Bird Land

Bird Land

Covering about 7 acres the whole landscape has been developed around the River Windrush and the 150 Poplar trees. Birdland is being assisted by the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust to re-establish reeds around various aspects of the water habitat to protect the banks from erosion and to encourage wildlife. A new grounds man is now actively working his way through the Park looking at all aspects from wildflowers to evergreen screening for the birds or to isolate picnic areas, of which Birdland have four.

Planting will be an ongoing process that we hope all will enjoy.

The Birds
Birdland house over 500 birds; Flamingos, pelicans, penguins, cranes, storks, cassowary, and waterfowl can be seen on various aspects of the water habitat.
Over 50 aviaries of parrots, falcons, pheasants, hornbills, toucans, turacos, pigeons, ibis and many more. Tropical, Desert and Toucan Houses are home to the more delicate species.
Home to the only King Penguins to be found in England, Wales and Ireland.
There are 17 species of penguin another group of flightless birds designed for speed in water rather than the air.

Desert House
This is habitat situation with vary sparse planting where we keep birds that live in or near arid conditions.
It is not a walk through area like the tropical house, but is viewed from one end where 9 or 10 different species of bird can be viewed.
Ranging from the Desert finch to the Carmine Bee-Eater.

Marshmouth Nature Walk
You can be engulfed in the calm environment of marshland, ponds, meadow, copse and views over the River Wind rush where the Kingfisher is regularly seen.
Bird Land have documented over 50 species of bird, along with frogs, toads, grass snakes, beetles to dragonflies and several species of mammal. There are also hundreds of species of plants from Marsh Marigolds to Alder trees.
There are hides by the river and by various bird feeding stations and interactive sign age to test all ages. The area obviously needs to mature, but  will enjoy this secluded haven to be enjoyed by all ages from pond dipping for school children to a quite seat for contemplation in a small slice of the untouched Cotswolds.

VISITORS INFORMATION:

Times & Prices:

APRIL - OCTOBER 10am - 6pm
NOVEMBER - MARCH 10am - 4pm
Last admission one hour before closing
Open All Year except Christmas Day
 

 Prices:

Season Tickets:
Why not get a loved one a season ticket.
This would entitle them to Unlimited entry to Birdland for one person for one year.
Price for these are:

School & Group Visits:

Penguin Cafe:
The Penguin Café is only open at the weekends during winter ( Nov – Mar )
Coffee etc is still available in the Gift Shop
during the closed period.


Facilities
The Gift Shop
Disabled Facilities
Birdland offers easy access to all areas throughout the Centre, disabled toilet facilities and wheel chairs are also available on request.
Children's Playground
Somewhere for your children to expel all their energy. A small obstacle type playground for children up to 10 years of age and we are planning a smaller indoor play area for the future.
Penguin Cafe
Offers a range of meals, snacks and refreshing beverages in comfortable surroundings.
Picnic Areas
There are three outdoor grass areas with benches/umbrellas and one covered area with benches.

 
Driving directions
Oxford accessible from M40
From Oxford take A40 to Cheltenham turn to Burford and take A424 out of Burford to Stow .
From Stow follow Brown Tourist signs.
Stratford-u-Avon accessible from M5
Stratford –u- Avon to Stow on the Wold .
Leava Stow on A429 to Cirencester and follow brown Tourist signs.
Cheltenham accessible from M5
Cheltenham take A40 to Oxford .
At Andoversford Traffic lights Turn left to Bourton on the Water and follow Brown tourist signs.
Swindon accessible from M4
Swindon take A361 to Stow and Burford.
Then through Burford take A424 to Stow on the Wold and follow Brown Tourist signs.

Address:
Birdland Park and Gardens
Rissington Rd
Bourton-on-the-Water
Glos, GL54 2BN