A barn owl in flight with its wings spread

Meet over 80 birds of prey in Horsham

Daily flying displays, Meet a Bird talks, meerkats, porcupines, parrots and beautiful gardens – a hidden gem at the back of Hillier Garden Centre.
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Now booking · Christmas 2026

Meet Santa at Huxleys

Journey through our enchanted forest to Santa’s Grotto for a private visit with Father Christmas, then meet Topaz, our Scops Owl, and Santa’s elves. Every child takes home a special gift.

  • Sat 28 Nov
  • Sun 29 Nov
  • Wed 9 DecLate night
  • Sat 12 Dec
  • Sun 13 Dec
  • Sat 19 Dec
Book Santa's Grotto£26.20 per child, including booking fee
Santa’s Grotto at Huxley’s: a magical, private family experience

Every day we're open

12:00

Flying display

then Meet a Bird

2:00

Flying display

then Meet a Bird

Discover Huxleys Birds of Prey Centre

Located within the Brighton Road Hillier Garden Centre, just outside Horsham, Huxleys Birds of Prey Centre and Gardens is a hidden gem where visitors of all ages can experience the beauty and wonder of nature. We're home to over 80 incredible birds – falcons, hawks, eagles, owls and more – alongside a delightful family of meerkats, our porcupines and our colourful parrots.

Our daily flying displays showcase the breathtaking agility and power of these majestic birds in seasonal routines, so every visit brings something new. After each display, our Meet a Bird sessions let our expert handlers share fascinating insights into the lives and habits of our feathered residents.

Want to get closer? Our animal encounters and experiences let you create memories that last a lifetime.

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Snowy owl landing on a post

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Show times, food, facilities and tips for getting the most from your visit.

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Tawny owl perched on a post

Prices & opening times

Admission prices, seasonal opening hours and annual passes.

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3D map of Huxleys Birds of Prey Centre

Map of the centre

Find your way around the aviaries, display ground and gardens.

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Julian, founder of Huxley's, with a falcon on his glove

Our founder

Read the story of the centre and Julian's legacy.

 Read his story

Help us care for our animals

We're a registered charity. Every adoption, donation and volunteer hour goes straight into food, vet care and enrichment for our animals.
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Map showing the walk from the Hillier Garden Centre car park, through the garden centre past Mulberry & Thyme restaurant, to the Huxleys entrance

How to find us

We're at the back of Hillier Garden Centre, Brighton Road, Horsham RH13 6QA. Walk past Mulberry & Thyme restaurant and Pavers Footwear and follow the path up to the centre.

Using a sat nav? Set your destination to 'Hillier Garden Centre'. That brings you to the right entrance with parking – otherwise you may be sent to the rear of the centre, where there's no parking or access.

Toilets are inside Hillier Garden Centre, including an accessible toilet. Keep your admission receipt and you can pop out and come back in.

Any other questions? See our FAQs.

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