BIRDS OF PREY Private Full-Day Falconry Experience at The Hawking Centre

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Nestled in the heart of Kent, Eastwell Manor, a Champneys Spa Hotel is situated within beautiful landscaped gardens, located 5 miles from Ashford international station. The country estate is home to The Hawking Centre; the South East’s premier falconry and bird of prey specialist. The Hawking Centre founder Leigh Holmes had a childhood passion for birds of prey, and a beloved barn owl called Lucy. Leigh realised a lifelong dream when he established The Hawking Centre at Doddington Place( today operating at Eastwell Manor) with wife Jo in 1998. Avid Falconers and television personalities, Leigh and Jo have appeared with their birds on the BBC, ITV, C4, C5 and MTV. Today, they are no longer involved with the Hawking Centre, but during the years they shared their passion of training and flying birds of prey to create this unforgettable one to one VIP Falconry experience. As part of your falconry experience, gain insight into the world and lives of birds of prey. The day is completely hands-on and tailored to you. Experience the thrill of handling, flying and getting up close and personal with owls, hawks, vultures, eagles and falcons. Start the day with tea and coffee, and explore Eastwell Manor on a VIP tour. After soaking up the history, it’s gloves on to roam the beautiful gardens and estate grounds with your team of birds and falconers. Which bird you fly is your choice; fly an owl through the meadows and woodland, a vulture across the formal lawns or, for the ultimate experience, an eagle in the beautiful hedged gardens. Relax over a light lunch in the Eastwell Manor Bar, escorted by your Falconer. Afterwards, enjoy even more flying, and even a chance to see the graceful birds using their predatory instincts over the 500 acre private grounds.

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