EXMOOR FALCONRY & ANIMAL FARM
VISITORS ATTRACTION


Exmoor Porlock Minehead Quantocks Taunton Somerset Exeter Devon southwest West country south west England UK

NEW ARRIVALS 2008... Miniature donkeys; Oxford Sandy & Black Piglets; Giant French Lop Rabbit; Two new Jersey calves; History of Farm Display;  History of Falconry Display.......
Your holiday to Exmoor can only be complete after you have visited Exmoor Falconry and Animal Farm for your Exmoor day out ! Must see, must do hands-on with the animals and birds of prey, if you wonder what to see, what to do and where to go, then take your family party to us for a visit to remember and enjoy an amazing day out with the kids.  Five miles west of Minehead, but only a mile from the sea!   All kinds of of animals and birds to come and see, a great family day out with lots of things to do on your family outing... a place to visit to be in touch with Nature and animals.
        

aerial view farm & porlock bay
A unique visitor attraction within Exmoor National Park where the animals come out to meet you, - huge fun, with interaction at every level. Handle, marvel, discover and even fly the birds for charity.

Opening Hours:
Every day 10.00am - 5.00pm

Open daily
£7.50 for adults, £5.50 children, under 3 FREE
Season tickets available.

Experience hands-on with the animals and birds of prey with lots to entertain all the family. Join in our fantastic animal handling sessions, and participate in our interactive flying displays. You can also book into our Alpaca Walks, Miniature Shetland walks, British birds of prey hour, Owl Hour, Falcon Hour and River Trail Hawk Walk.

Fly a Harris Hawk for fund raising - a unique opportunity!..  Help us to raise money for rehabilitation & animal welfare.  £2200 raised in 2007! An amazing must do interactive experience for all ages. On your own or a family celebration outing Exmoor Falconry and Animal Farm is a top attraction.  A place to must see

 

Visit our Birds and Animals page for some lovely portraits of our favourite characters... These are the animals you will meet and stroke when you visit this stunning tourist attraction... A place to go... A place to see... Great for Family days out.. Family parties... Family celebrations... Not sure where to go? Then come and visit us for a fantastic interactive hands on experience...

Adopt any bird or animal for only £20 - you will receive a package of our own CD-rom, a photo of your chosen friend, information about the animal, a certificate, a plaque displayed at the Centre and a free entry pass for one person for 2008.

As you wander out into the yard you will be able to meet Perky our blue and gold macaw and Milo, a friendly Catalina macaw. Their beaks can be sharp, but usually they are happy to be picked up onto a sleeve. Beware, Perky likes earrings and glasses!
Wander through the cobbled yards and you will meet up with our meerkats, and watch them play, sunbathe and keep guard duty in turns. Parrots will also entertain you here, and as you turn the corner you walk into the flying display area - always a hive of activities.
You must come and meet Rosie our Welsh Cob mare and Dula one of our Shetland Ponies. These are our pony rides horses. Discover our new museum where you can also find an amazing collection of old photos dating back to the 19th century. Our shop is packed full of our own produced herbs and mixes for you to take home... a great day out for all the family, with the kids!
In the spring and summer of each year you may be able to enjoy baby owls and other birds of prey in the Animal Handling sessions. Animal Handling is available daily at 3.00pm. Wander around our new Paddocks area to make friends with the alpacas , young jersey calves, miniature donkeys, pygmy goats and more...
Bottle feeding the lambs is a great favourite for all our guests, whatever age, and other animals! Everyone joins in the fun. Available during lambing season. Each day you can enjoy the falcons being flown, along with many other owls and hawks, which come to land on your table, or play games in the display area. An amazing day out awaits you here at Exmoor Falconry and Animal farm.

We are easy to find just off the A39 at Allerford, between Minehead and Porlock, an hour from the M5 at Bridgwater, Taunton and Exeter, and on the 38 bus route from Minehead.

Daily Time Table for Day Visitors

10.00am    Centre Opens
11.00am    Bottle Feeding and Animal Handling *
11.30am    Flying Display *
12.30pm    Fly a Bird for Fund Raising
2.00 pm     Flying Display
3.00 pm     Animal Handling
3.45 pm     Bottle Feeding *
4.00 pm     Flight of the Eagle *
5.00 pm     Centre Closed

* subject to availability

Daily Time Table for Activities

9.30 am     Falconry Day and Half Day clients
10.00am    Horse Rides
10.15am    Owl Hour, Falcon Hour, British Bird of Prey Hour
10.30am    Private Animal Handling
11.30am    Pony Rides, Alpaca & pony experiences
11.30am    River Trail Hawk Walk
12.30pm    Fly a Bird for Fund Raising
2.00 pm     Interactive flying display
2.00pm      Horse Rides

LUNCHES AND REFRESHMENTS SERVED THROUGHOUT THE DAY

 

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Contact us:
Cathy Powell, West Lynch Farm, Allerford, Nr Porlock,
Somerset TA24 8HJ
  House: +44 (0) 1643 862816
  Mobile: +44 (0) 7855-323464
exmoor.falcon@virgin.net

Allerford Porlock Selworthy Minehead Somerset Devon Quantocks Taunton Exeter Bristol Bath southwest south west West country Wessex. England UK

Visitor Attraction of the Year, 2006

Exmoor Falconry and Animal Farm is situated in a beautiful 15th century farmstead in unique National Trust Holnicote Estate... Located in The Vale of Porlock with its amazing coastline, wonderful views and stunning scenery...  We are located between the villages of Allerford and Bossington in a delightful setting, with its relaxing landscaped gardens, herb gardens and herb products, wildlife ponds and nature trails. This is a unique visitor attraction like no other, where you can almost take a step back in time in our medieval paradise. The animals are friendly and enjoy contact with people, so come and experience a special day with the animals and the birds of prey. Come up close and enjoy the centre at its best with a back to Nature incredible hands-on interactive experience. You will not be dissapointed with this amazing area. Ideal for visitors and tourists of all ages from the very very young (babies are welcome) to the senior citizens (last year we welcomed a 98 year old lady! who had an incredible experience) Welcome  to Exmoor birds of prey and animal farm tourist attraction.


Allerford Porlock Selworthy Minehead Somerset Devon Quantocks Taunton Exeter Bristol Bath southwest south west West country Wessex. England UK