Times and Prices
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Here at BOWC, we do things a little differently to other bird of prey centres. Whilst many will close over the winter, we keep our doors open to visitors all year round*.
Our standard term-term opening times are:
Opening times
Tuesday - Sunday
10:00am - 4:00pm
Plus Mondays during school holidays and Bank Holidays
Last admission 3:30pm
*Seasonal closures excepted - see below
Closed
Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
Plus Mondays during term time
We also reserve the right to close without prior notice due to unforseen circumstances, including extreme weather conditions. Any such closures will be communicated through our social media channels.
Day Ticket Prices
Below are our current day ticket prices. Advance tickets may be purchased from our online booking portal, or simply pay on arrival.
Adult
(18-59)
£5.00
Child
(5-17)
£3.00
Senior
(60+)
£4.00
Under 5
(0-4)
FREE
£14
Family Ticket
Two adults and two children
£4.00
Student (18-23)
Terms and exclusions
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All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+).
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Family Ticket discount valid on eligible purchases containing two adult (18+) and two child (5-17) admissions.
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Family Ticket discount may not be used in conjunction with admission passes (including Annual Passes) or any other offer or promotion.
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To qualify for student discount, a valid form of ID must be shown (e.g. NUS/TOTUM card)
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Carers will be admitted at no extra cost with a paying dependent, subject to the provision of valid carer's ID (e.g. Access Card, NHS ID).
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To qualify for same day re-admission, your original receipt must be retained. Valid on date purchased only.
We are proud to accept Tempo Time Credits.
The Time Credits scheme is an exciting initiative that rewards volunteering within the local community. In exchange for their time, participants earn currency that can be used to access a range of activities.
1 Time Credit can be exchanged for any day ticket.
Annual Pass Prices
All of our annual passes are valid for one year from the date of issue, making them a great way to follow our ongoing development and keep up with new arrivals. You'll be saving money too, as they pay for themselves from the fourth visit!
Adult
For one adult
aged 18+
£16/yr
Double Adult
For two adults
aged 18+
£29/yr
Child
For one child
aged 5-17
£10/yr
Family
For 2 adults (18+)
& 2 children (5-17)
£42/yr
Terms and exclusions
All annual passes are valid for one year from the date of issue, until the expiry date shown on reverse of ticket. Each pass may be redeemed once per visit against the respective voucher entitlement. All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+). For the purposes of this pass, an "Adult" refers to persons aged 18 or over; a "Child" refers to persons aged 5-17. Under 5s free irrespective of ticket(s) used. Once purchased, passes are non-refundable and have no cash value. Photocopies not accepted.
Learn more about your visit...
Book Your Visit
Learn how to use our online booking portal to buy tickets ahead of your visit.
What You Need to Know
A few things have changed since our re-opening. Here's what you need to know.
Accessibility Guide
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