September 2023 by Bagpuss
If your a nature Lover, this is a wonderful opportunity to get close to hundreds of Red Kites and two Donkeys.The Farm is easily accessible and there is a coffee shop there to. We took a Picknick that didn't seem to be a problem. The staff are also very helpful.It is a very uplifting experience being able to witness these majestic Birds.
August 2023 by Dr_blizzarda
Had a great time here, nice little farm and amazing kite viewing area.
August 2023 by Denise Butler
Absolutely brilliant seeing so many red kites. All staff were helpful and friendly. Will be bringing my grandchildren next time
August 2023 by Laurie Simmonds
Brilliant experience, well worth the very cheap entry fee. All the staff were welcoming and knowledgeable. The hides were well maintained and they made sure to not overcrowd them.Unfortunately someone walked off the trail straight into the feeding area, it was reported and staff dealt with it immediately. This did scare off the kites for a while, but patience paid off and we witnessed the remarkable!Just visit, if you?re reading you?re already interested. You wont need binoculars they get that close!
August 2023 by Mark Smith
Brilliant experience. I paid extra for a photographic hide (the 'tower hide') and if you are into your wild bird photography I'm sure you will find it very worthwhile. The hides have the light behind them which makes for excellent photographic conditions. The elevated hides also allow you to shoot down at the kites so you have greenery behind them rather than sky - makes for pleasing images.The tea room has limited choice so I skipped that. But overall it's well organised and I can't recommend more.
July 2023 by Kathy Copeland-Ford
Absolutely incredible. This has to be one of our favourite afternoons out ever. To be able to have seen one red kite close up would have been incredible but to see hundreds of them and so close up feeding from one of the hides was such a special experience and made us pretty emotional. We were even allowed to take our dog with us which was even better. The owner and staff are so friendly also and there is a lovely cafe, gift shop, picnic benches and toilets also. There are other animals around including the lovely couple of donkeys. Plus there is a lovely walk there to do which has fabulous scenery. The only thing we wish was that it was open for longer as we would have liked to spend longer there chilling out and taking in the gorgeous scenery. Absolutely fantastic place.Kathy, Mark & Trigger (the greyhound)
June 2023 by Daniel Acton
The whole family loved it, unbelievable just how many wild red kites came once the feeding commenced, plenty of room and the coffee shop is amazing with gifts, delicious coffee, their are toilets on site along with a campsite. Fun for all the family whatever ages. We ranged from 7 to 78 years young.
June 2023 by Maggie Pinkney
Amazing.. staff very friendly.Can choose between purchasing main field tickets or hides.We went v warm day in June but be prepared if weather not great.To see so many wonderful Red Kites was fabulous.
April 2023 by John Airey
Yeah it's a great experience, but £38 ?,we recently went to west Scotland in-between Ayr and Castle Douglas to a Red Kyte feeding centre and were treated to 2hrs of viewing these majestic birds upto 50-70at any time for the princely fee of a donation of your choice ,well worth the £10 ahead we paid .?
April 2023 by Sietske van der Woude
Worth a lengthy detour, or as a visit on it's own. We drove 1,5 hrs and had a spectacular time. I never thought I'd be able to see hundreds of birds from this close. Feeding started at 3 (check the website for accurate times, as they change during the year) and we only walked back to our car about an hour later. Well worth the entry fee, as it's also a red kite rehab site.
October 2022 by Samuel Higgins
One of the best afternoons out ever! Booked a photographers hide and managed to get some epic shots of the red kites. You get to see hundreds of red kites metres away from you. Everyone is so welcoming and accommodating at the farm. Its well kept and the cafe is wonderful. I spent almost 2 hours in the hide enjoying all the birds. Worth every penny! I hope to be back again in the future
August 2022 by Fox Vicsson
Magnificent. Stunning. Mind-blowing.Book a place in a hide, and make sure you have plenty of battery and storage space in your phone or camera.You'll never have another experience like this. Believe the hype.Blue badge holders are allowed to drive right up to the hides. Staff are all friendly, helpful and welcoming, especially the blue-haired young lady who sold us cake.Well worth the money, and the time.
August 2022 by Steven Williams
Woowwww, I was blown away when I visited the Red Kite feeding Station at GiGrin Farm, situated in beautiful countryside of rolling hills near to the market town of Rhayader.Since the Feeding station does not open until the afternoon you might want to spend some time before in the town. There are some gift shops as well as an assortment of eateries.I decided to explore a nearby river walk along the river Wye, which was signposted.You leave the town Rhayader, walking along South Street towards the A470 and its on your right-hand side. See photographs.Regarding the Red Kite feeding station, you can arrive a couple of hours before they feed the Red Kites. In the grounds there is a gift shop and café.You can either view the feeding in an open field looking down onto the feeding station or there are a number of hides that you can view from, which is a little closer to the birds. To guarantee your visit it is wise to book online before you attend.Its amazing how the Kites know what time feeding is as they come to the area a short time earlier, circling in small groups where you can hear them calling.When they say there are hundreds of Kites which visit the site daily, that is no exaggeration!Local information states they will travel up to forty miles for a feed, but the same kites do not attend every day. When feeding they will come for the food in cycles. They are not confrontational birds, and the more senior kites will eat first. Unlike most other birds Red Kites will swoop down grab their food and eat whilst flying. Other birds that helped themselves to food included several Buzzards who would land and eat their food on the ground along with a couple of crows.Because there are so many birds waiting their turn for food, which was plenty, the actual act of feeding lasted more than an hour. Giving you plenty of time to watch their aerobatics including swooping in close grabbing their food.I certainly enjoyed the experience.
August 2022 by Anthony Langrish
A wonderful experience. You get up close to these versatile birds and see them in large numbers coming to feed. You are courteously greeted at the entrance. Well stocked gift shop. Cafe too. Take your time. Arrive around 2pm, relax and watch the kites reeling around waiting for their 3pm feed. The hides are good and they have a strict maximum number policy so no crowds.
August 2022 by Samuel Russell
The sheer amount of Red kites was insane! The cafe was great, and the walk had a nice view too, the feeding is at three o clock, once a day
