Activity Days and Courses
Situated in the rolling hills of the picturesque Derbyshire countryside, we run a wide range of courses and events, covering all aspects of raptors (owls and birds of prey), falconry and hawking.
All courses and events are taken by James McKay, director of Honeybank, and are designed to give all participants a fun learning experience. We are happy to quote for individual needs and can build a course to cater for groups of friends or work colleagues (special group rates apply). Please contact us for further information.
Gift vouchers (valid 6 months) are available for all our events, and make ideal presents. Contact us to book your course or order your voucher. Please note gift vouchers are not redeemable (i.e. not refundable).
Activity Days
Hawk & Owl Walk
This is a one hour basic introduction to hawks and owls, and is perfect for those who are fascinated by these birds, and want to experience them at first hand. Enjoy for yourself the thrill and excitement of flying a hawk in the glorious Derbyshire countryside. You will enjoy the wonderful experience of walking with owls and birds of prey flying to and away from you. You will be the only participant on this event.
£105 per person for 1 hour; one child under 16 accompanying the adult charged at a further £55.
Hawk Encounter - Full-Day or Half-Day
If you want to find out more about this ancient country sport, and experience the thrill of hawks and owls flying to you and landing on your fist, this is the event for you. There will be a maximum of four participants on this event.
Perfect as a gift for a friend or loved one.
£130/£90* per person per half-day,
£205/£115* per person per full day (*Under 16s)
Spectators (numbers are strictly limited)
£40 half day; £60 full day (numbers strictly limited).
Courses
Falconry Taster Course - One Day
This course is designed for those who are considering the acquisition of a bird of prey or owl, but want to find out more about the subject before making the commitment to the sport. The principles covered are applicable to all raptors (birds of prey and owls). This is a one-to-one event.
£225/£130* per person/day. (*Under 16s)
Five & Ten Day Course
Designed for those who are really serious about owning and flying a bird of prey or owl, this course covers everything you will need to know, and is very much a "hands-on" course, with lots of practical sessions. All participants are given a comprehensive course handbook and successful completion of the course leads to the National Falconry School Certificate of Competence.
POA
Specialist Days
Rabbit Hawking Days
Hawks, ferrets and our team of English springer spaniels all come together to show what team work is all about. The dogs find the occupied warrens and then the ferrets flush the rabbits for the hawks to catch. There will be a maximum of two participants on this event.
£325/£220* per person/day. (*Under 16s)
Birthday Parties And Celebrations
For your special day, why not visit us at the National Falconry School, or have us visit you? We can supply entertainment and a never-to-be-forgotten experience to mark your special day. For children of all ages, we offer our famous and unique OWL PARTIES.
Each party is different, and so is our service. As well as the birds, you can choose to have us supply food and drink, other entertainment and even gifts for your guests, and all in a very intimate, friendly and exclusive atmosphere.
Please contact us for details and costs of this unique party solution.
Corporate Hospitality and Entertainment
A day spent flying our spectacular birds, and learning about the fascinating history of falconry and birds of prey is a never-to-be-forgotten experience.
We can make this a challenging team-building day, or a relaxing chill event, and can incorporate other activities to suit your requirements.
We can host the event, or come to you. The choices are yours to make, and this is why so many companies choose us for corporate days with a difference.
PLEASE NOTE
*Fee reduction is for children accompanied by a full-fee paying adult; one child per adult only. Minimum age for events is 8 years (except parties), and children under 16 must be accompanied by a fee-paying adult.
Due to the nature of our service, non-fee paying guests are not allowed.
All prices quoted are correct at the time of publication, but we reserve the right to alter terms, conditions and prices without notice.