Hawk Conservancy Trust Hawk Conservancy Trust, Andover SP11 8DY, UK

Our mission is the conservation of birds of prey. The simplicity of this statement belies the complexity of the tasks it requires and the long-term commitment and investment. The threats facing bird of prey populations around the world are numerous. A majority of bird of prey species are under pressure to a lesser or greater extent and the conservation actions used to defend against these threats are varied and often innovative. As a result, our operational philosophy is one of evidence-based conservation management. Our conservation and research work takes place in the UK and overseas.

Education is a key part of conservation and is a fundamental element of everything we do. The more people know about the work we do and the importance of looking after birds of prey, then the greater chance we have of protecting them.

Our National Bird of Prey Hospital™ can receive and treat more than 200 sick, injured or orphaned birds of prey each year. Our hospital also acts as the base for our research projects that benefit wild, injured and rehabilitated, birds of prey.

Accessibility

We are a fully accessible attraction with many opportunities to see our birds up really close during a visit making it suitable as a day out for those with visual impairments and for visitors with wheelchairs or limited mobility.

We would like to advise visitors that we have a natural countryside setting and sensible footwear and appropriate clothing for outdoors are recommended. Most walkways are laid paths; however you may find some natural unevenness in the other areas within our grounds.

A carer accompanying a disabled visitor will be admitted free of charge, on request.  Supporting documentation should be provided, for example a current DLA letter. The normal admission or membership fee applies to the disabled visitor.

Wheelchair users

• Free disabled parking at the main entrance (for blue badge holders)
• Free entry for a designated carer
• Free loan of manual wheelchairs (pre-booking advised)
• Loan of powered mobility scooters (pre-booking advised, small donation to Andover Shopmobility required)
• Flat tarmac paths throughout the grounds
• Plenty of benches for rest stops
• Areas reserved for wheelchair users at our display grounds and viewing hides
• Adapted toilets located in Feathers Restaurant
• Assistance dogs permitted

Visually impaired

• A large print welcome sheet
• Assistance dogs permitted
• Free entry for a designated carer
• Daily talks and displays with commentary to aid your discovery and enjoyment
• Large print menus in Feathers Restaurant