Featured Attractions

Featured Attractions

Falconry Village

Marvel at the beauty of the majestic Birds of Prey at the Falconry Village. They swoop to conquer!

The vibrancy of the The Falconry Village stands out. A multitude of native Birds of Prey gathered together, just waiting for their chance to fly! 

The village encompasses a flying arena, an indoor training arena, specialised stalls, static displays and resident expert falconers. Falconry is an all important part of all Living Heritage fairs and has been since 1985.

The Falconry Village has two aims; Firstly, to give visitors the thrill of spectacular flying displays, creating memories to last a lifetime! 

And secondly, to create a wonderful area where visitors meet the world of falconry, where they can enjoy and explore all aspects of the sport, including health, welfare and legal issues.

The first ever Falconry Village was introduced at the Sandringham Game and Country Fair several years ago and proved an instant success. Now the Falconry Village has grown to become popular with visitors & falconers alike.

Local Falconry and Hawking Clubs add to the village at shows throughout the year. Their appearances help to attract would-be falconers into the exciting world of falconry. Lantra representives are at the fairs to help with an introduction to falconry courses as well.

Meet the resident falconers

John Akerman

A special feature within the village is "Wings Out Of Africa" with John Akermen. It's a special feature giving birds from Africa an outing. The beautiful birds include an African Fish Eagle, a Peregrine Falcon, a White Headed Vulture and the star, Oscar, an awesome Cape Vulture. (He can be seen here on the left).

Oscar is a world rarity and thought to be the only one of his kind in the UK. With a wingspan of about 2.5 metres, Oscar makes an impressive sight in the village and main arena. The hope is to attract an increasing number of falconers to the fairs, so they get involved with the Falconry Village as well.

Chris Neale

Chris has a wealth of knowledge and experience and has developed the Falconry Village into its present day form.  He flys the ever popular Maggie & Rocky, a pair of Harris Hawks. And Flower, the Saker falcon. 

Flower loves to stop the show as she disappears into the clouds, almost out of sight, on a warm thermal before she stoops back down to her lure. Spectacular!

Clubs and Trade Stands

Living Heritage welcomes new organisations and clubs to their shows. If any falconers are interested in becoming a Falconry Village regular, please do not hesitate to contact Living Heritage direct.

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