THE SUFFOLK OWL SANCTUARY
The
Suffolk Owl Sanctuary at Stonham Barns in Suffolk is the
focal point of our organisation and provides a delightful
place to visit to watch, study or simply enjoy the company
of Owls and other birds of prey.
There are over 60 raptors at the Centre, all housed in
spacious aviaries and flying free in narrated flying
displays or demonstrations.
You will also find Red Squirrels, the Raptor Hospital, The
Barclays Sensory Garden, an information centre about Owls,
a woodland walk with bird hide, picnic areas and plenty of
activities for children including a mini-maze &
adventure frame, plus the famous Owl Barn Gift Shop at
Stonham.
The
Suffolk Owl Sanctuary is supported by voluntary donations
from members of the visiting public. Please note that we
are WHOLLY RELIANT on these donations for the upkeep of the
Centre, the welfare of the birds and the funding of our
many education, conservation and rehabilitation projects.
All monies collected are used only for this purpose. As a
guide, similar establishments charge the following
admission prices:
ADMISSION
Winter
(Late September - early March)
Admission is by Donation but as a guide, in the winter
months
similar establishments charge as follows:
Adults £4.00, Seniors £3.50, Juniors aged 4-14 £2.50,
Family Group (5) £12.50
Children under 4 go free
Summer
(Easter - late September)
Admission is by Donation but as a guide, in the summer
months
similar establishments charge as follows:
Adults £6.50, Seniors £5, Juniors aged 4-14 £4.00, Family
Group (5) £20
Children under 4 go free
The
Sanctuary opens daily from 10.00am to late afternoon, 7
days a week. Flying demonstrations and talks take place up
throughout the day from March to September.
Stonham
Barns itself is a great place to spend the day - there are
numerous craft & gift shops, a garden centre, driving
range & 9-hole golf course and a coffee shop &
restaurant, plus plenty of free parking and many
traffic-free areas.
The
Suffolk Owl Sanctuary at Stonham Barns is situated on the
A1120 Tourist route, easily accessible form the A14, A12
and A140 - simply follow the brown signs.
If you are unable to visit the Sanctuary but would like
to
make a donation
in support of our work, please
click here
for further details
Photo:
Brian Macfarlane