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Copyright | | Thorp
Perrow in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales is one of the best locations in Britain
for horticulture, with some of the rarest, oldest and most unique trees from around
the world on show. | |  | The wealth of wildlife and plants make parks and gardens a
great summer attraction for lovers of flora and fauna. | |  | - Why not try deer stalking in an ancient park, experiment
with moth trapping at home or even learn the art of falconry?
| | | Thorp
Perrow - Visitor Guide | | Address: | Thorp
Perrow Arboretum, Woodland Garden & Falconry Centre, Bedale, North Yorkshire. | | Postcode
| DL8 2PR | | Telephone: | Main
enquiries - 01677 425323
Falcons of Thorp Perrow - 01677 427755 | | e-mail |
enquiries@thorpperrow.com Ìý enquiries@
northernfalconry.co.uk | | Location
map: | multimap | | Grid reference: | Grid
reference: SE266883 | | Key attractions: | Arboretum/gardens.
Birds of Prey Centre. | | Essential
kit: | Camera. Casual walking shoes.
Magnifying glass for insects. Ìý Binoculars for woodland birds. | | Nature
watching: | Moth breakfasts and insect
walks.
Ìý A visit to Thorp Perrow wouldn't be complete without
watching or even taking part in one of the popular birds of prey flying demonstrations.
Enjoy an aerial display of eagles, falcons, hawks, vultures and owls from all
five continents.
Demonstrations take place up to three times daily
(weather-permitting) at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm (March-end October). Thereafter
at 11.30am and 1.30pm.
Kids will also enjoy the chance to handle
one of the baby owls and falcons hatched through Thorp Perrow's successful breeding
programme. Ìý Falconry courses - the Northern School of Falconry and
Associated Studies. Ìý Special events including children's activities
days, guided walks and bird watching. Ìý New mammal collection opening
later in 2007. | | Seasonal
highlights: | Summer - Wild flowers,
bees, trees, butterflies and dragonflies, falcons. Ìý Autumn - trees
and fungus, falcons. Ìý Winter - woodland walks, falcons. Ìý Spring
- bulbs, snowdrops, daffodils, crocuses, blossom trees, flowering shrubs, falcons. | | Access: | Disabled
Access: Electric wheelchair available for hair with advance booking - please call
01677 427 203 ahead of your visit to check availability.
Disabled toilets
are available at the tea room and Bird of Prey Centre. | | Facilities:
| Visitor Centre with toilets, refreshments
and gift shop (seasonal opening times). Ìý There is also a public house
with hot/cold food in the nearby village of Snape. | | Getting
there: | Thorp Perrow is situated
on the Bedale - Ripon Road, just south of Bedale, North Yorkshire, about four
miles from Leeming Bar on the A1.
Free parking for cars and coaches at
the entrance to the Arboretum | | Opening
times: | Year round, dawn till dusk
(not including Visitor Centre). | | Charges: | Adults
£6.10, Concessions £4.80, Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children)
£24. Flying demonstrations included in entrance fee. Season tickets available.
Hawk walks available at £30.
Ìý The birds of prey demonstrations
are included in the main entrance fee. |
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