Birds of Prey Experiences

We are delighted to be offering Birds of Prey Experiences with our expert falconers, set in the stunning and picturesque Listed Gardens of Lifehouse in the heart of the Essex countryside

Meet a beautiful array of magnificent birds of prey

Meet a beautiful array of magnificent birds of prey

If you are looking for something different as a gift for a loved one, or just a magical day out then our Birds of Prey Experiences are perfect.

Birds of Prey Experience (2 hours + Afternoon Tea)

Spend two hours in the heart of the Essex countryside flying a selection of our birds of prey. You'll get the chance to experience these fantastic birds from Hawks, Buzzards, Owls and Falcons, demonstrating their natural abilities, learn about each bird's habitat, prey, equipment and their individual characters and to have them fly to your gloved fist.

Afterwards, enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea in the Lifehouse Restaurant or on the Terrace. 

Available to purchase as an Experience for 1 or 2 people

 

Owl Encounter Experience (2 hours + Afternoon Tea)

Spend two hours set in the stunning grounds of Lifehouse's English Heritage Listed Gardens flying a selection of our Owls on this fantastic encounter. You'll get the chance to experience these beautiful birds, from the Barn Owl to our large European Eagle Owl, demonstrating their natural abilities, learn about each bird's habitat, prey, equipment and their individual characters, and to have them fly to your gloved fist. 

After the experience, enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea in the Lifehouse Restaurant or on the Terrace. 

Available to purchase as an Experience for 1 or 2 people

 

All of our experiences run throughout the year, but if you can only take part on a specific date please contact us to check that a particular date is available before you purchase a voucher. All our experience day vouchers are valid for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase and we limit each experience to a maximum of six participating people in order to allow everyone to receive the maximum time and opportunity with the birds. If you would like to make a booking for a group of six or more people for your own personal and private experience please contact us before booking.

Terms & conditions apply, please ensure to read these thoroughly before purchasing an Experience. To view, please click here

 

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From £79

Book by phone: 01255 860050 or enquire by email: enquiries@lifehouse.co.uk

 

  • Terms & Conditions

    Bookings
    Prior to booking an experience day in which you have a specific date in mind, please call or email us to check availability BEFORE you confirm a booking, make a deposit or payment in full to avoid disappointment.

    In the event of bad weather or circumstances beyond our control Lifehouse reserves the right to cancel an experience day if the conditions are unsuitable on the day. We will however do everything we can to go ahead with all of our bookings and will attempt to contact you by telephone or email if we do need to cancel. Due to the unpredictability of our weather, this may be on the actual day of an experience day. As a result we do ask that if you have any doubt as to whether an experience day is going ahead, that you contact us for confirmation 24 hours prior to your event.

    In the event of a cancellation due to weather, where permitted we will re-book an, experience day, display or demonstration for you on the next available date.

    Performance
    Our experience days, displays and demonstrations involve the use of fully trained birds of prey. We cannot however guarantee their performance and no refunds will be given in the event of poor performance.

    We will not be responsible for damage or soiling to clothing or footwear during an experience day.

    We retain the right to cancel an experience day on the following grounds: Low flying aircraft in area, DEFRA restrictions & protection zones and circumstances beyond our control.

    Cancellation

    For cancellations of a booking, you are required to provide written notice 7 days prior to the date of your event. Failure to do so may mean that you will be subject to fees or payment in full.

    Refunds
    Where an experience day has been cancelled, no refund will be given for any reason including bad weather, DEFRA restrictions & protection zones and circumstances beyond our control.

    Revisions to these terms
    We may at any time revise these terms and conditions without notice. Please check these terms and conditions regularly, as continued use of the Lifehouse website after a change has been made is your acceptance of the change, whether or not you have reviewed them.

    Governing law
    These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute arising under these terms and conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.