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Laura

Stratford-upon-Avon, UK11 contributions

Perfect afternoon out

Nov 2023 • Couples

Really wonderful little place. Great afternoon out for anyone. Really well looked after animals and enclosures, really great signage on the enclosures. You will find other animals here not just owls which was a lovely surprise. Friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend, it’s worth the visit. It’s also donation entry!

Written 28 November 2023

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Rachel w

4 contributions

definitely worth a visit

Nov 2023 • Family

we were staying in the area and love animals so ideal place to visit for us.

They are open to visitors during '"winter" but don't offer a program like they do in the summer... so they don't charge entrance, we made a donation.

Lots of different owls, with interesting information about each character and how they came to be at the sanctuary.

The staff were busy cleaning out, but still took the time to chat to us, answer questions and share their obvious love for the animals. We so lucky, the Kestrel was doing some training whilst we were there, so we got a mini flying display from a stunning bird

Written 26 November 2023

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marcyjanehoward19

15 contributions

Amazing Owl experience!!

Nov 2023 • Family

The health of these birds is second to none. They are absolutely beautifully cared for to the highest standard. The large open cages are so clean and as close to nature is as possible. We were blown away by this owl sanctuary, will definitely come back.
I fell in love with Tom, the large eagle Owl, who was in training.
The staff made us so welcome and we visited on a very damp dark day, but this place brightened up our day to see such amazing birds of prey!!
Thankyou for all you do for the birds and animals there.

Written 21 November 2023

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Emily B

Dunstable, UK108 contributions

Lovely place

Nov 2023 • Couples

went here this week while on holiday, it was a nice place with loads of rare animals. There were also other animals as well as owls. My partner liked the owls whereas I loved the merrkats and lemars. Spent a while here looking round and off season it is free to visit so can just made a donation to support the sanctuary.

Written 12 November 2023

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Jane

50 contributions

Lovely visit

Nov 2023 • Family

We popped in to Screech for a look round as we have never been, we live in Newquay!
It’s a donation on entry as the shop and cafe is closed due to winter hours, what great idea. We (3 adults) had a really pleasant hour or so walking round looking at the owls, birds and animals. It’s a great place for any age and for us it was lovely just to be able to look and read about the birds! Fantastic idea doing donations this time of year, some of the other local attractions could learn from them and do the same, well done the screech owl sanctuary.

Written 9 November 2023

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Inspire368722

2 contributions

Special place to visit

Nov 2023 • Couples

An amazing place to visit. Staff are friendly and helpful and the animals are well kept and happy. We loved it

Written 6 November 2023

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Karl N

Braunton, UK802 contributions

Why have I waited so long to visit?

Oct 2023 • Couples

Visited today for the first time ever! Then wondered why I’d never been before. This is not a charity but a sanctuary and although does not have the quality of a top speck attraction it was still an amazing visit. Staff were excellent and very attentive. The animal care was excellent and it felt like being at a family event. Such a lovely experience. Would certainly consider coming back again.

Written 26 October 2023

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Thank you for your review. We are please to hear you had an amazing visit and we look forward to welcoming you back.

Written 31 October 2023

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Alan L

48 contributions

Great place to visit

Oct 2023 • Family

Just brilliant. The staff were informative and friendly. Flying displays are just amazing. Restaurant was really nice. We all enjoyed it immensely

Written 25 October 2023

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Amazing animal experience

Thank you for your review, glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit to the Sanctuary

Written 31 October 2023

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Holliefrankiekyron

Truro, UK64 contributions

Oct 2023 • Family

Visited during half term, saw the talks which were fantastic. We did the animal experience, absolutely incredible especially the fox. The animals look well cared for

Written 25 October 2023

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Can't go wrong for any animal lovers

Thank you for you review, glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit and your encounter.

Written 31 October 2023

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A Pearson

8 contributions

Oct 2023 • Couples

always a pleasur to visit but Screech is really growin as a place with new animals all the time. You can easily stay all day for every display or if nearby a nice half day with some nice cafe food available on site. I would suggest going all out and get a handling session. We did the lemur session and that was AMAZING. Have done the meerkats, owls and wallabies before all of whoch were amazing as well. Waas very lovely to see the little girl called Merryn get to hold and fly the owl with the same name. I would maybe not suggest it's great for the very small humans who don't enjoy sitting and watching things.

Written 20 October 2023

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Thank you for your review, feedback and support of the Sanctuary. We look forward to seeing you again there is still the fox encounter to experience!

Written 31 October 2023

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Linda C

4 contributions

What age do the concessions start from

PartridgeOnTour

Norwich, UK18 contributions

I'm not sure but they didn't do it for a man approaching 50....

Seetheworld

Redditch, UK704 contributions

Does the sanctuary open Sunday’s? Thank you

St Columb Major, UK2 contributions

We are open every day and further information can be found on our webpage.

Tracey A

Cumbria, UK229 contributions

We visited several weeks ago while on holiday in Devon, and while at the Meerkat enclosure, one of them came out carrying a baby Meerkat, even the keeper didn't know about any births until then. I was wondering how the baby is doing?

St Columb Major, UK2 contributions

Thank you for your interest in our lovely twins. If you would like to like our Facebook page you will see all the updates and pictures of their antics over the last few weeks. Please come along when in Cornwall and see them again.

Sharon N

Wokingham, UK2 contributions

do you allow dogs on a lead?

St Columb Major, UK2 contributions

Dogs are not allowed on site due to our zoo licensing but we do have a shaded doggy parking where you can park up and can attend to your dog as many times as you like.. Assistance dogs are allowed only.

NorthernVeggieMonkey

Barnsley, UK76 contributions

How long does a normal visit last?

smudger565

Newquay, UK22 contributions

Your visit is as long as you want it to be. We visited it with our 9 year old grandson and we stayed around 2 hours. I spent a lot of time photographing the owls, meer cats etc. The flying display lasted nearly 50 minutes 2 Owls and Kookaburra, very entertaining. The Cafe/Tea shop is very nice and with friendly staff. There was no rush to get us to leave, we had arrangements elsewhere

deadfal11

Suffolk, UK

How do i get to the owl sanctuary from st columb train station by public transport?

Geoff H

Surrey41 contributions

The sanctuary is about 3 miles from St Column railway station mostly along minor roads. It is difficult to see that these roads would have a through bus route on them. I can only suggest that you email the Screech Owl Sanctuary and ask them directly. Their address is given on their website under Get in Touch. Good luck

LBM

Brisbane, Australia214 contributions

Hi we are staying in a Cornwall in mid December. Are you open during winter? Having been to Healesville sanctuary in Victoria Australia for birds of prey free flight show we would love to visit the owls.

St Columb Major, UK2 contributions

We are closed from beginning of November till February half term but you are welcome to come in on a do national basis and we can arrange any one to one special handlings for you if pre-booked ok.

Catherine D

Aylesbury66 contributions

How much is the admission fee please? I can't seem to find that information on the website. thank you!

St Columb Major, UK2 contributions

Hi The prices are shown at "plan your visit & infomration" on the website. Adults £9-95 Senior citizens £9-50 Children aged 3 - 13 years £7-95 Family ticket for 2 adults and up to 2 children £31-00 Children under 3 years free.

Paul J

8 contributions

Please could you advise on the dog policy

St Columb Major, UK2 contributions

Unfortunately being Zoo licensed we are not allowed dogs around the owls, but we do have shaded dog parking and you can come in and out whenever you want to.