Experiences in Derby

Valid: Tue - Thu, Sat & Sun. Location: At Hawksflight Falconry at Byrkley Park Garden Centre, close to Burton-upon-Trent. Owl experience: Get back to nature with a one-hour owl experience at Hawksflight Falconry. Upgrade: Choose to upgrade for a two-hour experience - the perfect gift for any bird fans! Perfect for: A fun and memorable day out for anyone with an interest in falconry and birds of prey - a great day for the whole family! What's included: Meet the birds, see a flying display and learn about housing, diet, food preparation and more.

Perfect for: A fun and memorable day out for you and the family. Get outdoors: A great time spent outdoors with stunning wildlife, rated 5/5 on TripAdvisor! Activity: Handling and flying hawks, buzzards, kestrels and owls. Training: You will be shown how to tie the falconers knot and handle the birds safely, then you will be shown the basics of training and flying some of the birds to your gloved fist. Experience: Enjoy one or two-hour Bird of Prey experience including holding, flying and feeding for the ultimate fun day. Learn: An informative and educational experience centered around the conservation of these incredible raptors. Learn about their different hunting styles and how they catch their prey in their natural environment. Topics: Topics covered will include husbandry, housing, diet and food preparation, weight control, training, falconry equipment and telemetry. Experts: Experienced handlers on hand to help you with the birds of prey throughout the day, you'll learn everything there is to know about these beautiful birds.

Activities: Enjoy a 1 or 2-hour experience that allows you to handle and feed the owls, kestrels, hawks and buzzards. Educational: Learn about the birds' different hunting styles and their various habits in their natural environment. Bird of prey experience: Pay a visit to the beautiful and powerful birds at the Hawksflight Falconry. Photos: See the birds up close and snap a few pics of these incredible creatures. Valid: Experiences are only available for booking on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Handlers: Experienced bird handlers will be present to assist you and answer any questions you may have.

Experience: Treat yourself or your loved one to a birds of prey handling and flying experience with Mercer Falconry. Birds: You will get to meet a range of birds of prey including hawks, owls, and falcons. Duration: Enjoy three hours of chirping fun! Valid: Sat, 9am - 12pm & Sun, 9am - 12pm. Mercer Falconry: The founder of Mercer Falconry, Dan, believes falconry plays a large role in the conservation of raptors and therefore thinks it is very important to educate the public to create a long lasting positive future within falconry. Location: Head to Swadlincote and enjoy your experience!

Hike: Explore nature with a beautiful hike around Woodlands and fields. Valid: 12pm - 1pm on selected days from June to July. Flying: To make your experience extra exciting you will get to enjoy some hawk flying. Hawk experience: Head to Swadlincote and enjoy an hour of hawk flying - a treat for any bird lover. Mercer Falconry: The founder of Mercer Falconry Dan believes falconry plays a large role in the conservation of raptors and therefore thinks it is very important to educate the public to create a long lasting positive future within falconry. Perfect for: Anybody who loves birds and wants to become pals with the friendly hawks.

Pottery: Let your creativity burst with a pottery experience! Pub: Don't forget a cheeky drink while you're showing off your new skills! Themes: Each of the sessions are based on different themes: from rudie-nudies, to scandi gnomes, to planters, to special charity events. Valid: On selected date and location. Professionals: Coming to the local venues to deliver pottery classes across the region. Perfect for: Getting a chance for you to have fun with friends or family and learn a new skill.