About National Centre for Birds of Prey
Experience magnificent raptors up close at this specialist wildlife attraction set within Duncombe Park's stunning grounds, featuring daily flying displays and fully accessible facilities for families.
What's nearby
- Duncombe Park 150m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓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
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
A great place to visit. Very children friendly. Amazing collection of magnificent birds. Most are caged but the staff and signage explain why this is required. Various birds are flown free twice a day. The staff are friendly, entertaining, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable.
· via Google
Great experience with multiple flying demonstrations with different sets of birds. Would recommend bringing layers in case it gets chilly and recommend the cafe for a nice bite to eat while getting warmed up.
· via Google
We’ve visited 3 times over the last 3 years, and look forward to next year already. A venture worth supporting with great staff who have excellent knowledge of their craft and birds. Weather conditions, rightly so, dictate which birds fly, but we finally got to see Ocarina fly yesterday. 👍🏽
· via Google
Brilliant place to visit. Many different species of birds of prey. Large aviaries . Free Flying displays 3 times daily. Knowledgeable handlers. Gift shop and tearooms.
· via Google
Visitors say this bird of prey center features a wide variety of well-cared-for birds and offers excellent, informative flying displays. They also highlight the reasonable prices and the friendly, knowledgeable staff. Guests mention the cafe serves delicious food and cakes, and the site is designed with accessibility in mind.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Duncombe Park, York, YO62 5EB Get directions
- Category
- Zoos & Animal Parks
- Guest rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1,518 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 7+
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- No
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Helmsley