member
Becoming a member is a great way to save you money if you are a regular at Gauntlet.
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Planning an Event?
If you’re planning a birthday party, wedding, corporate event, school or youth group visit we have lots of ideas to make that special day a memorable one. So if you’re looking for a children’s party with a difference, to wow your wedding guests or bring your work colleagues together for a team building experience that will excite them, read on.
Children’s Parties
Are you looking for something a little different from the usual football/bouncy castle/soft play birthday party? Do you have a child who is wild about birds of prey? Then why not hold their next birthday party here!
Party Package
Our party package includes the following:
- Your child and friends will be treated to their very own hands-on flying demonstration.
- Watching our owls, vultures and hawks display their impressive flying skills.
- They will also meet and feed our friendly goats and stroke one of our wriggly ferrets.
Two hour fully inclusive party – £340 (food and drinks included)
After the party, we will provide Party Lunch Boxes for the children, we will play party games in our indoor display area and they can play in our outdoor children’s play area. We provide party bags and a toy. All you need to remember is to bring the birthday cake!
Party Lunch boxes include:
Sandwich, Crisps, Yogurt, Chocolate Bar, Drink
This party is for 20 children and 10 adults. If you are bringing more than 20 children there is an additional charge of £9.50 per child. Additional adults are charged at our standard admission rate. Full terms and conditions will be sent out upon booking.
Sandwich platters are also available for adults attending the party at an additional cost, costs are available upon request.
Please note: We cannot cater for anyone with any special dietary requirements/food allergies or intolerances, other than offer a vegetarian option. If any of your party are vegetarian please state this when you book your party.
To book a party please call us on 01565 754 419.
Early booking is essential. To secure the date of your child’s birthday party we ask for a £50 non-refundable deposit which will be deducted from the final bill. The balance to be paid on the day of the party.
Testimonial
“We had an amazing party at Gauntlet for my daughter's 7th birthday. She and her friends had a great time meeting all the birds and animals, they all overcame any fear they had handling the birds and enjoyed every minute of the two hour party. What a great place to have a birthday party! The staff were all very friendly and informative and they organised everything, all I had to bring was the cake. Thank you for everything and we will be back again soon.”
Karen Smith, Manchester
Weddings
Why not make your special day even more memorable by inviting some of Gauntlet’s residents to join your celebrations!
Imagine a silent Owl swooping down the aisle bringing your wedding rings to you on your happy day or wedding or pre-wedding photos with a difference. Wow your guests with our free-flight birds of prey demonstration at your venue. For a day with a difference, let these magnificent hawks, owls, vultures and eagles entertain your guests.
We have ideas to suit all – starting from £250 to £1100, single options like the ‘Ring Bearer’ or ‘Meet & Greet’ to our Silver and Gold packages. Gauntlet Birds of Prey can enhance your day and make it a unique experience for everyone. For more information regarding what we could offer click here to contact us or call the park on 01565 754 419. Our wedding and events diary books up fast so get in touch now to secure your date!
Happy Planning!
Ring Bearing
Sunday to Thursday – £300
Friday, Saturday and Bank Holidays – £400
Meet & Greet
Sunday to Thursday – £350
Friday, Saturday and Bank Holidays – £450
Flying Show
Sunday to Thursday – £500
Friday, Saturday and Bank Holidays – £650
Silver Package
Includes: Ring Bearing and Meet & Greet
Sunday to Thursday – £550
Friday, Saturday and Bank Holidays – £750
Gold Package
Includes: Ring Bearing, Meet & Greet and Flying Show
Sunday to Thursday – £900
Friday, Saturday and Bank Holidays – £1200
Corporate Events
Looking for a team building experience to motivate and excite your colleagues?
A half day/full day at Gauntlet Birds of Prey gives your team the chance to fly birds, meet some of Gauntlet’s deadliest hunters up close, spend time with our cheeky meerkats and curious ferrets, and take a team of Harris Hawks out for a ‘Halk Walk’ in the nearby fields. We can tailor activities to suit your business/training criteria and cater for large and small groups for a half or full day. The park is situated within easy reach of the M6 and M56 motorways and there is plenty of accommodation options nearby.
Below is an example of a full day itinerary:
- Welcome chat, health and safety, tea and coffee
- Free time to explore the park
- Session 1*
Lunch
- Vulture conservation talk
- Flying display
- Session 2*
Break
- Group ‘Hawk Walk’
- Final flying display
- Finish
*Sessions 1 and 2 are either bird related sessions or time you can use for your group for any business/training requirements.
Looking for more ideas?
Why not visit Gauntlet Birds of Prey after dark. Throughout the year we hold evening events where you can see our resident owls flying under the cover of darkness, and get a chance to handle and fly some of our residents!
For more information regarding what we could offer your group please please call 01565 754 419 or click here to contact us.
Home Educators and Home Education Groups
At Gauntlet Birds of Prey we understand as a Home Educator or Home Education Group you may have varied needs for different age groups and curriculum topics. Our trained staff will deliver presentations that interest and educate all students and adhere to current curriculum programmes.
For further information or to book your visit please please call 01565 754 419 or click here to contact us.
School visits to Gauntlet Birds of Prey
Bring your fledglings to Gauntlet Birds of Prey…
Since 1996 we have been educating children of all ages. Our interactive and hands-on demonstrations ensure we accommodate all relevant key stage areas and the children leave our park with memories that will last a lifetime! We are open to school visits all year round.
What you can expect from a school visit to Gauntlet Birds of Prey
Your visit will be run by our educational team and will include indoor and outdoor flying demonstrations, a chance for all the children to hold a bird, meet a ferret, feed the goats and listen to our conservation talk about Vultures. We tailor your visit to your class’s needs and can allocate time for specific projects at your request (and with prior notice). During your visit the children will learn about:
- Animals and their care
- Conservation and protection
- Habitat
- Predators, prey and the food chain
- The five senses and how birds use them
- Flight and bird formation
• There is a minimum charge of £450 (inclusive of VAT) for group sizes of up to 40 children.
• For each additional child (above the 40 quota) the cost is £9.00 (inclusive of VAT).
• Teaching staff go free.
• For further information or to book your visit please contact 01565 754 419 or click here to contact us.
Please note: We ask that children bring packed lunches with them and that lunch is supervised by your school staff members. We do have a coffee shop on site selling hot/cold drinks and snacks. There is also a small gift shop. If you would like your class to have time in the gift shop please let the staff member know on arrival.
Risk Assessment information can be downloaded here.
Testimonials from schools
"I just had to write to say a big thank you for a wonderful class visit on Wednesday. Both children and adults had a fantastic time. We felt very relaxed in the capable hands of your staff. Despite the cold, we were all smiling and thank you for adjusting the activities to account for the weather! We felt the schedule was well balanced with time in the barn and time to roam independently. Thanks once again, I'm keeping my fingers crossed we can return in the future!"
Bollington Cross Primary School, Macclesfield
"Lots of opportunities to see, touch, watch and fly birds. Thank you to all involved."
Cloverlea Primary School, Altrincham
Gauntlet Birds of Prey visits to your school
We’ll bring Gauntlet Birds of Prey to your classroom…
Our hour long hands-on and interactive flying demonstration includes a variety of birds: owls, hawks, a vulture and occasionally something a little more unusual, plus a cheeky ferret! If you have key stage topics you would like us to work in to our visit please let us know. The children will be able to:
- Feel the breeze as a bird swoops low overhead
- See and hear how important and vital vultures are to our ecosystem
- Some of them will get the chance to slip on a gauntlet glove and fly one of the birds
For the visit we require a classroom, school hall or sports hall for the hour.
• There is a minimum charge of £320.00 (inclusive of VAT and travel expenses) for a one hour demonstration/presentation for group sizes of up to 60 children.
• For each additional child (above the 60 quota) the cost is £4.50 (inclusive of VAT).
• For further information or to book your visit please call 01565 754 419 or click here to contact us.
Risk Assessment information can be downloaded here.
Testimonials from schools
"Just wanted to say a very big 'Thank You' to you and the team at Gauntlet for the amazing Birds of Prey Demonstration you delivered at our school on Thursday. I don't think I have ever seen the children sat so still or quietly!! It was tailored perfectly to the age of the children and they came away from the school hall full of buzz and excitement. I had such positive feedback from all the staff members who sat in to watch the demonstration and would heartily recommend you to any other schools looking for a similar experience."
Malpas Alport Primary, Malpas, Cheshire
Gauntlet Birds of Prey visits to your youth group
We have been working with youth groups since we opened our park back in 1996.
Our interactive and hands-on demonstrations and presentations offer youth groups an interesting, fun and educational evening.
We visit all types of activity groups from Scouting and Guiding, community youth groups and after school clubs, to name but a few. We travel to your location with a variety of Gauntlet’s residents including: owls, hawks, a vulture and a cheeky ferret for an hour long session. During the hour your group will be able to:
- See the birds up close as well as watch them fly,
- They can stroke the ferret
- We’ll always ask for a few brave volunteers to slip on the gauntlet glove and fly the birds themselves
All we require is an indoor area – a Scout/Guides hut, school hall or church hall for example and some willing volunteers!
Alternatively your group can visit the park for a change to your usual group meeting! For further information or to book your visit please call 01565 754 419 or click here to contact us.
