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Opening Times
Open daily, except Tuesdays and Christmas Day
10:30am to 5pm, or 1 hour before dusk if earlier
Admission Prices
Adults: | £6.00 |
Children: | £4.00 |
Family (2+2): | £16.00 |
Description
The Welsh Hawking Centre is located just outside Barry, South Glamorgan, on the A4226. Set among 12 acres of scenic parkland, the Welsh Hawking Centre is home to over 200 birds of prey, such as Eagles, Hawks, Falcons, Buzzards, and Owls. Some of these are used in the daily flying displays. The Centre is also one of the leading breeders of birds of prey in the country; visitors can see the results, and watch the babies being raised, especially during spring and summer.
The Welsh Hawking Centre also has a collection of traditional farm animals that are friendly enough to be stroked and fed by visitors. Many of these roam free in the park, and will approach visitors for food. There is also an adventure playground for the children.
Official Website
www.barrywales.co.uk/hawkingcentre
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Facilities
Car Park
Free
Eating
Picnic areas with tables,
Cafe open during summer season
For Kids
Adventure playground
Stroke & feed young animals & pets
Attractions
Animal Collections
Mammals, Birds
Note: The animal pictures on this page are merely representative of this type of attraction; they do not mean that the animals can be found at this specific attraction.
Special Attractions
Flying demonstrations daily, weather permitting, from 12:00 noon
How To Get There:
By Car
From Bridgend:
Follow the A48 past Cowbridge, and on towards Cardiff. About 4 miles beyond Cowbridge, turn right onto A4226 towards Barry. The Welsh Hawking Centre will be on the left after about 4 miles, shortly before entering Barry.
From Cardiff:
Follow the A48 towards Cowbridge and Bridgend. About 3 miles after the junction with A4232 & A4050, turn left onto A4226 towards Barry. The Welsh Hawking Centre will be on the left after about 4 miles, shortly before entering Barry.
From M4:
At junction 33, turn south onto A4232 towards Barry and Cardiff Airport. Turn right onto A48 towards Cowbridge & Bridgend. After about 3 miles, turn left onto A4226 towards Barry. The Welsh Hawking Centre will be on the left after about 4 miles, shortly before entering Barry.
Data on this page last updated: Apr 13 2014
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