Nature Activities, Longleat Forest
Have fun finding out more about the plants, birds and animals.
Choose an activity from the list above to find out more about it.
An Outing With OwlsGet up close with these beautiful, impressive birds. During this magical encounter - enjoyed by adults and children alike - you'll meet some of the world's most spectacular breeds. |
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Bushcraft SurvivalA must for older children and parents who feel the call of the wild. Meet at the Ranger's Lodge and you'll be taken beyond the boundary fence into woodland where you'll learn essential survival techniques from the Ranger such as shelter building, tracking, basic foraging and how to use cutting tools. |
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Falconry 12yrs+Seeing the majestic birds of prey fly from your gloved hand and return with effortless grace is a breathtaking experience you won't forget in a hurry. After an introduction to the medieval art of falconry, you can feel the thrill of flying one of these powerful birds of prey for yourself. |
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Family Bird WatchingLearn how to identify many of our local feathered friends by sound as well as by sight as you take a bird's eye view of the forest with one of our Conservation Rangers. |
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Family Bird WatchingLearn how to identify many of our local feathered friends by sound as well as by sight as you take a bird's eye view of the forest with one of our Conservation Rangers. |
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Longleat WalkIn this leisurely stroll through our Nature Reserve, our Conservation Rangers will point out how the carefully-managed habitats create an ideal home for all sorts of plants and animals. The tour then leads you up to Heaven's Gate, an elevated position featuring a collection of stone sculptures along with breathtaking views across the estate's grounds and the magnificent Elizabethan manor at its heart. |
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Ranger's RambleWhat do squirrels eat for lunch? What rare plants can you find in the forest? Join a Conservation Ranger for an easy stroll around the village nature trails and discover the forest's many hidden secrets. |
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Woodland AwakeningExplore the forest as it awakens. Early in the morning, our Conservation Rangers will take you on a tour round different habitats, giving you an insight into the plants, birds and animals that live there. Then you'll all head off to enjoy a light breakfast as part of the activity. |
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