The Falconers Mews (2024)

10/04/2024

Sadly, the fair won’t be happening this year. We have thought long and hard about making this decision. But as we are trying to evolve the fair into something that everyone can get behind, we underestimated the amount of changes that needed to be made in order to continue to make this the premier event on the calendar. We WILL be back next year and will not forget the support from stalwarts and newcomers. More information to come soon. But please make sure you support other fairs as the vendors are the ones who will loose out otherwise.

16/01/2024

This year, on the 5th and 6th May 2024, we would like to invite you to our event hosted by Kelmarsh Show. The event is no longer the British Falconry and Raptor Fair, after running annually for a long time it needed to evolve. It might look like we are just trying to slap a fancy rebrand onto the same old event but it is far more than that, yes we have changed the name and branding but we have also completely changed the way the event will be organised. We have a team of like minded people who want to see this event succeed. Our previous events have been run by one organiser and while the person organising our fair has changed over the years, the event has always been managed by one person. Now we have a team the event should run much more smoothly. It is also going to be divided up and our collective effort will make a positive impact. We have also changed the way we think about the event, it is very easy to fall into the trap of making it an event run purely for and by falconers. We would like to make an event that is still for falconers, however we also want to promote, educate and celebrate falconry with everyone. We want to make this an educational experience that the public can enjoy just as much as us Falconry enthusiasts. We have lots of ideas and plans so please keep an eye on the page for updates. If you would like a stall then please get in touch!

Thank you

03/01/2024

Happy new year to all of you lovely people.

Exciting news about the fair will be announced very soon. Looking forward to it already.

27/05/2023

Dan Mercer doing his best to avoid premature aging.

10/04/2023

The British Falconry and Raptor Fair 2023 held at Kelmarsh Show is officially over.
It was a risk changing the location and date of the fair but I do believed it paid off, while we didn’t have many exhibitors the ones we had are amazing and we had some excellent displays and footfall.
A big thank you to all that came to support the fair as a visitor.
Thank you to the stalls: Heritage Hoods, The Identity Store, A Clarke Falconry, Female Falconers Club, Graham Forbes, Silver Fox Falconry, Chris Payne, and The Central Hawking Club.
And a huge thank you to all the display providers for pushing through and putting on a show: Jake Murray, TWO Bird Experiences & Education Ltd, Mercer Falconry, Willows Birds of Prey & Wildlife Trail, Icarus Falconry, and South East Falconry Group.
Thank you to the guys behind the scenes and working on the weathering: Adam Fry, Carl Pattison, Freyja Payne.
And thank you to Josh 'Boing' Holmes for all the photography, pictures will be on the way!

Once again, thank you to all the visitors who came and Kelmarsh Show for hosting us, we are all looking forward to next year’s event!

09/04/2023

First day of displays!
Kelmarsh Show Jake Murray TWO Bird Experiences & Education Ltd Mercer Falconry Icarus Falconry Emily Mortimer Kyle Sharpe South East Falconry Group Willows Birds of Prey & Wildlife Trail
Photos thanks to Josh 'Boing' Holmes

09/04/2023

DIsplays have all gone really well today, looking forward to day 2!

08/04/2023

Exhibitors are getting set up, the sun is shining, it’s all looking good for tomorrow!

07/04/2023

Test flights are going well!

Who’s excited to be attending this weekend?

05/04/2023

First ones on site, preparations are underway!

04/04/2023

There has been some slight changes to the Arena Schedule. The Box Office is now closed but tickets are available to purchase on the gate!

On the Day Ticket Prices
Adult (17 years +) – £18
Child (6-16 years inc) – £7
Family (2 Adults & up to 3 Children) – £48

Sunday 9th and Monday 10th April 2023
Kelmarsh Hall, Northamptonshire, NN6 9LY
9.00am – 5pm, last entry is at 3:30pm

03/04/2023

We have an official list of Exhibitors for this years fair!

01/04/2023

Zoe Jones will be exhibiting on the Heritage Hoods stand at this years fair!

Zoe makes excellent braided furniture, high quality and in a range of wonderful colours and sizes.

30/03/2023

Palladwr Falconry Hoods will be exhibiting on the Forbes Falconry stand at this years fair!

Jack has been handling and flying birds since he was 15 but In 2013 age 17 he started making hoods as a hobby, over time he improved his skills to enable him to sell hoods properly. Having started with Anglo Indian hoods, he now makes a range of styles including Dutch hoods, eagle hoods, and Arab hoods.

29/03/2023

Safe4 will be exhibiting on the Forbes Falconry stand at this years fair!

Safe4 has been protecting professionals, those in their care and the environment for more than 20 years.

We are now recognised as the leaders in our field as Safe4 products meet stringent efficacy tests whilst being environmentally friendly.

We pride ourselves that we comply with the ever increasing number of regulations and directives before they become compulsory placing our customers in safe hands.

Safe4 takes its responsibilities seriously and this is recognised by some of the world’s leading organisations who now use Safe4 to prevent harmful infection.

All of our products are animal cruelty free and are vegan friendly.

28/03/2023

AYAMA will be exhibiting at this years fair!

Ayama-Segutel is a company with more than 45 years of experience in the sector of micro-electronics.

In 1972, Ignacio Amaya established the company AYAMA-Segutel and he started to work in the field of micro-electronics security. In those first years different security systems were developed and, from the experience obtained during all that time, in 1993 the first radio tracking system for Falconry and Pigeon Racing training in Spain was manufactured.

In 2009, a new managing body takes the management of AYAMA-Segutel and we continue working in order to keep on offering the best products with the most advanced technology for radio tracking systems applied to animals, people and other.

27/03/2023

Dan Mercer from Mercer Falconry will be providing displays at this years fair!

Dan is in his 10th year in falconry this year and this will be the 2nd year for Mercer Falconry. Providing displays and experiences all over the UK, Dan is very excited to be flying at the Falconry Fair this year. A Mercer Falconry display is all about conservation, and each flying display has the purpose of educating as well as entertaining the public about these beautiful birds of prey.

27/03/2023

Identity on the road - come and find us Easter Sunday and Monday at the Kelmarsh Show in Northamptonshire. We will be attending in the British Falconry and Raptor Show area with a pop up shop of country pursuit and falconry leathers and leathercraft supplies.

Kelmarsh'Show The British Falconry and Raptor Fair

26/03/2023

Chris Payne will be exhibiting at this years fair!

Chris Payne started making falconry furniture more than 23 years ago, at the end of the last century. In 2008, Chris started his own business, specialising in bespoke falconry gloves, with a mission statement to make the best product possible, using the highest quality materials available.
This is still true today, with the result that his gloves are retailed in exclusive shops in Mayfair, are the choice of Middle East royalty, and a deserved reputation for being some of the best in the world.
As well as the bespoke gloves, there is also a full standard range, which start at very competitive prices. But, rest assured, every glove is made in the United Kingdom, with the standard of quality only achievable by being made by a single craftsman.

25/03/2023

Willows Bird of Prey Centre will be providing displays at this years fair!

Willows birds of prey like to promote innovations in demonstrating and educating showcasing birds of prey. Founded by Nick Robertson over 30 years ago and joined by his son (Karl) and daughters (Jodie & Emma), they have tried to bring laughter and education to wide spread audiences, using a variety of training methods and new technologies.

24/03/2023

Forbes Falconry will be exhibiting at this years fair!

Stockist of some of the finest falconry equipment, representing Keith Wakefield, Tinyloc, Jack Pyke, Safe4, gamehawker and many more.

24/03/2023

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

While dogs are very welcome to the event, under no circumstance are unauthorized birds allowed on site. If you turn up to the event with an unauthorized bird of any kind you will not be allowed in, and if you sneak a bird in you will be escorted off the premises immediately. Bringing a bird poses a serious bio-security threat and would not be safe when there will be lose hawks flying on demonstrations all throughout the day.

23/03/2023

TWO Bird Experiences and Education will be providing displays at this years fair!

TWO Bird Experiences & Education Ltd is a company built on friendship, dedication and a passion for birds. Running from sites in Salisbury and Andover we use our demos, talks, experiences and education programme to separate people from the stresses of daily life and reconnect them with nature. We hope everyone leaves us with a newfound understanding and appreciation for birds, plus an unforgettable and up close experience they will treasure for years to come. We are so excited to be attending the raptor fair this year and will be joined by one or two new faces from the flying team, plus our little American kestrel 'Merula' who won more than a few hearts at the show last year!

22/03/2023

Heritage Hoods will be exhibiting at this years fair!

Ian from heritage hoods has been making custom and off the peg hoods for falcons, hawks and eagles for close to 15 years, he made his mark creating custom patterns for ALL of his own falcons, hawks and his own eagle. He continues to be the person that has made the smallest hand stitched hood in the UK and has developed a slip on pattern that works for a slip on hood from Musket to eagle. All his hoods are hand cut, dyed, stitched and finished in house and are from many years of experience.

21/03/2023

Carl Pattison will be managing the weathering lawn at this years fair!

Carl offers a familiar face to many as he has been involved with the fair for 10 years. Carl will be available to chat about the Hawks on show and answer anything you can throw at him. The weathering will host a large variety of Hawks this year from both the display providers and stall holders!

20/03/2023

A Clarke Falconry will be exhibiting at this years fair!

Ashley and his small team of craftspeople make bespoke Falconry equipment here in England, ranging from jesses to bespoke gloves and bags. This will be the first Falconry event he’s attended in 2 years and he is looking forward to kicking off the year with this event. Ashley produces high quality leather craft so both Falconer and Hawk will be spoiled for choice!

19/03/2023

Kyle Sharpe will be providing displays at this years fair!

I’ve been practising falconry for a number of years now. Son of a passionate naturalist and falconer, I’ve been inspired to learn and practice the ancient techniques since childhood. I practice my falconry with different species of raptors, using different techniques. Throughout the spring and summer, I fly falcons in my own time for pleasure to a lure, sometimes doing displays with them, such as these years show at Kelmarsh. Throughout the winter I fly various hawks and practice falconry in its truest and purist form of the definition. This year I’ll be flying my Peregrine X American Kestrel hybrid, ‘47’. Despite her micro size, she has a huge personality and often causes mischief when the centre of attention. A nightmare for myself trying to showcase her speed and agility, she may sit upon one of the marquees mocking me, much to everyone else’s enjoyment. I may possibly be flying ‘Zally’ my Gyr X peregrine X Aplomado Falcon tri-bred too. It all depends if she will be ready in time for her weekend appearance! Hope to see you there and talk about falconry today and the wonderful array of Birds of Prey we will be showcasing as part of the Falconry and Raptor Fair.

18/03/2023

We have a full arena schedule for both days!

17/03/2023

The Identity Store Leathercraft will be exhibiting at this years fair!

Identity Leathercraft started life as The Identity Store, founded by Peter and Jackie Laight in 2002 to help people express their identity through the things they make from leather.
The company has grown and with it our collective experience and knowledge of the properties and methods for making and using leather as a craft material.
We aim to be a one stop shop for everything leather and leathercraft, with a wide selection, and variety of leathers in small and large cuts, as well as an extensive range of leather craft supplies.
Whatever you would like to make, repair or invent out of leather this is the store for you.

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