Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre
Leaplish Waterside Park
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About Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre
Experience magnificent raptors up close at this accessible wildlife centre beside Kielder Water, where daily flying demonstrations showcase these powerful hunters in action. Refreshments available on-site to complete your visit.
What's nearby
- Kielder Waterside next door
- Kielder Waterside Caravan Park next door
- Kielder Winter Wonderland 150m away
- Landal Kielder Waterside 150m away
- The Forest Bar and Kitchen 150m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
We visited today and had a great time, we watched the 1:30 show and were very impressed! The staff are all very knowledgable and are happy to chat about the birds! I would definitely recommend and staying for the show, birds are very well looked after!
· via Google
The Bird of Prey Centre is simply fantastic! The birds are just amazing - kites, hawks, owls and the star of the show, a Sea Eagle. The 2 falconers are a great couple of guys - friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. Only £8.50 admission fee and you can come back the same day to see one of the feeding sessions. An absolute must if you’re in the area
· via Google
Brilliant experience. Staff are so friendly and knowledgeable. Really enjoyed the demonstrations and took photos of all the birds where possible. The birds seem to be so loved and cared for. Loved it.
· via Google
Super informative about all the birds they have and had good length flying and feeding sessions to see the birds in action explaining more about them. Also good lunch spot on the site across the car park
· via Google
Visitors say this bird of prey center features a wide variety of well-cared-for birds, with engaging demonstrations and flying displays. They also highlight the knowledgeable and friendly staff, who are passionate about the birds and happy to answer questions. Guests mention the reasonable admission fee, which often includes multiple shows and all-day access.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Waterside Park, Leaplish, Kielder, Hexham, NE48 1BT Get directions
- Category
- Zoos & Animal Parks
- Guest rating
- 4.9 / 5 (677 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Falstone