About The Hawking Centre, Kent
Falconry Centre in Kent
The Hawking Centre is a specialist falconry centre located in Kent. Our range of incredible falconry experiences takes place within the stunning grounds of Eastwell Manor. As rated on TripAdvisor, The Hawking Centre is Kent’s number 1 Day out.
You’ll get to experience hands-on flying with our range of experiences including our Half-Day, Full-Day and VIP experiences.
All experiences are inclusive of refreshments. Lunch is included on our Full Day Falconry Experiences and Five Day Falconry Courses in our tea room or library overlooking the formal lawns.
All our falconry experiences are run 7 days a week for all ages, year-round and are the perfect gift. Gift vouchers are valid for 12 months and experiences are run in small groups.
We look forward to welcoming you.
THE HAWKING CENTRE
Ryan
Head Falconer
Ryan has been working with Birds of Prey for well over 15 years now and is still just as passionate. His skills in falconry and hawking are to be beheld and he’s not afraid to be bullied by our Eagles!
Reece
Falconer
Reece here is a beloved member of our team and has falconry knowledge bursting from him! Reece has also been working with birds of prey for many years now and has his own Harris Hawk, Penny!
Harriet
Falconer
Harriet is the newest member of our team having joined us just over a year ago. Believe it or not, she’d never held a bird before a year ago! Don’t be fooled, she is one of the most skilled and dedicated falconers we have, now training her own Parent Reared Harris Hawk, Diego!
About Leigh Holmes
The Hawking Centre was established by Leigh Holmes in 1998, Falconer and Television presenter with a vision to share his passion of training and flying Birds of Prey and offering unforgettable Falconry Experiences. Conservation is a huge part of the vision moving forward to help save the world’s vultures from extinction.
An Introduction to Falconry
The Hawking Centre. Our office address: Ivy Lodge, Honnington Farm, Vauxhall Lane,
Southborough, TN4 0XD.