£550.00
An intensive Five Day Falconry Course where you can learn the key skills of falconry and what it takes to own and care for a bird of prey. Learn the basics of housing, husbandry, and much more all whilst on the beautiful grounds and in the formal gardens of Eastwell Manor. Lunch is included in this price.
Our team has a collective experience of over 60 years in falconry and hawking making us well equipped to hand this knowledge over to you.
Course Dates:
1st – 5th of April 2024.
In stock
This course is for the set dates of the 1st to the 5th of April 2024 for 10:00am – 16:00pm each day.
If you are unable to attend the full course, or a particular date from the course, refunds are not applicable and will not be given. Please only purchase this course if you are able to attend these dates.
If at any point the group numbers do not meet our minimum requirement, the course will be postponed. You will be able to rebook your course for the next course dates available. Alternatively, in this instance refunds will be applicable. We cannot be held accountable for any travel or accomodation costs incurred if this is the case.
Please contact us directly on 07544696199 or info@thehawkingcentre.co.uk to secure your slot on this course as there is limited availability.
We advise long sleeves and appropriate walking shoes or boots for the duration of the course. Absolutely no open-toed shoes on the course. A long sleeved jacket, hoody or jumper is also advisable for the more physical aspects of the course.
To take part in the course, a reasonable level of fitness is required.
Minimum age requirement – 12 years (under 16’s must be accompanied, please enquire for further information)
Eastwell Manor –
We are blessed to be based on the grounds of Eastwell Manor, Hotel & Spa. A beautiful 15th century manor house based in Ashford. Please enquire with the manor house directly as to their availability for the dates of this course. We are not affiliated with the manor in any way and their terms and conditions should be read and understood in full, before booking with them.
Ashford International –
Just under a 20 minute drive from Eastwell Manor is Ashford International Train Station.
Taxi’s –
Prestige Taxi Ashford – 01233367911
Ashford Noble Taxi – 07748281935
Ash Taxi Ashford – 01233221151
9:50am Arrival
10:00am Course begins
– Bird of prey housing
– Bird of prey equipment
13:00pm Lunch
14:00pm – Weight Management
– Diet
– Handling
– Recap on the day
16:00pm Day 1 Ends
9:50am Arrival
10:00am Course begins
– Bird Species
– Training different species
13:00pm Lunch
14:00pm – Different Flight styles
– Handling
– Recap on the day
16:00pm Day 2 Ends
9:50am Arrival
10:00am Course begins
– Feeding & Nutrition in Birds of Prey
– Health & Diseases
13:00pm Lunch
14:00pm – Handling
– Tracking and Telemetry
– Recap on the day
16:00pm Day 3 Ends
9:50am Arrival
10:00am Course begins
– Recap on the week
13:00pm Lunch
14:00pm – Handling
– Tracking & Telemetry
– Recap on the day
16:00pm Day 4 Ends
9:50am Arrival
10:00am Course begins
– Recap on the week’s course
– (go over any points the course attendants feel they need to)
13:00pm Lunch
14:00pm – Practical Assessment
16:00pm Course Ends
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