Wings Of Wonder

A bird sanctuary just outside Bristol where you can get proper close to owls, hawks, and eagles without the crowds of a full zoo. Wings of Wonder focuses entirely on raptors and birds of prey - think falconry displays, feeding times, and the chance to watch these birds do what they do best. You're walking around outdoor enclosures watching talons and beaks up close, and it's far more engaging than you'd expect for what sounds like a niche attraction.

The falconry demonstrations are the real draw. Watching a hawk dive or an eagle take flight mere metres away beats any amount of sitting in a car park watching birds from a distance. Kids who are old enough not to be spooked by sharp talons tend to love it. Younger ones might find the loud screeches a bit much. The whole thing takes about two to three hours if you catch a display and wander round properly, though you could dash through in ninety minutes if you're pressed for time.

It's well worth combining with Somerset Glamping if you're basing yourself in the area - only three miles away - and gives you something genuinely different from the typical park holiday. Go during the day for best light on the birds and to catch scheduled displays. The combination of close encounters and actual spectacle makes this worth the trip from Bristol.