An Evening with Owls
Ashdown Forest Centre, Forest Row · 12 November 2026
Image: Ashdown Forest CentreAn evening with owls and other birds of prey at Ashdown Forest Centre in Forest Row, run with friends of the UK Owl and Raptor Centre. Visitors meet owls from cold forests and hot grasslands as the birds fly close overhead, and tea, coffee, squash and biscuits are provided on arrival. The event suits families and older children aged 3 and over, and booking is required.
Highlights
- Owls fly close overhead during the evening session
- Tea, coffee, squash and biscuits provided on arrival
- Booking required; the 29 October session is sold out
Getting there
Ashdown Forest Centre, RH18 5JP
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