Fascinating skills of falconry at the Castle
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- 8 May 2024 - 29 September 2024
- Mont Orgueil Castle
Every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday / 10am to 4pm
Discover how Jean cares for and trains his birds of prey, and watch him perform the fascinating skills of falconry, which were important in Tudor life. Learn what a 'hoodwinked' or 'haggard' bird is, and who is a 'cadger' or a 'boozer'. You'll find Jean and Sovereign awaiting your presence in the Middle Ward.
If meeting the Tudor Falconer is going to be the highlight of your trip to Mont Orgueil Castle, please call +44 (0)1534 853 292 before you visit to check that performances are confirmed for that date.
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