Mercer Falconry Raptor Park is Nottinghamshire’s award winning zoo licensed bird of prey centre, located inside Robin Hoods Wheelgate Park on Mansfield Road in Farnsfield, Newark NG22 8HX. Open daily from 10:30 to 5:00, the park offers spectacular flying displays featuring hawks, falcons, owls and eagles, along with hands-on falconry and bird of prey experiences suitable for all ages. Visitors can enjoy guided sessions, photography opportunities and professional falconry training, with bookings available online. The park provides free on-site parking, wheelchair-accessible facilities and a fully supervised environment for learning about raptor behaviour, welfare and husbandry.

10:30 Arrival

When you arrive at 10:30 you will wait by the main ticket entrance in the car park, where Dan or Cerys will meet you and walk you into the park. There is a quick stop at the toilets before we head up to the Raptor Park. Once there, you will get a short health and safety chat and a clear outline of what the session includes.

10:45 Start

At around 10:45 the first bird comes out and the experience begins. You will be given a glove and take turns flying the bird to your hand while Dan or Cerys talks about the species and answers questions. Several different birds will come out during the session so you can see how each one flies and behaves.

12:15 Take a look around

At 12:15 you can wander around the aviaries, look at the rest of the birds and use the toilets if needed.

12:45 Flying Display

Everyone returns to the seating area for the 12:45 flying display, where Dan and Cerys fly a range of birds and give live commentary.

13:15 End

When the display ends at 13:15 you will be walked back down to the entrance and out to the car park to finish your visit.

Mercer Falconry Raptor Park, Robin Hoods Wheelgate Park, Mansfield Rd, Farnsfield, Newark NG22 8HX

Follow the Instructions Below to book or print them out to give with the voucher!