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Owls by Moonlight at Christmas

Visitors watch owls twist, turn, and skim silently overhead during evening flying displays with festive seasonal touches. Guests can explore the grounds after dark to meet other resident owls and learn about British owl conservation and research projects. Warm food, light snacks, and festive hot chocolates are also available to purchase at Feathers Restaurant.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Tickets: £23.50.

Hours

Feathers Restaurant opens: 5:30pm; first flying display commences: 7:00pm.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Feathers Restaurant offers meals, hot drinks, light snacks and festive hot chocolates for purchase.

Parking

Ample free parking is available, with designated disabled parking close to the entrance.

Accessibility

Most walkways are laid paths with some natural unevenness, and designated disabled parking is available near the entrance.

Going?

Location

Hawk Conservancy Trust · Visitor Centre, Weyhill, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 8DY Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Owl lovers and wildlife enthusiasts

Vibe

Festive and atmospheric

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Dress for the weather and wear sensible footwear, as the event takes place outdoors in a countryside setting.
  • Bring a small torch to help you move around, but switch it off during displays and never shine it into aviaries.
  • Borrow a padded mat at the Trust or bring your own mat or a cushion for sitting.
  • If you have dietary requirements and have not already notified the Trust, email them at least one week before the event.
  • Take photos without flash around the birds, and do not use flash while they are flying.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Festive moonlit owl-flying evenings are scheduled for Friday 4, Saturday 5, Friday 11 and Saturday 12 December.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens during the evening?

Watch owls fly under moonlight, explore the Trust after-hours, meet other owls, and hear about British owl conservation and research projects.

Is food available, and can dietary requirements be catered for?

Feathers Restaurant serves meals, with hot drinks, light snacks and festive hot chocolates also available. Most dietary requirements can be catered for; email the Trust at least one week ahead if you have not already notified them.

What should I wear and bring?

Wear sensible footwear and clothing suited to the weather. You can bring a small torch and a mat or cushion; padded mats are available to borrow.

Can I take photographs during the flying displays?

Photography is allowed, but flash photography is not permitted around the birds or while they are flying.

Are the walkways accessible?

Most walkways are laid paths, though there may be natural unevenness. The event is held outdoors.

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