Huxley

Updated June 11, 2025

Huxley’s Birds of Prey Centre & Gardens

## Huxley’s Birds of Prey Centre and Gardens: what to expect at Hillier Garden Centre (Horsham, West Sussex)

Huxley’s Birds of Prey Centre and Gardens is located inside Hillier Garden Centre Horsham on Brighton Road (postcode RH13 6QA) in West Sussex, England. Birds of Prey Centre and Garden
The centre describes itself as being at the back of the garden centre—you’re meant to walk past the café and follow the path up to the bird centre (and they specifically suggest setting satnav to “Hilliers Garden Centre” to avoid being routed to a rear access point with no parking). Birds of Prey Centre and Garden

What you’ll find is a dedicated wildlife attraction with daily flying displays, “Meet a Bird” sessions, and a collection the centre states includes “over 80” birds (falcons, hawks, eagles, owls, and other raptors), plus a family of meerkats. Birds of Prey Centre and Garden

## The headline experiences: flying displays, meet-and-greet, and add-ons

### Daily flying displays (weather permitting)
The centre publishes a simple, visitor-friendly rhythm:
– Flying displays: 12:00pm and 2:00pm (weather permitting) Birds of Prey Centre and Garden
– “Meet a Bird” sessions: 12:30pm and 2:30pm, listed as taking place after the flying displays Birds of Prey Centre and Garden

If you’re trying to get maximum value from a short visit, those times matter more than anything else: plan to arrive early enough to settle in before the first display.

### Barn Owl Experience (hands-on option)
Huxley’s also advertises a paid add-on:
– Barn Owl Experience: fly and handle a resident barn owl named Casper at 1:00pm
– Duration: 10–15 minutes
– Age guidance: 4+
– Price: £15 per person
– Booking: online, voucher, or pay on admission Birds of Prey Centre and Garden

## Opening times and ticket prices (and what could change)

Huxley’s publishes seasonal hours and two price structures: “with donation” and “without donation.”

### Autumn–winter opening (1 Nov to 1 Apr)
– Thursday to Sunday: 11:00am–4:00pm
– Last admission: 3:30pm Birds of Prey Centre and Garden

The same page also states the centre is open Thursday–Sunday 11am–4pm and Bank Holiday Mondays 11am–4pm. Birds of Prey Centre and Garden

### Admission prices (including a donation, unless you ask not to)
– Adult: £11
– Child (2–15): £6
– Senior (65+): £7
– Student (valid ID): £7
– Family (2 adults + 2 children): £28
– Required carers: Free Birds of Prey Centre and Garden

### Admission “without donation”
– Adult: £10
– Child (2–15): £5
– Senior (65+): £6
– Student (valid ID): £6
– Family (2 adults + 2 children): £25
– Required carers: Free Birds of Prey Centre and Garden

### Important visitor rule
The centre states: “PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ALLOW DOGS.” Birds of Prey Centre and Garden

#### Outdated-data flag (so you don’t get caught out)
Prices, hours, and show times are the kinds of details that can change seasonally or after staffing/weather shifts. The numbers above are taken from Huxley’s own published pages, but you should still verify on the official site right before you go—especially if you’re visiting outside the Nov–Apr window. Birds of Prey Centre and Garden

## Practical planning: parking, toilets, food, and re-entry

Because the centre is inside Hillier Garden Centre, many “day logistics” are shared.

### Parking and arrival
Hillier Garden Centre Horsham lists free parking and publishes its address as Brighton Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6QA.
Huxley’s “how to find us” notes you should aim for the garden centre entrance and then walk through the site to reach the bird centre at the back. Birds of Prey Centre and Garden

### Toilets and accessible toilet
Huxley’s states it does not have toilets within the centre, but Hillier Garden Centre does, including an accessible toilet. Birds of Prey Centre and Garden

### Food options and picnics
Huxley’s says visitors are welcome to bring food to eat in the centre and that there are picnic tables available. They also point out you can buy food at the garden centre restaurant and bring it back to the bird centre. Birds of Prey Centre and Garden

### Re-entry (useful with kids, mobility needs, or weather)
If you leave to use garden-centre facilities, Huxley’s says you can leave and return the same day as long as you keep your receipt. Birds of Prey Centre and Garden

## What this place is, operationally: a charity-backed attraction
Huxley’s pages identify the organisation as Huxley’s Foundation trading as Huxley’s Bird of Prey Centre and Garden, and state it is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation with charity number 1208765 (England & Wales). Birds of Prey Centre and Garden

That matters for visitors because it explains why their ticketing is presented with an opt-in donation structure (and why “without donation” pricing is explicitly listed). Birds of Prey Centre and Garden

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## Quick facts recap (verified)
– Location: inside Hillier Garden Centre Horsham, Brighton Road, RH13 6QA (West Sussex) Birds of Prey Centre and Garden
– Daily schedule (published): Flying 12:00 & 2:00; Meet a Bird 12:30 & 2:30 (weather permitting for flights) Birds of Prey Centre and Garden
– Autumn–winter hours (1 Nov–1 Apr): Thu–Sun 11–4; last admission 3:30 Birds of Prey Centre and Garden
– Pricing and “no dogs” policy: published on Huxley’s admissions page Birds of Prey Centre and Garden

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