SMJ Falconry
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SMJ Falconry is a private Bird of prey centre based outside of Oxenhope, West Yorkshire. We are only open to pre-booked experience days. We also run educational school visits, displays and corporate days.
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  • aswall0w
    1 contribution
    Hawkwalk
    We took my uncle for his 60th birthday on the hawkwalk and had a lovely day. Very well set up and Katy our guide was very knowledgeable & welcoming and kept all of us interested from age 5 to 60! Great day had by all, thank you SMJ
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 14 March 2023
  • cbf441
    Leeds, United Kingdom1 contribution
    Simply Amazing!
    We booked a family half day falconry experience for my sons 9th birthday. It was a fantastic day. We all flew 5 or 6 beautiful birds and our guide, Steve, was so knowledgeable and patient. It was the the best day and would happily go back. Well worth the money!
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 5 April 2023
  • angelkershaw711
    Haworth, United Kingdom6 contributions
    An inspiring and lovely experience
    I had a lovely half day experience. Both Chris and Steve took time to ensure I got all the photos I needed to create future art pieces. They were very patient and knowledgeable about the birds and their personalities. I felt very privileged getting up close to such fabulous birds. Would definitely recommend.
    Visited June 2023
    Written 1 July 2023
  • Bex9393
    1 contribution
    What an experience!
    The hawks were slightly over weight to be able to do the walk, but the team gave us a tour of the birds they have, and then let me fly three, including Holly the Hawk who is usually a hunter, but flew to me twice. I think she's shy as she only did it when nobody was watching her. Julianne the Vulture was delightful and has such a lovely personality. She flew to me over and over again and it was incredible to see her up close. Heidi the owl was beautiful, even if she did seem a bit grumpy. The team were full of stories and interesting facts and really care for their birds. I'd recommend this experience to anyone!
    Visited July 2023
    Written 18 July 2023
  • Double O
    6 contributions
    Came back for more
    Sandra and the team are some of the nicest people I have met, and their falconry centre is something they should all be very proud of. I first visited their establishment on a full day experience, and was so thoroughly impressed and inspired by them that I returned to do the four day Raptor Award. The experience day was attended by myself with friends, and all of us thoroughly enjoyed it. Katie and Steve were knowledgeable, engaging and tailored the experience well to the needs of my group. For anyone considering doing the Raptor Award with them I can't stress how good your experience will be. The team are, as mentioned, incredibly knowledgeable and even more importantly are patient. They balance well the need for you to learn and still maintain the all important welfare of the animals. Put in the time and effort and they will support you all the way, even after my four day course is over it has been made clear that I have some where to continue to learn. I can't thank them all enough.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 10 August 2023
  • KatharineNG
    1 contribution
    Fantastic Birds of Prey
    An outstanding visit which catered for our group ranging from age 8 to 80. We got up close to the birds, learnt so much and have the chance to experience something very special. I recommend this to any nature lover. It really was brilliant in every way.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 12 August 2023
  • djcoll77
    Halifax, United Kingdom1 contribution
    Fantastic Falconry Fun
    We had such a special time at SMJ. We had seen their brilliant display at the Halifax Agricultural Show in August and managed to book our own unique experience in their stunning site just outside of Oxenhope. The team were so knowledgeable and informative. Can't recommend highly enough. They are quite clearly passionate about their beautiful birds. We'll be back for an even longer experience next time. Thank you SMJ you made our week.
    Visited September 2023
    Written 16 September 2023
  • cherylbagge
    Attleborough, United Kingdom1 contribution
    Great Experience!
    I booked the half day bird of prey experience. My husband accompanied me to take photos. Very knowledgeable staff and they spoke with enthusiasm for their lovely birds. It was a privilege to be able to get so close to these beautiful creatures.
    Visited September 2023
    Written 29 September 2023
  • 2023Clare
    Manchester, United Kingdom1 contribution
    Birthday treat
    What a great afternoon! Friends booked this for me and I had a lovely afternoon meeting all the birds, then having time flying various types, starting with the lightest then moving steadily up to bigger ones. My favourite was Tiffin the kestrel, but all the birds were beautiful. A great way to spend an afternoon, informative and fun. Highly reccomended. Thankyou.
    Visited September 2023
    Written 29 September 2023
  • Abiiiwood
    Leeds, United Kingdom1 contribution
    Raven Experience
    Had an amazing time, all the staff were lovely! Booked this as a birthday gift for my best friend, we wanted something slightly different to their usual experiences and they were more than happy to accommodate. Excellent communication on email, quick responses. Excellent explanation of the address too!
    Visited October 2023
    Written 11 October 2023
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Alison F
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
Thank you SMJ Falconry for a magical time today. We celebrated my mum’s 80th birthday with a one hour owl experience and it was fantastic. They were extremely friendly and very accommodating of my mum’s health needs. We will definitely return and I can’t recommend it highly enough. Special memories were created today.
Written 18 November 2023
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Irene W
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
We visited as a family of 10, aged from 6-73. We had an amazing experience. We were made very welcome. The visit was not overloaded with facts and stats, and the information given about every bird was
easily understood by even the youngest. Everyone had a thoroughly good time, and was voted the "best time had" by us all
Written 17 November 2023
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Joanna M
Holmfirth, UK1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Friends
Booked a full day with a friend. Our falconer, Katy, showed us the birds in their enclosure and then we flew a selection in the exercise field. After lunch we did two hunting trips with different birds.

Katy was astonishing, hugely knowledgeable, passionate about the birds and a brilliant client manner. This combined with the lovely scenery and beautiful weather made for an unforgettable day. I can’t recommend highly enough.

Written 12 November 2023
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emp24992
Knaresborough, UK11 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We went for a couples bird of prey experience after being bought this as a gift . It was amazing ! Stephen was great and he knew the birds well and he was friendly and knowledgeable and answered all our questions . The rest of the team were lovely too and they clearly loved the birds and they were really well looked after that was obvious to see . We got to fly a good range of birds of prey for a good amount of time . Would 100% recommend to anyone because not only is it different it’s special to be so close to the birds. Would buy for others and even go again myself well done guys
Written 17 October 2023
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Abiiiwood
Leeds, UK1 contribution
Oct 2023
Had an amazing time, all the staff were lovely! Booked this as a birthday gift for my best friend, we wanted something slightly different to their usual experiences and they were more than happy to accommodate. Excellent communication on email, quick responses. Excellent explanation of the address too!
Written 11 October 2023
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Ramare
New York City, NY50 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
I booked the owl experience with myself as the active participant and my boyfriend as the spectator. We had a really wonderful day meeting more than eight owls along with humans Chris and Steve. SMJ really knows their owls individually, and the birds each have fun personalities. It was a great time getting to know them, and Chris managed the weather very well (it rained-ish on us for most of the afternoon), taking us in and out appropriately so that we weren't out in the cold and wet all day. I highly recommend a trip to SMJ to meet their owls or other birds if you prefer!
Written 10 October 2023
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leskirman
Kingston-upon-Hull, UK1 contribution
Oct 2023
Had a brilliant time flying and hunting with the birds of prey, my daughter and I thoroughly had a great time the staff were welcoming and brilliant at what they do.👍
Written 10 October 2023
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andrewalinson
Bradford, UK1 contribution
Oct 2023
I would just like to say what a lovely time I had at SMJ Falconry. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and very informative. I would definitely recommend a visit.
Written 10 October 2023
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2023Clare
Manchester, UK1 contribution
Sep 2023
What a great afternoon! Friends booked this for me and I had a lovely afternoon meeting all the birds, then having time flying various types, starting with the lightest then moving steadily up to bigger ones. My favourite was Tiffin the kestrel, but all the birds were beautiful. A great way to spend an afternoon, informative and fun. Highly reccomended. Thankyou.
Written 29 September 2023
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cherylbagge
Attleborough, UK1 contribution
Sep 2023
I booked the half day bird of prey experience. My husband accompanied me to take photos. Very knowledgeable staff and they spoke with enthusiasm for their lovely birds. It was a privilege to be able to get so close to these beautiful creatures.
Written 29 September 2023
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