About Battlefield Bird of Prey Centre

Welcome

We can't wait to welcome you to our Centre and introduce you to our amazing birds. We are home to 33 birds which include a Laughing Kookaburra, Peregrine Falcon and many others. You can wander around the Centre at your own pace, learning about the birds by reading the information on the aviaries. We are the only Falconry Centre in Shropshire that is open to the public.

Festive Opening times

Monday 29 December - CLOSED

Tuesday 30 December - CLOSED

Wednesday 31st - by appointment

Thursday 1 January 2026 CLOSED

Friday 2 January 2026 11am - 3.30pm

Saturday 3 January 2026 11am - 3.30pm

Sunday 4 January 2026 11am - 3.30pm

Last admission 3pm

* by appointment means that although we are closed you can still call us to book a visit

** Our experiences continue all year round and must be prebooked and can take place on days that are 'by appointment', or 'Closed'.

Admission charges

Adults - £5.50

Children (3+) - £3

Under 3's Free

Family Pass, (2 adults, 2 children) £15

Discounts available for groups - call us on 07719 909967 for details.

We are a small independent business on the site of Battlefield 1403. All admission fees go to the running costs of the Centre and the refurbishment of it. If you would like to make an additional donation please advise the member of staff on the desk. Thank you for your support.

Your Visit

You are welcome to spend as long as you like at the Centre. Most visitors spend between 20 minutes and an hour. Your receipt means that you can come and go as you like during the day. Please be aware that there are no toilets at the Centre.

We do not allow dogs on site as the birds don't like them.

Education room

Quiz

There is a task for you to complete whilst you are at the Centre. Hand it in at the end of your visit to win your prize. Collect your sheet on arrival at the Centre

Craft/Drawing/Colouring Activity

This can be found in the Education Room next to the Great Grey Owls. Both young and young at heart are welcome to have a go. There is a magnetic board for your to display your work or you can take it home with you.

Both of these activities are included in your admission. All we ask is that you leave the room tidy for other visitors. Please note that we don't allow picnics/food and drink in the education room.

Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

With the increasing risk of Bird Flu we are asking all visitors to the Centre to use the footbaths placed at the entrance. The footbaths have to be a certain depth in order to disinfect your footwear correctly so please bear this in mind. We also ask that you refrain wearing any clothing or footwear that you have recently visited areas where they has been wildfowl or poultry. These requests are to keep our birds safe. If one case of bird flu is found at the Centre then ALL of our feathered occupants will be euthanised.

Where to Find us

Where are we?

You can find us on the same site as the Battlefield 1403 Farm shop & Cafe.

Our address is

Battlefield Bird of Prey Centre

Battlefield 1403

Upper Battlefield

Shrewsbury

Shropshire SY4 3DB

Battlefield 1403 Farmshop & Cafe

There's more to do when you visit the Centre...

Battlefield 1403 is more than just a farm shop, it’s one of the best butcheries in the UK, a well stocked deli counter, a shop full of speciality great tasting local food and drink. There is an onsite museum celebrating the Battle of Shrewsbury, our ride on tractors for children, and a café full of homemade fresh food.