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Customers can meet and greet the birds of prey, or walk around the banks of the Tyne with a knowledgeable guide
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Choose Between Two Options
- £19 for a birds of prey handling experience for one (58% off)
- £39 for a guided hawk walk on the banks of the Tyne for up to four (68% off)
Available both indoors and outdoors from either Newburn or Whickham locations, the birds of prey handling experiences are suitable for visitors of all ages. Participants can get up close and personal with four of the centre's native and non-native hawks and owls. The session, lasting approximately one hour, can include a meeting with snakes, reptiles and insects. Visitors are welcome to snap as many shots as they wish.
Customers dreaming of wandering around unspoilt nature can set off on a hawk walk along the banks of the Newburn Riverside, following the River Tyne. Birds of prey, seals and otters can be spotted along the way, and participants can snap as many photographs as they wish. They will also pass historical sites such as the battlefield of the 1640 Battle of Newburn and the birthplace of George Stephenson.
Fine Print
Expires 4 months after purchase. Limit 1 per 1 or up to 4 people, may buy 1 additional as gift. Please check the availability before purchasing. Booking required via 07803821487 or email riversidefalconry@gmail.com; provide Groupon codes. Present Groupon on arrival. 48-hour cancellation policy. 72-hour rescheduling policy. Must sign waiver. Under 16s must be accompanied by a paying adult. £5 surcharge for Sat-Sun bookings. Subject to availability. Can be indoor or outdoor. Can also experience the reptiles if customers want. Max. group size is 12 people for bird handling experience and 4 people for hawk walk. Hawk Walk valid from Newburn only. Valid only on option purchased.
About Riverside Falconry
Striving to promote the knowledge concerning birds of prey and other wild animals, Riverside Falconry takes care of hawks, owls, snakes, lizards and insects, to name just a few. Educational experiences, tailored events and handling sessions are available on site, together with the likes of birthday parties and private events. Photography enthusiasts are also welcome at the centre, which organises workshops with birds, as well as reptiles. Riverside Falconry boasts a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor.