Gauntlet Birds of Prey
Knutsford · Venue website · Directions
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Farm
Birds of prey park outside Knutsford with daily flying displays and a vulture talk, goats to feed, meerkats and a wooden fort playground.
5.6 miles from Timperley village · Checked Fri 23 Oct 2026 on gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk. More parks and playgrounds near Timperley
Plan your visit
- Opening
- Mar–Sep Wed–Sun 11am–5pm; Oct Wed–Sun to 4.30pm; Nov–Dec weekends to 4pm; Jan–Feb closed except half-term; daily in school holidays
- Prices
- Adults £15.50, children 3–16 £13, under-3s free; family (2+2) £55, (2+3) £65; carers £5.50. Adults pay too
- Booking
- Just turn up
- Animals
- Owls, eagles, vultures, falcons, hawks, kites, Marabou stork, meerkats, goats
- Hands-on
- Animal feeding. Flying displays at 12.30pm and 3pm, plus a vulture talk (fewer in winter). Meet-and-greet at 2pm (look, no touching). Feed the goats with food from the café shop. Owl and birds of prey experiences from £100 (age 4+, book ahead)
- Also
- Wooden fort play area with swings and sand pit · Outdoor play area
- Food and drink
- Café · picnics allowed. Café and covered picnic area; you can bring your own food
- Parking
- Large free car park at the front, next to Fryer’s Garden Centre
- Baby changing
- Yes
- Through the year
- Owls by Moonlight evenings; conservation ranger days for 8–14s
- Dogs
- No dogs (assistance dogs aside)
- Parties
- Runs birthday parties, £340 for a 2-hour party for 20 children (£14.50 each extra): bird flying demo, goats and ferret, lunch boxes, party bags, play area. £50 deposit; book early.
From gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk, checked Fri 23 Oct 2026. Prices and times change, so check before you go. Farms and petting zoos compared
SEN and access
- Free or discounted carer ticket
Carer tickets £5.50 for daily visits.
Checked Fri 23 Oct 2026 on the venue's access page. More SEN-friendly days out
No events listed here right now, but you don't need one: just turn up.
Questions parents ask about Gauntlet Birds of Prey
How much does Gauntlet Birds of Prey cost?
Adults £15.50, children 3–16 £13, under-3s free; family (2+2) £55, (2+3) £65; carers £5.50. Adults pay too. Prices were checked on the place's own website and can change, so check before you go.
What animals are at Gauntlet Birds of Prey?
Owls, eagles, vultures, falcons, hawks, kites, Marabou stork, meerkats and goats.
Can children hold or feed the animals at Gauntlet Birds of Prey?
Animal handling isn't offered. Animal feeding is part of the visit. Flying displays at 12.30pm and 3pm, plus a vulture talk (fewer in winter). Meet-and-greet at 2pm (look, no touching). Feed the goats with food from the café shop. Owl and birds of prey experiences from £100 (age 4+, book ahead).
Is there a café at Gauntlet Birds of Prey?
Yes, there's a café. You can bring a picnic. Café and covered picnic area; you can bring your own food.
Is there parking at Gauntlet Birds of Prey?
Large free car park at the front, next to Fryer’s Garden Centre.
Do you need to book Gauntlet Birds of Prey?
Just turn up.
Is there a play area at Gauntlet Birds of Prey?
There is an outdoor play area.
Can you have a birthday party at Gauntlet Birds of Prey?
Yes, it runs children's birthday parties. £340 for a 2-hour party for 20 children (£14.50 each extra): bird flying demo, goats and ferret, lunch boxes, party bags, play area. £50 deposit; book early.
Are dogs allowed at Gauntlet Birds of Prey?
No, apart from assistance dogs.