Gauntlet Birds of Prey, Eagle & Vulture Park, Knutsford

Gauntlet Birds of Prey, Eagle & Vulture Park, Knutsford **The park is CLOSED FOR DAILY VISITS until 17th Feb** Experiences and Events continue during this period. We have meerkats, polecats and goats too.
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Gauntlet Birds of Prey – Eagle & Vulture Park is situated in Knutsford, Cheshire. It is the largest birds of prey park in the North West of England. Gauntlet Birds of Prey – Eagle & Vulture Park is situated on Manchester Road, Knutsford, Cheshire. It’s is the largest bird of prey park in the north west of England with over 180 birds from 50 different species. There’s a café, gift shop and covered

picnic area plus picnic tables dotted throughout the grounds. We have a large wooden fort for children of all ages.

12pm – Stop at the Vulture Restaurant
The day kicks off with an informative Vulture talk, where we talk to you about the plight of Vultures across the world, and how Gauntlet Birds of Prey work alongside Gauntlet Conservation Trust to help protect these creatures in the wild.

12.30pm – Get seated for the Flying Display
Take a seat and be prepared to duck as Gauntlet’s spectacular birds whizz around our display arena! Our cheeky Vultures will spill into the arena in search of mischief and some of our noisy residents may have a thing or two to tell you. Enjoy the show!

2pm – Get ready to meet some feathered and furry friends
A chance to meet some of Gauntlet’s residents – up close! Feel the soft feathers of a deadly Owl, meet one of our more smelly residents and watch one of nature’s greatest predators devour it’s lunch (optional – just close your eyes)!

3pm – Prepare yourself for a Flying Display with a difference
The Spring, Summer and Autumn Display

Different from our 12.30pm display, see a new set of birds take to the skies. Our flying finale is a truly spectacular experience, that will have you on the edge of your seat. With mixed species from all over the world, prepare to be amazed!


The Winter Display
Be prepared to watch our magnificent Eagles take flight! During the Winter months (November to December) when the park is open ‘Weekends Only’ and during February Half Term our 3pm flying finale is a smaller, scaled-down version of the Spring, Summer and Autumn show and is without music. This is to do with seasonal changes like the weather, it becoming darker earlier and for the welfare of our African birds. Children’s activities:
Throughout the park we have a Birds of Prey Passport Trail (pick up a passport at the shop/café), they can meet and feed our goats (purchase feed at the café/shop) and watch our cheeky Meerkats. There’s a spacious wooden fort play area with swings and sand pit adjacent to the café and picnic area. PLEASE NOTE: All children must be supervised whilst playing in the play area and throughout the park, and are the sole responsibility of the parent or guardian. The park is suitable for all ages and is a great day out for everyone. There’s seasonal events, birds of prey experiences, you can become a member or sponsor a bird. Check out our website for more info.

*Opening Times*
MARCH TO OCTOBER
Open 5 days a week:
Wednesday to Sunday – 11am–5pm (last entry 3pm)
(The park is closed for daily visits Monday and Tuesday)

NOVEMBER & DECEMBER
Open Weekends only – 11am–4.30pm (last entry 3pm)
CLOSED 25th–31st December

JANUARY & FEBRUARY
CLOSED, with the exception of February Half Term

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Open 7 days a week:
MARCH TO SEPTEMBER: 11am–5pm (last entry 3pm)
OCTOBER: 11am–5pm (last entry 3pm)
CHRISTMAS: 11am–3pm (last entry 1.30pm) *NO 3pm Flying Show, Meet & Greet or Vulture Restaurant*

Please note: the park is ONLY closed for Daily Visits during January and February. Events and Experiences run throughout...
11/01/2025

Please note: the park is ONLY closed for Daily Visits during January and February. Events and Experiences run throughout the year and are not restricted by the daily visit opening dates/times. If you have a pre-booked experience or are attending an event please arrive at the requested time.

Thank you.

11/01/2025
10/01/2025

Today is ! 🦅 A perfect time to raise awareness about the challenges eagles face and support conservation efforts to protect these majestic birds. Let’s work together to make a difference!

10/01/2025

✨BIRD OF THE WEEK✨

It's a very cold day here at Gauntlet, and Lumpy is loving it! 🦉🥶
07/01/2025

It's a very cold day here at Gauntlet, and Lumpy is loving it! 🦉🥶

It’s a snowy day here at Gauntlet! ❄️🦅 The park looks magical blanketed in white, and some of our birds are l...
07/01/2025

It’s a snowy day here at Gauntlet! ❄️🦅

The park looks magical blanketed in white, and some of our birds are loving the winter wonderland vibes.

Who else thinks snowy days make everything a little more enchanting? Stay cozy and safe, and we’ll see you all when we re-open this February half-term!

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06/01/2025

We hope everyone’s having a fantastic start to the year! 🎉. We’re so excited to welcome everyone back into Gauntlet this February half-term! 🦅✨In the meantime, here’s bird handler Sam with the incredible Hannah, our majestic bald eagle, to give you a sneak peek of the amazing experiences waiting for you! see you soon! 💚 ”

31/12/2024

Happy New Year Everyone!

30/12/2024

Meet Dan and one of our Harris Hawks Leo! Dan is a valued member of our team here at Gauntlet, working here weekly and often seen around the park with the birds. You may also have spotted Leo, our one-year-old Harris Hawk. Dan has been a crucial part of Leo’s journey, working with him since he was very young and playing a key role in his training and development. Watch to learn more about the fascinating Harris Hawk!

***Newspapers & Old Christmas Trees Wanted***📍 If anyone has any newspapers they are looking to recycle if they could be...
29/12/2024

***Newspapers & Old Christmas Trees Wanted***
📍 If anyone has any newspapers they are looking to recycle if they could be dropped off here at the park we would really appreciate it.
📍Also, it’s coming up to breeding season for some of our birds after the new year, so any used real Christmas trees make perfect nests for our birds.🎄

Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and happy new year to you all when it comes!

The park is closed for daily visits at the moment but we can accept the above, please just drop them next to the service entrance (to the right of the main entrance) and ring the bell.

Thank you.

🦅If you know a young person who would love to work with birds and animals then we’ve got vouchers for this, for anyone a...
29/12/2024

🦅If you know a young person who would love to work with birds and animals then we’ve got vouchers for this, for anyone aged between 9 and 15.📷🦉

Vouchers are a great Gift idea for a loved one, friend or work mate. Choose from: £25 / £40 / £60 / £75 / £100 / £130 / £260
https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/.../gauntlet-gift.../

All online voucher purchases come with a downloadable gift voucher graphic. Follow the instructions on the page.

📆 The Young Falconers’ Club is on throughout the year, so they have the option to choose what suits them! Click here for more info, dates and to purchase if you would prefer: https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/events-and-workshops/ -falconers

*Vouchers are valid for 12 months.

Photographs used in this advert are by Daisy Bessant, taken during various Young Falconers’ Club sessions.

🦅📷 If you know someone who would love to have a go wildlife photography then this is the voucher for them, for anyone ag...
29/12/2024

🦅📷 If you know someone who would love to have a go wildlife photography then this is the voucher for them, for anyone aged 10+.📷🦉 The workshops take place here at the park in Knutsford with Gary Jones Wildlife Photography

Vouchers are a great Gift idea for a loved one, friend or work mate. Choose from: £25 / £40 / £60 / £75 / £100 / £130 / £260
https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/product/gauntlet-gift-vouchers/
All online voucher purchases come with a downloadable gift voucher graphic. Follow the instructions on the page.

📆 Workshops are on throughout the year, so they have the option to choose what suits them! Click here for more info, dates and to purchase if you would prefer: https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/events-and-workshops/ -workshops

*Vouchers are valid for 12 months.

Photographs used in this advert are by:
1) Your photography workshop host Gary Jones
2) ACS Photography UK who has attended the workshops
3) who has attended the workshops

🎄🎁 Christmas Gifts Made Easy! 🎁🎄Looking for the perfect present? 🎅✨ Treat your loved ones to a Gauntlet Gift Voucher and...
24/12/2024

🎄🎁 Christmas Gifts Made Easy! 🎁🎄

Looking for the perfect present? 🎅✨

Treat your loved ones to a Gauntlet Gift Voucher and make their Christmas unforgettable! 💝
Whether it’s General admission or a chance to meet Lumpy the owl 🦉 (who could not love that face), gift vouchers can all be found on our website!

🎁 Don’t wait—grab yours now and give the gift of a wild experience this holiday season! 🎉

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Gauntlet Birds Of Prey, Manchester Road
Knutsford
WA160SX

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Today is #NationalSaveTheEagleDay! 🦅 A perfect time to raise awareness about the challenges eagles face and support conservation efforts to protect these majestic birds. Let’s work together to make a difference!

✨BIRD OF THE WEEK✨

We hope everyone’s having a fantastic start to the year! 🎉. We’re so excited to welcome everyone back into Gauntlet this February half-term! 🦅✨In the meantime, here’s bird handler Sam with the incredible Hannah, our majestic bald eagle, to give you a sneak peek of the amazing experiences waiting for you! see you soon! 💚#GauntletBirdsOfPrey #BaldEagle #WildlifeConservation #FamilyDayOut”

Happy New Year Everyone!

Meet Dan and one of our Harris Hawks Leo! Dan is a valued member of our team here at Gauntlet, working here weekly and often seen around the park with the birds. You may also have spotted Leo, our one-year-old Harris Hawk. Dan has been a crucial part of Leo’s journey, working with him since he was very young and playing a key role in his training and development. Watch to learn more about the fascinating Harris Hawk!

A very Merry Christmas to all our visitors and members! We hope that you all have a wonderful Christmas!🎁⛄️🥳

Meet Jake, one of our bird handlers, and our incredible bald eagle, Hannah! 🦅✨ What’s your favorite thing about bald eagles? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 👇#Falconry #BaldEagle #GauntletBirdsofPrey #HannahTheEagle”

🎄🦉 Festive Feathers with Jake & Lumpy! 🦉🎄Meet Jake and our majestic Great Grey Owl, Lumpy, spreading some holiday cheer! 🎅✨Lumpy’s got his wings full of Christmas spirit and is ready to celebrate the season with you! 🎁🌟Come visit us this holiday and let Lumpy add a little owl magic to your festivities! You can even sponsor Lumpy: https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/product/sponsor-lumpy/ 🎉🦉#FestiveOwl #LumpyTheOwl #GreatGreyOwl #HolidayMagic #BirdHandlerJake #ChristmasAtGauntlet

🎄🦉 Holiday Hoots with Megan & Pippin! 🦉🎄Watch as our bird handler Megan shares some festive fun with our charming Malaysian Wood Owl, Pippin! 🎅✨. Come meet Pippin and all our feathered friends this season – it’s a hoot! 🎄✨#HolidayHoots #FestiveFeathers #OwlBeSeeingYou #PippinTheOwl #ChristmasCheer

🎄✨ NEW EXPERIENCE ALERT! 🎁🎉We’ve been listening to your feedback, and we’re thrilled to announce something special this holiday season! 🎅🎁Introducing the Raven & Unusual Experience — a magical 1-hour adventure now available at Gauntlet! 🖤🦅Perfect for the festive season, it’s an experience you won’t want to miss! 🎉Book now and make this holiday season unforgettable! 🎄🎁 https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/product/vip-one-hour-ravens-the-unusual-birds-of-prey-taster-experience-age-4-voucher/

Here is bird handler Sam with one of Gauntlets ravens Leonard!

Meet Megan & Squirt! 🦅 In today’s video, our bird handler Megan introduces you to Squirt, our stunning American kestrel! 🌟 Learn all about this incredible little falcon💙 Watch now and let us know your favorite thing about Squirt in the comments below!#MeetTheAnimals #AmericanKestrel #SquirtTheKestrel #WildlifeEducation

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Gauntlet Birds of Prey – Eagle & Vulture Park

Our park is the largest of its kind in the North West of England with over 180 birds of prey, from Owls and Hawks to Vultures, Eagles and the more unusual birds like the Secretary Bird. We also have Meerkats, Goats and Ferrets.

The kids will never get bored at Gauntlet with lots of birds and animals to meet and a great children’s plays area to keep them entertained.

12.00pm – Vulture Restaurant The day kicks off with an informative Vulture talk regarding the plight of these amazing birds across the world, and how Gauntlet works alongside Gauntlet Conservation Trust to help protect them in the wild.

12.30pm – Flying Demonstration Take your seats and prepare to duck as Gauntlets spectacular birds whizz around our display arena!