Close up of a Barn Owl in flight
Silent Flight & Ancient Wisdom

Owl Encounters

Owl Experience

Approx 2.5 Hours

From £175.00 Per Person

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of owls with our exclusive Owl Experience, set in the heart of West Yorkshire. As a private pre-booked centre, we guarantee a peaceful, intimate encounter without the crowds. You will have the unique opportunity to meet, handle, and free-fly a diverse range of these magnificent nocturnal birds.

Feel the rush of wind—or rather, the lack of it—as you experience their renowned "silent flight" firsthand. Under the guidance of our expert falconers, you will fly species ranging from the beautiful Barn Owl to the sheer power of the majestic European Eagle Owl directly to your gloved hand, learning fascinating insights about their natural habits and conservation along the way.

  • Just you, the falconer, and the birds for a truly personal experience.
  • Handle and free-fly a variety of owl species
  • Experience their legendary silent flight to your glove
  • Private, crowd-free encounters in beautiful surroundings
Guest holding an owl on a leather glove

Guest Reviews

★★★★★

"Each owl had its own distinct personality and this was very clear as we worked with them. I felt so privileged to spend time like this with these wonderful birds. I would love to go back and do the Hawk experience as well."

— Verified Guest · TripAdvisor ↗

"We had a really wonderful day meeting more than eight owls. SMJ really knows their owls individually, and the birds each have fun personalities. I highly recommend a trip to SMJ to meet their owls!"

— Verified Guest · TripAdvisor ↗

"The owls were beautiful — all different characters in their own unique way. My favourite of all was Tyke the burrowing owl. I can guarantee you'll want to put him in your pocket and take him home. A very memorable experience."

— Verified Guest · TripAdvisor ↗
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Want to share the memory? Spectator spaces are available for both half and full days at a reduced rate. Spectators can enjoy the beautiful scenery, take photos, and join for refreshments, but will not handle or fly the birds. You can easily add a spectator during the checkout process.