The Falconers Gathering Returns to Holdenby House
If your little ones have gone through a “birds of prey” phase (or you have, no judgement), you’ll want to get this one in the diary.
The Falconers Gathering is heading back to Holdenby House for its third year running, and if you haven’t been before, it’s a proper treat for anyone with a soft spot for hawks, owls and eagles. It takes place over the weekend of Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September, running from 11am to 4pm both days, in the beautiful grounds of Holdenby Gardens & Falconry.
What’s On
There’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained across the weekend, including:
- Live flying demonstrations — watch skilled falconers and their birds show off the speed and agility that’s made falconry such a respected tradition for centuries
- Birds of prey displays — meet a wide range of hawks, falcons, owls and eagles, and find out more about their habitats and the conservation work that protects them
- Specialist trade stands — browse falconry equipment, crafts and countryside products from a range of exhibitors
- A falconry community atmosphere — the event brings together falconers and birds of prey enthusiasts from across the county, so it’s a lovely one for anyone curious about taking up the sport too
And of course, there’s the setting itself — Holdenby’s gardens and grounds make a gorgeous backdrop for a day out, whatever the weather does.
Good to Know
Dates: Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September
Time: 11am – 4pm both days
Location: Holdenby Gardens & Falconry, Holdenby House, Northampton, NN6 8DJ
Ticket prices increase on the day, so it’s worth booking ahead to get the best rate and guarantee your place. [Bec — please confirm current ticket prices before publishing, as these weren’t accessible on the booking page.]
As with any third-party event, it’s always worth double-checking details directly with the organiser closer to the date in case anything changes.
If a weekend of birds of prey and beautiful gardens sounds like your kind of family day out, this is one to pop straight in the diary — and if you’d rather have events like this land in your inbox instead of hunting them down yourself, our weekly What’s On newsletter rounds up exactly this sort of thing every week. For more days out across the county, our guide to things to do in Northamptonshire is a good place to start too.
