Open Daily From 10am - 5pm! @ The National Botanic Garden of Wales
New for 2025
Flexible Booking Add-on
We understand that life doesn’t always go to plan, and sometimes you may not be able to attend an event on the date you originally booked. That’s why we offer the Flexible Booking Add-on—a simple way to give you more peace of mind when planning your visit.
This optional service gives you extra flexibility. If you’re unable to attend due to one of the accepted circumstances listed in our terms, we’ll offer you an alternative date for your booking. If we can’t agree on a new date, we’ll issue a refund (excluding any booking fees).
Please note:
- This add-on is not an insurance product and is not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
- It is managed solely by The British Bird of Prey Centre.
- Refunds only apply to the cost of your event ticket—other expenses like travel or accommodation are not included.
We hope this gives you the confidence to book with ease, knowing that if something unexpected comes up, we’re here to help.
How it all works
On arrival you will be met by one of our experienced falconers who will be with you throughout your experience. They will provide you with a falconers glove and introduce you to each bird, so you know exactly who you are flying, then guide you on your route around the Garden while the birds fly free.
You will fly each bird yourself and as it’s your adventure, you decide how fast and how far you walk. The birds are happy to fly to people standing up or sitting down and are fine with wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
Your guide will tell you all about the birds and when you are ready you can call them to land on your glove. Different birds will be flown in different areas of the Garden to make the experience as natural as possible. Make sure you bring your camera to get those special photos with all your new friends!
As well as flying the birds yourself, our Private Experiences include watching one of our amazing flying displays and visiting all the other birds in the Centre. We will also make you a nice cup of tea, coffee or a soft drink whilst you decide who was your personal favourite!
Something extra to make your experience even more special...
These options can be added to any of our Private Flying Experiences. Just add them to the cart when you make your booking.
Meet Margaret
Margaret is a DIVA!
This is a 15 minute 'add-on' to your experience, where you will spend with our sassy, Snowy owl, Margaret.
This 15 minutes will be spent on the flying ground, where you will be able give her some food, sit next to her, learn all about her 'larger-than-life' character, take photos and if she's feeling like it, you can hold her on your glove.
Please be aware that we have added this experience due to popular demand, however Margaret will only do what Margaret wants to do. We can only guarantee you her time, the rest will depend on how she feels on the day!
Only one 'add-on' per booking is required, everyone in the party will be able to spend time with Margaret
Hold a Golden Eagle
Get up close and personal with one of the largest members of our team! Have a chance to hold Midas the Golden Eagle after your experience and get the photos of this once in a lifetime opportunity
Please Note: Midas weighs over 3.5kg. This session will be tailored to each individual and handling will only be able to take place if it is safe for both the participant and the Eagle. Meet and greet and photography will still be able to take place. Recommended for age 14+
Photography support
We are lucky that one of our falconers is also a professional photographer. If you would like him to offer advice and support during your photography experience, so you are most likely to get the photos you want, you can now make that happen.
This 'add-on' will ensure your experience takes place with our photographer and they will support you as little or as much as you want during your experience.
