The English School of Falconry - Herrings Green Activity Farm

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The English School of Falconry - Herrings Green Activity Farm Herrings Green Activity Farm, a family-run farm that’s home to over 200 majestic birds of prey and an array of friendly farm animals.
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Nestled in the heart of Wilstead, Bedfordshire, we offer an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages. The Bird of Prey Centre and Activity Farm is based in Cotton End Road, Wilstead. The centre and farm is home to over 200 birds of prey and animals. We are open daily from 10.00am - 5.00pm. Adults £8.95 Children (2-15 years) £4.95 and children under 2 years are free.

Halloween Owl Encounter – October 26th & 30th 10.00 & 1.00Looking for something a little different to do this Halloween?...
26/10/2026

Halloween Owl Encounter – October 26th & 30th 10.00 & 1.00
Looking for something a little different to do this Halloween? Swap the usual tricks and treats for feathers, talons and a little owl magic with our Halloween Owl Encounter!

Spend 90 unforgettable minutes in the company of some of our beautiful owls. Under the guidance of our experienced falconers, you’ll get up close and personal as you meet and handle a variety of different species, from the beautiful Barn Owl and cheeky Tawny Owl to the tiny Scops Owl and magnificent Eagle Owl – plus a few more feathered characters along the way!

Then it’s time to head out into our main flying arena and experience the real magic of these incredible birds.

Pop on a falconry glove, hold out your arm and watch as the owls glide silently towards you, landing right on your hand. Experiencing the silent flight of an owl at such close quarters really is something special!

Throughout the encounter there will be plenty of opportunities to take photographs, ask our falconers questions and learn more about these fascinating nocturnal hunters.

Places are limited, so pre-booking is highly recommended.

Forget the broomsticks this Halloween… come and fly something with feathers!

Adult £19.00 Child £15.00 – Includes admission into the farm all day

Please note this experience is not suitable for children under 5 years
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🎅🎄Father Christmas & Nativity Barn – December 5th, 6th, 12th & 13th 11.00 & 1.00🎄🎅A Magical Christmas Experience for the...
25/10/2026

🎅🎄Father Christmas & Nativity Barn – December 5th, 6th, 12th & 13th 11.00 & 1.00🎄🎅
A Magical Christmas Experience for the Whole Family!

Step into the magic of Christmas at Herrings Green Activity Farm and join us for a truly special festive experience in our charming Nativity Barn!

Father Christmas has been busy preparing for the most wonderful time of the year, and he can’t wait to welcome you and your little ones for an hour filled with festive fun, Christmas traditions and magical memories.

What’s Included in Your Christmas Experience?

🫏Meet Our Christmas Donkeys – Visit our beautifully decorated Nativity Barn and say hello to our friendly donkeys.

🦌Make Magical Reindeer Food – Create your very own special reindeer food to sprinkle on Christmas Eve, ready for Rudolph and his friends!

🎅Write a Letter to Father Christmas – Tell Santa all your Christmas wishes and post your letter in our special Christmas postbox.

🌟Decorate a Christmas Ornament – Get creative and make a beautiful decoration to take home and hang on your Christmas tree.

📖Storytime with Father Christmas – Gather round for a cosy and magical reading of The Night Before Christmas with Father Christmas himself.

🎁A Special Christmas Gift – Every child will receive a lovely gift from Father Christmas to take home.

And the festive fun doesn’t stop there! Your ticket also includes ALL-DAY admission to Herrings Green Activity Farm & Bird of Prey Centre, so you can enjoy a wonderful family day out meeting our animals, exploring the farm and watching our magnificent birds of prey.

Child £18.50

Adult £7.95

Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!
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🎄🎁Christmas Gifts – Breakfast with Eagles January 17th 10.00🎁🎄Give them a Christmas gift that truly soars!Forget the usu...
25/10/2026

🎄🎁Christmas Gifts – Breakfast with Eagles January 17th 10.00🎁🎄
Give them a Christmas gift that truly soars!
Forget the usual presents this Christmas and give someone special an experience they’ll remember long after the decorations have come down.
Our Breakfast with Eagles combines an unforgettable hands-on encounter with some of the most magnificent birds in the world, followed by a delicious Full English Breakfast.
Spend 90 unforgettable minutes in the company of our incredible eagles. Under the guidance of our experienced falconer, you’ll have the rare opportunity to get up close, meet and handle a variety of species, including the spectacular American Bald Eagle, Bateleur Eagle and Blue Chilean Eagle, plus more of our feathered stars.
Then it’s time to head out to the flying ground, where you’ll see these magnificent birds spread their wings and take to the skies. Experience the incredible moment an eagle flies straight to your gloved hand – something you certainly don’t get to do every day!
After your eagle encounter, head into our tea room, relax and warm up over a Full English Breakfast with tea or coffee.
There will be plenty of opportunities throughout the experience to take photographs, chat with our falconer and ask all those questions you’ve always wanted to know about these amazing birds.

£30.00 per person

This experience is not suitable for children under 14 years of age.
Not just a present. An experience. A memory. A Christmas gift they’ll never forget.
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🍂🦉Autumn Owls & Kites – November 1st & 15th 10.30-12.00🦉🍂Wrap up warm and join us for a magical autumn morning with some...
25/10/2026

🍂🦉Autumn Owls & Kites – November 1st & 15th 10.30-12.00🦉🍂
Wrap up warm and join us for a magical autumn morning with some of our most beautiful birds of prey, followed by a warming hot chocolate and delicious slice of cake!

Step into the enchanting world of owls and kites with this unforgettable hands-on experience.

Meet the silent flyers of the bird world as you get up close with a variety of incredible owl species, including Barn Owls, Scops Owls, Tawny Owls, Eagle Owls and more. Our falconers will introduce you to each bird, share fascinating facts and answer your questions, with plenty of opportunities to take some fantastic photographs.

Then it’s your turn to fly them!
Head out to our flying grounds, pop on a falconry glove and experience the incredible feeling of an owl gliding silently through the autumn air and landing on your hand. You’ll have the opportunity to fly several different species and see these beautiful birds from a completely different perspective.

Your encounter then continues with a visit to our Kite enclosure, where you’ll meet both Red and Black Kites. Get the chance to hold these stunning birds and learn more about one of Britain’s most recognisable birds of prey.

Finish with something warm…
After your time with the birds, head into our cosy tea room and warm up with a mug of hot chocolate and a delicious slice of cake – the perfect end to an autumn morning!

And there’s no need to rush home. Full admission to Herrings Green Activity Farm & Bird of Prey Centre is included, so you’re welcome to stay for the rest of the day, explore the farm, see our birds and animals and enjoy our flying display and animal meet & greet.

£32.00 per person

Please not this experience is not suitable for children under 6 years
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🎄🎁Christmas Tea with Owls – December 13th 10.30 & 1.00🎁🎄This Christmas, step into a world of festive magic and feathered...
25/10/2026

🎄🎁Christmas Tea with Owls – December 13th 10.30 & 1.00🎁🎄
This Christmas, step into a world of festive magic and feathered charm with our Christmas Tea with Owls!

Spend a truly memorable morning or afternoon in the company of some of our beautiful owls. Under the guidance of our expert falconers, you’ll get the chance to meet and handle a wonderful variety of species, which may include the Barn Owl, European Eagle Owl, Scops Owl, Tawny Owl and more.
There’ll be plenty of opportunities for those all-important Christmas photos, while our falconers share fascinating facts and introduce you to the individual characters of these incredible birds.

Then it’s time for a little Christmas magic!
Head out to our flying arena and experience the beauty of an owl in flight. Watch as they glide silently through the air before flying into your gloved hand – a magical moment you won’t forget!
After your owl experience, head into our cosy tea room, warm up and enjoy a delicious array of festive cakes, with your choice of tea, coffee or hot chocolate.
And because your ticket includes admission to Herrings Green Farm for the whole day, you can make a full festive day of it!

Looking for a Christmas treat with a difference?
Gather your family or friends, treat someone special – or simply give yourself something magical to look forward to this December.

£22.00 per person
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🎁🎄Christmas Gifts – 2 Hour Owl & Eagle Experience for Two January 10th 10.00-12.00 & 23rd 1.00-3.00🎄🎁This Christmas, giv...
25/10/2026

🎁🎄Christmas Gifts – 2 Hour Owl & Eagle Experience for Two January 10th 10.00-12.00 & 23rd 1.00-3.00🎄🎁
This Christmas, give a gift they’ll never forget!
Forget the usual presents and give them something truly extraordinary — the chance to get up close, handle and even fly some of the world’s most magnificent birds of prey.
Our 2-Hour Owl & Eagle Experience for Two brings together two of our most impressive groups of birds for a truly unforgettable experience.
During the first part of the experience, you’ll meet and handle a variety of beautiful owls and eagles. Come face-to-face with the stunning Barn Owl, meet different species of Eagle Owl, get up close to our majestic American Bald Eagle, handle our incredible Blue Chilean Eagle, and meet even more of our amazing birds.
There will be plenty of opportunities to take photographs, learn about each species and ask our experienced falconers all those questions you’ve always wanted to ask.
Then it’s time to head out to our flying grounds…
Experience the almost silent flight of an owl as it glides into your gloved hand before taking things to another level as you have the opportunity to fly different species of eagle — including the incredible American Bald Eagle!
There really is nothing quite like having an eagle fly towards you and land on your glove. It’s a moment you won’t forget.

Not just a gift — an experience, a story and a memory that will last a lifetime.

£62.00 for two people

Spaces are limited – book your Christmas gift experience today.
Please note: This experience is suitable for ages 14 years and over.
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Halloween Junior Animal Keeper Day – October 30th 10.00-3.00Get them off the screens, into their wellies and out on the ...
25/10/2026

Halloween Junior Animal Keeper Day – October 30th 10.00-3.00
Get them off the screens, into their wellies and out on the farm this Halloween!
Looking for something a little different for the children this half term? Our Halloween Junior Animal Keeper Day is a full day of hands-on animal fun, giving budding young keepers the chance to get stuck into life on the farm!

Working alongside our animal keepers, children will spend the day meeting, feeding, handling and caring for an amazing variety of animals.

They’ll head out around the farm to meet some of our larger residents, getting hands-on with our goats, sheep, donkeys, pigs, llamas and alpacas. They’ll help with feeding, learn more about the animals in their care and even head out for a walk with some of our cheeky goats!

There’ll be plenty of time for our smaller animals too. Children can enjoy Pat-a-Pet with our gorgeous rabbits and guinea pigs, before meeting the rather unusual Penelope the skunk and discovering more about some of the different animals we care for here at the farm.

And because it’s Halloween, things are going to get a little creepy! Our young keepers will come face-to-face with snakes, reptiles, creepy critters and crawlies, with the opportunity to get up close, handle some of them and find out why these fascinating creatures aren’t quite as scary as they might look!

Throughout the day there will be lots of opportunities to ask questions, learn about animal care and, most importantly, get involved. This isn’t a day of simply looking at animals — we want our Junior Keepers to roll up their sleeves and experience what spending a day working with animals is really like.

It’s the perfect Halloween half-term adventure for children who love animals, being outdoors and aren’t afraid of getting their wellies a little muddy!

Important Information
Children will need to bring a packed lunch, snacks and plenty of drinks, as lunch is not included.

Please dress for a day outdoors on the farm. Warm, weather-appropriate clothing and suitable footwear or wellies are essential.

This activity is not suitable for children under 5 years old.

Parents are unable to stay with their children during the activity. Children should be dropped off ready for a 10.00am start and collected at 3.00pm.

Alternatively, parents are very welcome to purchase general farm admission and enjoy the centre during the day, with the opportunity to meet up with their children at lunchtime.

Places are limited to keep the day fun, interactive and hands-on, so early booking is highly recommended!

£34.00 per child
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🎃🦉HOCUS POCUS, BOIL & BUBBLE… HALLOWEEN IS COMING TO THE FARM!🦉🎃OCTOBER 24TH-NOVEMEBER 1STGrab your wellies, gather your...
25/10/2026

🎃🦉HOCUS POCUS, BOIL & BUBBLE… HALLOWEEN IS COMING TO THE FARM!🦉🎃
OCTOBER 24TH-NOVEMEBER 1ST
Grab your wellies, gather your little witches and wizards and step into for a spooktacular family day out this Halloween!

There’s SO much included with your admission – from magnificent birds of prey and creepy critters to farm animals, tractor rides and plenty of hands-on fun!

10.30 – Meet & Handle an Owl – Come face-to-face with one of our beautiful owls and get that all-important Halloween photo!
11.00 – Pat-a-Pet – Cuddle our gorgeous rabbits and guinea pigs.
11.30 – Bird of Prey Flying Display – Take your seats and watch different species soar, swoop and fly right before your eyes!
12.15 – Tractor Rides – Climb aboard for a ride around the farm. Weather dependent.
12.30 – Have a Go at Flying an Owl – Your chance to put on the falconry glove and experience an owl flying straight to your hand!
1.30 – Creepy Critter Encounter – Things are getting creepy! Meet some of our weird and wonderful critters and discover who’s brave enough to get up close!
2.30 – Bird of Prey Flying Display – A completely different display from our 11.30 show, featuring more incredible birds in flight.
3.15 – Tractor Rides – Another chance to hop aboard! Weather dependent.
4.00 – Farm Animal Meet & Greet – Finish your day by getting up close with some of our friendly farm animals.

🎃🎃AND DON’T MISS OUR PUMPKIN PATCH!

Every paying child receives a FREE pumpkin to choose from our pumpkin patch and take home! Additional pumpkins will also be available to purchase.

And the fun doesn’t stop there…

Explore the farm and meet our animals
Let off some steam in our outdoor playgrounds
Take on the tyre run
Little ones can enjoy our ride-on tractors
See our incredible collection of birds of prey

Feeling peckish? Our Tea Room is open daily from 10.00am–5.00pm, serving sandwiches, cakes, snacks and drinks, or pack up a picnic and make a full day of it.

ONE ADMISSION – A WHOLE DAY OF HALLOWEEN FUN!

All of the scheduled activities above are included in your admission, making it a fantastic-value family day out this October half term.

Adult £14.50 Child (2-15 years) £8.95
You can either book your tickets online or pay on arrival, we look forward to seeing you.
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🎃🐐Pumpkin Pick & Goats – October 24th, 25th, 27th, 29th & 31st 10.30 & 2.00🐐🎃Forget your usual pumpkin picking this Hall...
25/10/2026

🎃🐐Pumpkin Pick & Goats – October 24th, 25th, 27th, 29th & 31st 10.30 & 2.00🐐🎃
Forget your usual pumpkin picking this Halloween… ours comes with goats!

Head into our pumpkin field for a Halloween experience with a difference, where choosing your perfect pumpkin is only part of the fun.
Before you find that all-important pumpkin to take home and carve, you’ll get to spend some up-close time with our cheeky, curious and very entertaining goats! With one of our animal keepers by your side, you’ll be introduced to some of our lovable characters, including Gary, Bertie and to-me, as well as some of the youngsters born here in the spring. Expect plenty of goat mischief, funny moments and fantastic photo opportunities along the way!
Then it’s time to explore the pumpkin field and pick your very own pumpkin to take home ready for Halloween.
The Pumpkin Pick & Goats experience lasts approximately 20 minutes – but your visit doesn’t end there.
Your ticket includes full-day admission to the Farm and Bird of Prey Centre, so you can turn your pumpkin-picking adventure into a whole day out.
Meet our sheep, alpacas, ponies, donkeys and many more of our friendly farm animals, before discovering our amazing collection of birds of prey.

So, what makes our pumpkin picking different?

Pick your own pumpkin from our pumpkin field
Get up close and spend time with our cheeky goats
‍ Meet some of the goats alongside one of our animal keepers
Say hello to some of this year’s adorable youngsters
Enjoy some brilliantly different Halloween photo opportunities
Explore the Farm & Bird of Prey Centre for the rest of the day

Pumpkin picking is fun. Pumpkin picking with goats is even better!

Places for each session are limited and tickets must be pre-booked, so grab your wellies, bring your camera and get ready for a Halloween adventure that’s anything but ordinary.

Pumpkins. Goats. Mischief. Halloween. What more could you want?

Adult £19.00 Child (2-15 years) £14.50
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The English School Of Falconry Herrings Green Farm Cotton End Road Wilstead Bedfordshire MK45 3DT
Bedford
MK453

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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