Zoos & Wildlife · Cheshire
Gauntlet Birds of Prey
📍 WA16 0SX
Photo: Trevor Harris (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Watch flying demonstrations with eagles, hawks and falcons
- Attend the vulture talk and meet and greet session
- See unusual species like Marabou Stork or Red-legged Seriema
- Owls fly at dusk during Owls by Moonlight
- Kids can play in the adventure playground
Gauntlet Birds of Prey is an eagle and vulture park near Knutsford, home to the largest collection of birds of prey in North West England. You can watch flying demonstrations, listen to the vulture restaurant talk, join meet and greet sessions, and spot unusual species such as the Marabou Stork or Red-legged Seriema. There's also a café, covered picnic area and adventure playground for younger visitors, plus seasonal events like Owls by Moonlight and photography workshops. It suits families and wildlife lovers wanting an active, noisy day out. The park sits in Tabley Superior, Cheshire East, with Knutsford station 1.6 miles away, and there are 17 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays if you fancy making a longer trip of it.
Practical details
- Open
- Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 5pm, last entry 3pm
- Booking
- Daily visitor tickets bookable online or at the park
- Best for
- Families, wildlife enthusiasts and photographers
From the attraction's own website on 1 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Playground
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Picnic Area
- ✓ Parking
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
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Travelodge Knutsford M6
✓ Perfectly placed for Manchester Airport flights or a long-journey stopover
Knutsford
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Wee Bridge Farm Cottage
Macclesfield, North West England
Sleeps 6
£1,152 per break
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