Testimonials
EXCELLENTVerified A fantastic family experience We had an amazing experience with Surrey Hills Falconry. We went with our 6 and 8 year old and they loved it too. So knowledgeable and it was amazing to get so up close to the birds, as well as hold and fly them.Posted onVerified A wonderful falconry experience set in beautiful surroundings I bought the Falconry experience for my Dad's 81st birthday - it was fantastic. Laurie's knowledge, experience and lifelong passion was evident as was his love for each of the birds and how he cares for them. He has so much knowledge and I'm sure we only just scratched the surface - we drove away giving each other a test on how much we could remember! But it wasn't just knowledge we gained. Spending time in nature (the surrounding are beautiful and peaceful), with these beautiful birds was really special, each with their own personality and beauty. We each got to fly three birds, a kestrel, an owl and a vulture. It was just my Dad, myself with Laurie and the birds. A fantastic experience I'd highly recommend.Posted onVerified A wonderful day out The day was a present for our eldest daughter and lived up to her high hopes. From the moment we arrived Laurie was enthusiastic, informative and offered fascinating insights into the personalities of the birds. The experience of flying the birds was great fun. I'd highly recommend this for a day out or birthday/Christmas present for an animal lover.Posted onVerified Falconry experience day This is a fabulous falconry experience. Great as a gift or for families. Laurie introduced us to his amazing happy birds, explaining how they live, and what they need in an accessible chatty way. We were able to get close to the birds on the glove and fly some of them too. I really loved it. Laurie's birds are very well cared for, and a joy to handle. Thank you Laurie for a lovely morning. I would highly recommend a visit!Posted onVerified An amazing experience- Thank you Laurie! We did the VIP experience for two and Laurie was excellent from emailing to arrange (and then very accommodating and understanding when we needed to re-arrange due to an unexpected surgical procedure). We arrived on site and from the get-go, Laurie was warm, welcoming, friendly and so knowledgeable about his passion. The birds were amazing and stunning. Handling and getting to feed the birds and fly them was unreal. Each bird had a unique personality that Laurie made sure to let you know about before handling them so it put me at ease (always been a bit scared of large birds) all in all it was brilliant. A great couple of hours in a beautiful field learning and interacting with some beautiful creatures. We were fortunate to have a warm sunshiny day so be sure to book when weather is good! Thanks so much Laurie. Highly recommend this experience. Gabs & JamesPosted onVerified Fantastic experience Booked the VIP experience for my wife’s birthday - absolutely brilliant. Interesting, informative, and fun. Some heartwarming stories too, thanks Laurie.Posted onVerified Experience with a passionate host, not to be missed! Laurie was a pleasure to spend the time with. He is so knowledgeable and passionate and clearly loves and cares for his birds so well. A fantastic range of the most beautiful birds to hold and then we flew 3 of them each - Kestrel, Spectacled Owl and Hooded Vulture. Clear instructions and information at all times plus easy and free parking. I would recommend this experience to anybody with the slightest interest in birds or of an inquisitive nature. Thanks Laurie, we had an outstanding and memorable morning with you.Posted onVerified Fantastic on every level! We have had the best experience! I went with my husband and two children last weekend. We were met by a lovely man who runs the company, Laurie, he was friendly, so knowledgeable and great with the children. The birds were beautiful, happy, clearly very loved and well looked after. We did a family experience and it was paced excellently, it felt like it went so quickly because it was so fun. My children haven't talked about anything else since! Would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to get close to some beautiful birds in a safe and fun environment. The price was excellent value and we would definitely do it again! Thank you!Posted onVerified Did you know certain vultures can blush? I booked the Birds of Prey VIP Experience for our daughter’s birthday and it exceeded all expectations. She absolutely loved every minute of it! We had the chance to see seven different birds, interact with them up close, and watch them fly — an unforgettable experience. Laurie was fantastic throughout. He shared a wealth of fascinating information about each bird, including their origins, behaviours, and unique personalities. It was clear from the start how much he genuinely loves and cares for his birds. We also gained a new appreciation for the incredible amount of work involved in caring for them — feeding, weighing, flying, and even washing them! Laurie’s stories about his day-to-day life with the birds were both hilarious and heart-warming, and they made the whole experience even more special. A truly memorable birthday treat and a wonderful experience for anyone who loves wildlife. Highly recommended!Posted onVerified Fantastic Experience Laurie was so passionate and well-informed about his magnificent birds. We had a great time and learned so much. Thank yo so much