Holdenby Falconry Centre

The Falconry Centre contains many species of birds of prey, flown by the resident Falconer. You are able to fly some of the beautiful birds yourself.

Our Education Department is amongst the most prestigious in the country. We celebrated our 33rd year last year and are one of only three centres to have been awarded six consecutive Sandford Awards by the Heritage Education Trust for excellence in education, as well as a Reed Award for work with special needs children.

Our awards recognise our innovative living history projects, where staff and pupils are “in character” for a range of hands on activities. All our projects marry the requirements of the new National Curriculum with real aspects of Holdenby’s history. The House, Grade I listed gardens, 14th century Church and Estate are not only a perfect backdrop to the children’s day out, but are open to school groups and are integrated into the educational programme.

We also have an Outreach Programme, so if you find it difficult to come to Holdenby we can bring our characters and activities to you. Please contact us for more information or call Sylvia on 01604 770786.

Our trained and costumed interpreters have years of experience and are sensitive and flexible to the children’s educational needs. Teachers are invited to come for a pre-visit prior to the actual day of the visit to ensure the project satisfies their needs. All weather facilities are available.

Project topics include:

• Mediaeval
• Tudors
• Victorians
• World War I
• World War II
• Famous People