Lugger Falcon Awareness Day

6th May 2024

Join us on Bank Holiday Monday 6th May 2024 to celebrate International Lugger Falcon Awareness Day. 

The Lugger Falcon is facing mass decline. Whilst accurate data is hard to come by, it's estimated as few as 10,000 to 20,000 individuals remain in the wild. We're supporting Project Lugger by hosting a fundraising day, with a target to raise £100: www.projectlugger.org.

Here on the farm, we have the beautiful Emilia, a female Lugger Falcon. Come along to the farm to say hello. 

  • 11.30am - Watch our birds of prey in a flying display. 
  • 1pm - Watch Emilia fly in our falconry display, alongside one of her friends. Meet in the flying field. 
  • 1.30pm - Listen to a short talk about looking after Lugger Falcons. Meet by the aviaries. 
  • 1.35 to 3pm - Opportunity to handle one of our smaller falcons, Griffin, Jemima and Watto, for a donation to Project Lugger of £1 per person. 

And, if you're feeling lucky, we'll be running a tombola and lucky dip, with all proceeds going to Project Lugger! 

A full day of animal activities

Enjoy a full day out, with lots to keep little ones busy: 

  • 11am to 12pm - Small animal petting.
  • 11am to 12pm - Owl holding (additional £1).
  • 1pm - Flying demonstration* (weather permitting).
  • 1.15pm to 3pm - Owl holding (additional £1).
  • 2pm to 3pm - Small animal petting.
  • 3pm - Goats’ teatime.

*In the event of poor weather, an alternative under cover 'meet the birds' opportunity will be offered in our falconry centre, Hawks & Squawks. 

A day in the countryside

Children can also have fun in our two outdoor playgrounds and enjoy over 25 acres of wide open spaces, safe for little ones to run around and explore.

Why not treat yourself to lunch in either Antlers Bistro or the Laughing Donkey Cafe. Or, if you'd like to bring a picnic, you'll find lots of picnic benches around the farm, as well as by the indoor adventure play area (not in the Cafe though please). 

You'll find us in East Leake, which is easily accessible from Nottingham, Leicester and Derby - LE12 6LU. 

Pricing

Join us on Monday 6th May 2024: 

  • Adults & Children aged 2-16 years - £12.95 online in advance/£14.95 on the gate. 
  • Carers - £2 online in advance/£3 on the gate.
  • Under twos - £2 online in advance/£3 on the gate.
  • Babes in arms - free.

 

Members: 

  • Adults & Children with Membership - Free. Please book online. 

Location

You'll find us in East Leake (LE12 6LU).

Located on the Leicestershire/ Nottinghamshire/ Derbyshire borders.

  • Castle Hill, East Leake, Nr Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 6LU
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