Eagle Heights is open Friday to Sunday only until 31 March, 11am to 4pm, with one display at noon. £16.95 an adult. Half-term days, prices, getting there.
Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation is the bird of prey centre on Lullingstone Lane at Eynsford, about fifteen minutes north of Sevenoaks, and 2026 is its 30th anniversary year (Eagle Heights). Adult admission is £16.95, the flying display is at 12 noon, and most visitors spend two to three hours there (Eagle Heights, FAQ).
Eagle Heights went onto its winter pattern on 1 October and now opens Friday, Saturday and Sunday only, 11am to 4pm, until 31 March. Last admission is 2:30pm and there is one flying display a day, at noon. That catches out anyone aiming for a weekday in October half term. Every figure below was rechecked against the foundation’s own website on 1 October 2026.
Eagle Heights key facts
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Opening now, 1 Oct to 31 Mar | Friday, Saturday and Sunday only, 11am to 4pm; last admission 2:30pm |
| Opening from 1 Apr to 30 Sep | Daily, 10:30am to 5pm; last admission 3:30pm |
| Admission | Adult £16.95, child aged 3 to 14 £12.95, over-65s £14.95 |
| Carers | Free with a valid PIP, DLA or Attendance Allowance letter, or an Access Card with the Essential Companion symbol |
| Flying displays | 12 noon every open day; a second at 3:30pm in summer on weekends and school holidays only; suspended above 30°C |
| Parking | Free car park on site |
| Dogs | No dogs or other pets are allowed on site |
| How long to allow | 2 to 3 hours, in the foundation's own estimate |
| Getting there | 5 minutes from M25 Swanley Interchange, sat-nav DA4 0JA; or Eynsford station then a 1.4 mile walk with a steep hill |
| Contact | 01322 866 577 |
Sources for every row: the foundation’s Plan Your Visit and FAQ pages.
What it costs in 2026
Admission is £16.95 for an adult, £12.95 for a child aged 3 to 14 and £14.95 for over-65s (Eagle Heights). Two adults and two children come to £59.80. The published price list starts at age 3 and gives no under-3 price, so ask when booking.
That is £2 more per ticket than last year, across the board. The foundation’s own FAQ still lists its 2025 prices at £14.95, £10.95 and £12.95 (Eagle Heights FAQ). The same page lists 2025 annual passes at £37.95 an adult and £25.95 a child, so if you would go three times a year, ask for the current pass price at the gate.
Two rules are worth knowing before you set off:
- You cannot pop in for the tearoom or the toilets. The foundation admits nobody without a valid entry or experience ticket, and it says so plainly (Eagle Heights FAQ).
- Under-16s are not admitted without an adult, and bicycles, scooters and skateboards are not allowed on the premises (Eagle Heights).
Tickets sell online through the foundation’s booking system (book here). When it reopened in January it said tickets were available online and on the day (Eagle Heights); the current site only points to online booking, so book ahead if you are travelling any distance.
The flying displays, and when they do not happen
The 12 noon display runs on every open day, all year. A second display at 3:30pm runs in summer only, on weekends and in school holidays (Eagle Heights). Through the winter that leaves noon as the only flying of the day, so time your arrival on it: a visitor turning up at 1pm on a winter Saturday has an hour and a half before last admission and no display left to see.
Displays are not guaranteed, and the foundation is upfront about the two things that stop them:
- Heat. Flying is suspended whenever the temperature goes above 30 degrees, for the safety of the birds and staff (Eagle Heights).
- Bird flu. When national avian influenza rules required birds to be housed last winter, the foundation shut for two months, then reopened on 10 January 2026 with flying displays suspended and 50 per cent off entry while the restrictions lasted (Eagle Heights).
That January episode is the thing to remember if you are planning a winter trip: housing orders can return at short notice, so check the foundation’s own site or ring 01322 866 577 before driving over in the colder months. There is an indoor flying display area with priority seating for visitors who need it, and an auditorium used for talks and in bad weather (Eagle Heights, FAQ).
What you will actually see
Eagle Heights houses more than 30 species. Alongside the eagles and owls it keeps meerkats, servals, alpacas and a pack of more than 30 rescued huskies (Eagle Heights, FAQ). The site also has a children’s playground, outdoor picnic areas, a tearoom with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal options, and a gift shop (Eagle Heights FAQ).
It is a family-run sanctuary rather than a big commercial park, and it makes a point of being autism-friendly, with autism-trained staff, quiet spaces on request, a sensory map and complimentary wheelchair hire if you pre-book by email (Eagle Heights).
Experiences, and the minimum ages
The foundation runs pre-booked animal experiences on top of ordinary admission. The FAQ sets a minimum age for each (Eagle Heights FAQ):
- Eagle Experience, 18 and over
- Owl Experience, 14 and over
- Alpaca Trek, 16 and over
- Meerkat Experience, 11 and over
- Husky Kennel Tour and Husky Hike, 8 and over
- Afternoon Tea Experience, 18 and over
For husky season, the two published prices are £65 for two people for a Husky Hike on the North Downs and £65 for two for Meet the Huskies. A new Husky Season Event, a hike plus time with the pack plus fireside marshmallows and hot chocolate, is priced at £70 a head with a £55 early bird rate, dates not yet announced. General admission is included with the husky experiences, advance booking is required, and under-18s must take part with a participating adult (Eagle Heights husky season).
October half term and winter: check the days
Until 31 March the published opening is Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 4pm (Eagle Heights). Kent’s October half term runs Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026, so on the published pattern the only half-term weekday it is open is Friday 30 October, followed by the weekend, with Halloween itself falling on the Saturday. Nothing on the site announced extra half-term opening when we rechecked it on 1 October, so if a Monday to Thursday trip is the plan, ring first rather than assume.
Getting there without a car
Eagle Heights sits above the Darent Valley on Lullingstone Lane, and its own directions are specific (Eagle Heights):
- By car, it is about 5 minutes from the M25 Swanley Interchange; use DA4 0JA for sat-nav and follow the tree-lined drive to the free car park.
- By train, Eynsford station has direct trains from Sevenoaks. From the station it is a 1.4 mile walk, about 30 minutes, including a steep hill.
- The foundation recommends a local taxi driver, Carol, on 07759 759 340, pre-booked, for the station run.
The same lane makes a full day easy. Lullingstone Castle and the World Garden, the Roman villa and the country park are all strung along Lullingstone Lane below the centre, and our guide covers what each one costs. For the wider list of family options closer to town, see things to do with kids in Sevenoaks.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Eagle Heights in 2026? £16.95 for adults, £12.95 for children aged 3 to 14 and £14.95 for over-65s, with a free carer ticket on valid proof (Eagle Heights). Every ticket type is £2 up on the 2025 prices still shown in the foundation’s FAQ.
What time are the flying displays? 12 noon every open day, all year. A second display runs at 3:30pm in summer on weekends and school holidays, and flying is suspended above 30 degrees (Eagle Heights).
Are dogs allowed at Eagle Heights? No. The foundation does not allow dogs or other pets on site, for the safety of its birds, meerkats and other animals (Eagle Heights FAQ).
Is Eagle Heights open in winter? Yes, but only Friday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm, from 1 October to 31 March, with last admission at 2:30pm and one flying display at noon (Eagle Heights). Last winter it closed entirely for two months under avian flu housing rules, so check before a cold-season visit.
How long does a visit take? The foundation’s own answer is 2 to 3 hours, covering the displays and the animals (Eagle Heights FAQ).
Can you get to Eagle Heights by train? Yes, to Eynsford station, then a 1.4 mile walk with a steep hill, about 30 minutes, or a pre-booked local taxi (Eagle Heights).
Sources
- Opening times, prices, display times, facilities, access and directions: Eagle Heights, Plan Your Visit
- 2025 prices, annual passes, visit length, dogs, experience minimum ages: Eagle Heights FAQ
- Husky experiences and prices: Eagle Heights husky season
- Winter 2025-26 closure, 10 January reopening and 30th anniversary: Eagle Heights news
Every price, time and rule on this page was rechecked against eagleheights.co.uk on 1 October 2026, the first day of the winter season. Seasonal patterns and avian flu rules can change opening at short notice, so confirm on the foundation’s site or on 01322 866 577 before you set off.
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