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Cheshire Falconry is based within Blakemere Village complex. Visit a wonderful selection of over 30 unique, independent retail shops and activities and courses to suit all ages. There are a great range of places to eat, drink and relax. Take a look at what Blakemere Village has to offer as you plan your visit to Cheshire Falconry.
At Cheshire Falconry you can fly birds of prey on our amazing hands-on flying experiences or perhaps visit our Aviary Complex, where you can visit birds from all around the world (Open all Year). You and the whole family can even catch one of our Public Flying Displays where you can watch our falconers fly magnificent birds of prey, breath taking! (Apr-Sept).
Barnaby’s Play Barn offers a safe, fun environment for children who want to burn off some energy as well as a soft play area for under 3’s. Pop next door to Cheshire Craft Workshop to make a candle or paint or create a pot on the Potters’ wheel. Adults are also welcome to have a go at any of these craft activities – it doesn’t matter what age you are! Take a ride on the resident Thomas the Tank engine train around Blakemere Village or visit the free outdoor adventure play park!
Try your hand around the crazy golf course, laughs and giggles for all the family, a fun filled activity not to be missed.
New to Blakemere Village is Cheshire Segway. Cheshire Segway experiences offer pure gliding fun…based in the heart of Cheshire. This unique and exciting experience is available for persons 11+ and allows you to glide around the Cheshire countryside.
Blakemere village is open 7 days a week 10am-5pm including bank holidays.
Hello, we’d love to hear from you, if you have any questions just get in touch!
We are located in the heart of Cheshire at the junction of the A556, Manchester to Chester, and the A49, Warrington to Whitchurch main roads. We’re based at Blakemere Craft Centre – Shopping Experience complex in Sandiway near Northwich.
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Cheshire Falconry
Blakemere Craft Centre,
Chester Road, Sandiway
Northwich, Cheshire
CW8 2EB
Give us a call on 01606 882223
or, alternatively, email us at events@cheshire-outdoors.info
FAQS
Lost vouchers are non-redeemable, so please take the utmost care in looking after your voucher. Please pass this information on to a gift recipient if they have received an experience voucher.
Yes, age restrictions apply to those persons undertaking the experience session and spectators. Please see individual experiences for further details.
You must bring with you either the experience gift card or e-voucher on the day of your session as proof of purchase, receipts alone will not be accepted. Please wear appropriate clothing and don’t forget your camera, you’ll be able to take some fantastic photographs on the day!
Although we endeavour to run our sessions 360 days a year, the afternoon session of the Full Day Falconry Experience or its equivalent the Walk on the Wildside may be re-scheduled due to poor weather conditions at the discretion of your falconer. All other experiences are not affected as we have an all weather flying facility.
If undertaking the Full Day Falconry experience or Walk on the Wildside: sturdy footwear such as trainers, walking boots or wellingtons are recommended due to the nature of the session as you will be walking in local countryside or woodland. Waterproof jackets may be required during periods of unsettled weather; please dress appropriately.
The use of cameras and/or video cameras is welcomed on your bird of prey experience. Don’t forget your camera batteries! Why not follow us on Twitter or upload photos of your experience session to Cheshire Falconry on Facebook.
Yes! Please contact Cheshire Falconry on 01606 882223. Let us know which voucher you have received (for example Meet the Birds) and let us know which voucher you would like to upgrade to (for example the Full Day Falconry Experience). We will be happy to make the booking, upgrade the voucher and take payment over the telephone.
Refreshments are available to purchase from the Reception at Cheshire Falconry. Further to this there are a range of places to eat, drink and relax onsite.
Cheshire Falconry aviary complex is accessible for wheelchair users. Please phone 01606 882223 to discuss the suitability for wheel chair users on specific experiences as some experiences may be unsuitable.
If you do not wish to book and pay for a spectator place on one of our bird of prey experiences, don’t worry there is plenty to do onsite at Blakemere Village>
Yes, You can cancel and re-book your gift experience; but a charge of £15 applies per voucher. The new booking must be within the expiry date of the voucher.
We want you to have undertaken your Bird of Prey experience before your voucher expires. You can extend your voucher(s) for a further 3 months if the voucher has expired; but a charge of £25 per voucher applies. Please contact Cheshire Falconry on 01606 882223 to book an expired voucher.
If you are unsure which bird of prey experience you wish to purchase as a gift, then monetary gift vouchers are available. Monetary vouchers are available to purchase online, go to our falconry experiences page and click on any falconry experience and monetary vouchers are available.
If you purchase an e-voucher, please print this off and bring with you on the day of your experience. All carded experience vouchers will be sent out first class post on day of purchase, please bring them with you on the day of your experience.
Yes! Please contact Cheshire Falconry on 01606 882223 to discuss the options available to you. We can tailor sessions to your needs and look forward to your call to discuss your requirements.
Hello, we’d love to hear from you, if you have any questions just get in touch!
We are located in the heart of Cheshire at the junction of the A556, Manchester to Chester, and the A49, Warrington to Whitchurch main roads. We’re based at Blakemere Craft Centre – Shopping Experience complex in Sandiway near Northwich.
Click here to see where we are Cheshire Falconry view on map >
Cheshire Falconry
Blakemere Craft Centre,
Chester Road, Sandiway
Northwich, Cheshire
CW8 2EB
Give us a call on 01606 882223
or, alternatively, email us at events@cheshire-outdoors.info
How to book
Once you have received a Cheshire Falconry gift experience, booking your session couldn’t be easier:
Telephone Cheshire Falconry on 01606 882223 with a few potential dates in mind of when you would like to book your session for (see voucher for expiry date). Alternatively you can book online now by clicking here.
Our team of professional falconers run our experience sessions 7 days a week, 360 days a year – so there are plenty of spaces available for gift voucher holders. We can take bookings up to 12 months in advance or with as little as 24 hours notice, providing we have spaces available.
Participants are limited on each session, booking early for ‘desirable’ dates such as public holidays and summer weekends is recommended.
You will be required to provide the voucher number on booking your experience. This unique number is located on your carded voucher or e-voucher.
You must bring with you either the experience gift card or e-voucher on the day of your session as proof of purchase, receipts alone will not be accepted.
On arrival for your bird of prey experience, you are required to book in at Reception 15 minutes prior to the designated start time. Don’t forget your camera or video camera, this will be a day to remember!
Spectator fees apply; but must be booked in advance; and can be paid for on the day if you prefer. As with all bird of prey experiences, age restrictions apply to spectator places. Please see individual experiences for this information.
For clothing appropriate to your day please see our FAQs page.
Cancellation charges apply. If your voucher has expired visit our FAQs page for further information.
Hello, we’d love to hear from you, if you have any questions just get in touch!
We are located in the heart of Cheshire at the junction of the A556, Manchester to Chester, and the A49, Warrington to Whitchurch main roads. We’re based at Blakemere Craft Centre – Shopping Experience complex in Sandiway near Northwich.
Click here to see where we are Cheshire Falconry view on map >
Cheshire Falconry
Blakemere Craft Centre,
Chester Road, Sandiway
Northwich, Cheshire
CW8 2EB
Give us a call on 01606 882223
or, alternatively, email us at events@cheshire-outdoors.info
Accomodation
Blakemere Village is proud to announce the launch of their new touring park. Set in the heart of Cheshire and based on the already long established visitor attraction site, it hosts 52 large and medium size caravan pitches, a camping area, large amenities block, reception with shop as well as a chill-out and games room, making it the perfect get away for those looking to pitch up and relax. The site also offers electric and water hook-up, grey waste disposal and TV aerial connection and free WIFI in ‘The Den’ games and chill out room and free hotspots across Blakemere Village, those needing to stay connected will be right at home.
The new park is based on a great tourist attraction that was created over 20 years ago and is still, to this day, owned and run by the Gerrard family. The Edwardian stable block is the heart of the centre and since 1878 has changed and developed, to now offer beautiful boutique style shops selling everything from freshly baked cakes and homeware to jewellery, clothes and sweets. There are daily activities at Blakemere catering for all ages, tastes and budgets. Bird of Prey aviaries, a huge play barn, archery, air rifles, low ropes and segway experiences along with paint-a-pot studio, mini race track, bushcraft in the woods and crazy golf all add to a fun experience while you stay at Blakemere. Regular events throughout the year including a fantastic christmas schedule, when Santa comes to visit, all mean that you and your family will never be stuck for something to do.
Blakemere Village and its touring park are open 7 days a week, all year round.
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Ideally situated off the A556, within easy reach of the M6, M56 and with great transport links to Chester. For shops and local amenities Northwich town centre is only 3.5 miles away. Conveniently located for Cuddington and Hartford train stations. Local attractions include Cheshire Falconry, Oulton Park Race Circuit, Beeston Castle and Blakemere Craft Centre.
The Blue Cap is less than 1 mile from our Cheshire Falconry Centre.
The Holly Bush is one of the oldest pubs in the country dating back to the 16th Century. The Inn and Barns Accommodation are situated in the Bartington Green Conservation area. The area covers only 2.04 hectares and is the smallest conservation area in the Vale Royal Borough.
There is a Grade II listing on the barn and pub, which was previously a working farm. The Holly Bush is a privately owned public house since 1993.
The Holly Bush is approx. 5 miles from our Cheshire Falconry Centre.
Lady Heyes Touring Caravan Park is beautifully situated in the very heart of Cheshire. The privately owned and family run park attracts families, couples, and individuals, and is a dog friendly site. Touring Caravans, Motorhomes, and Tents are all welcome. The park comprises an 85 marked pitch touring field in 14 acres of Cheshire countryside and welcomes rallies.
Located on the B5152, close to Delamere Forest, Chester and Oulton Park, Lady Heyes is 2 miles from Frodsham, which is a delightful market town with eateries and shops, and has varied outdoor activity and tourist attractions in the area.
Lady Heyes is approx. 7.5 miles from our Cheshire Falconry Centre.
Hello, we’d love to hear from you, if you have any questions just get in touch!
We are located in the heart of Cheshire at the junction of the A556, Manchester to Chester, and the A49, Warrington to Whitchurch main roads. We’re based at Blakemere Craft Centre – Shopping Experience complex in Sandiway near Northwich.
Click here to see where we are Cheshire Falconry view on map >
Cheshire Falconry
Blakemere Craft Centre,
Chester Road, Sandiway
Northwich, Cheshire
CW8 2EB
Give us a call on 01606 882223
or, alternatively, email us at events@cheshire-outdoors.info
Cheshire Falconry is part of the Cheshire Outdoors Group