Owls About with Simon runs owl handling and owl walks in North Norfolk, UK. Book direct on 07539 932145. Prices are set with Simon when you call. Base yourself at mYminiBreak Hunstanton, Holme or Holt so the experience sits inside a proper miniBreak, not a day dash from halfway across the county.
There is a moment, when an owl lands on the glove, that people go quiet. Not the polite quiet of a museum. The proper quiet. You feel the weight of the bird, the grip through the leather, and for a second the whole North Norfolk coast drops away. That is the bit you cannot get from a photograph.
This page is the mYminiBreak guide to owl handling in Norfolk, UK with Owls About, Simon and his owls. Built so guests can plan the experience and the stay together. Part of our Activities pillar and the wider Norfolk outdoor day-out map.
Simon and friend. You’re in good hands with Owls About.
What Is Owls About?
Owls About is Simon’s owl handling experience on the North Norfolk, UK coast. The line on the billboard is simple because it is true: you’re in good hands with Simon and his owls. This is hands-on time with real birds, not a distant display behind a fence.
Two core offers sit on the board (prices confirmed with Simon when you book):
- Owl handling, meet the birds, learn a little about each one, handle on the glove, photos welcome
- Take an owl for a walk, the walk version, bird on the glove in the open, the closer cousin of a hawk walk or alpaca walk in structure
Bookings run direct with Simon. Call or text 07539 932145. Say you found him through mYminiBreak if you like. We are the base. He is the experience.
The glove moment. Four guests, two owls, one Norfolk field.
Eagle owl on the post. Orange eyes, full stop.
What Happens On The Day
UK owl experiences that work well share the same bones. We used that pattern so you know what to expect before you dial the number.
- Meet and glove up, Simon greets you, fits the glove, sets the pace. Nervous first-timers are normal. Good handlers go at your speed.
- Meet the parliament, you meet the owls, not as a list of Latin names, but as individuals. Different sizes, different temperaments, different stories.
- Handling time, weight on the fist, short flights where the setup allows, the silent approach that makes people go quiet.
- Owl walk option, if you booked the walk, you move with the bird in open ground. Same idea as a well-run alpaca walk: the animal is the companion, the landscape does the rest.
- Photos and questions, take your time. Ask everything. That is half the point.
Exact length, group size and meeting point are confirmed when you book with Simon. Weather can reshape outdoor sessions. Sturdy shoes and layers always help on the Norfolk coast, UK.
Who It Suits
- Families who want a real animal moment without a theme-park queue
- Couples building a Norfolk miniBreak around one standout activity
- Wildlife and bird people who already love Titchwell or Snettisham and want hands-on time with owls
- Birthday and anniversary gifts that beat another pair of socks
- Creators and photographers who need honest bird-on-glove content (ask Simon about photo rules before you arrive)
If anyone in your party is very young, unsteady on uneven ground, or nervous around animals, say so when you book. Simon will tell you straight whether the session fits.
Tawny on the shoulder. The quiet kind of smile.
Book Owls About with Simon
Call or text 07539 932145. Owl handling and owl walks. Prices confirmed on booking. North Norfolk, UK.
Owl Handling vs Owl Walk
| Offer | In plain English | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Owl handling | Meet, learn, handle on the glove, photos | Confirm with Simon |
| Owl walk | Take an owl for a walk outdoors on the glove | Confirm with Simon |
Prices stay off this page until Simon locks them. When figures are firm, we add them here and on shop.myminibreak.com/pages/owls-about.
How To Book
- Call or text Simon on 07539 932145
- Say which offer you want: handling, walk, or both if he runs a combined session
- Agree date, group size, meeting point, and price
- Book your mYminiBreak stay so the experience sits inside a short break, not a long drive home in the dark
Gift idea: phone Simon for the birds, then buy a mYminiBreak stay gift voucher so the recipient has somewhere brilliant to sleep after.
What To Wear And Bring
- Layers. North Norfolk weather changes its mind.
- Sturdy closed shoes. Not brand-new white trainers if you can help it.
- Avoid loud dayglo colours if Simon asks for calm around the birds
- Phone or camera for photos, on silent
- Antihistamines if hay fever hits you hard in summer
- Water in warm weather
Where To Base Yourself
mYminiBreak is the hub. The owls are the day. Sleep nearby so the whole thing feels like a miniBreak.
Hunstanton and Heacham
Beach Farm camping, glamping, campervans, and the cottage stretch toward Sandringham. Strong west-coast base for a full Norfolk day.
Holme-next-the-Sea
Peddars Way camping and glamping, dunes, coast path, White Horse Holme around the corner.
Holt woodland
Quieter inland base, Country Park on the doorstep, Poppy Line steam train into Sheringham.
Stay gift vouchers
Shop vouchers for cottages, huts, yurts, camping. Pair with Simon’s experience as the story gift.
Stay over, make it a miniBreak
Owl morning, coast afternoon, proper bed. Check availability across Hunstanton, Holme and Holt, North Norfolk, UK.
Pair It With Other Norfolk Days
- Birdwatching at RSPB Titchwell and the Snettisham coast
- Norfolk boat trips and salt marsh sails from Wells
- Wildlife walks, Holme Dunes, Wild Ken Hill
- Dog-friendly days when the rest of the pack needs a beach run (check with Simon whether dogs can attend the owl session itself)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book owl handling with Owls About?
Call or text Simon on 07539 932145. Agree the offer, date, numbers and price direct. mYminiBreak is your stay base, not the booking desk for the birds.
What is the difference between owl handling and an owl walk?
Handling is the glove meet-and-learn session. The owl walk is the outdoor walk with a bird on the glove, closer in feel to a hawk walk or a well-run alpaca walk. Simon confirms which he can run for your date.
How much does owl handling cost in Norfolk?
Prices are confirmed with Simon when you book. We leave figures off this page until they are locked, so you get the real number from the person running the birds.
Is owl handling suitable for children?
Many UK owl sessions welcome older children with an adult. Age limits and handling rules vary by bird and by handler. Ask Simon when you book so nobody is disappointed on the day.
Can I take photos?
Usually yes, and the glove moment is half the memory. Ask Simon about flash, drones, and any bird that prefers a quieter approach.
Where should I stay for an owl experience in North Norfolk, UK?
mYminiBreak bases at Hunstanton/Heacham, Holme-next-the-Sea and Holt put you inside the coast and woodland triangle so the experience is a miniBreak, not a long commute. Start at the Accommodation hub.
Stay over, make it a miniBreak. Nige