Birdfair 2013

Birdfair 2013 Opening times

Emma — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 07:46:24 +0000

Friday 16th August 9am - 5.30pm
Saturday 17th August 9am - 5.30pm
Sunday 18th August 9am - 5pm

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Dogs and Birdfair

Emma — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:26:10 +0000

Birdfair does not allow dogs onto Birdfair property, including all car parking areas. We cannot allow your dog into Birdfair because the Fair takes place on Rutland Water Nature Reserve, which is a SSSI and SPA.

Accommodation

Emma — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:55:59 +0000

As the official agent for Birdfair 2012, BGC Events Ltd has negotiated set rates for an allocation of rooms at a number of local hotels convenient to Oakham. For a continuously updated list of accommodation, please read on.

Thinking of volunteering? Here’s how you can help

Becky — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:15:31 +0000

When thinking about which duty you would like to get involved in there are a number of things to take into consideration. This information will give you an idea of what’s involved and what we are looking for.

Mud, sweat and volunteers

Becky — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:05:11 +0000

The Birdfair team takes a moment to promote the hundreds of volunteers who have helped to make Birdfair the success it is today.

Why do our volunteers come back year after year?

Becky — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:09:20 +0000

Volunteers Nigel and Shirley tell us more...

Food and Drink

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:29:08 +0000

There will be a wide range of catering services available to visitors at this year’s Birdfair, to satisfy everyone’s requirements, and keep you refreshed and fuelled up for the day.

Facilities

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:08:14 +0000

A list of facilities on offer including Car Parking, Courtesy Bus, Camping and more.

Meet the Team

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:55:22 +0000

Birdfair co-founders Tim Appleton and Martin Davies "hatched" the idea for a birdwatchers fair over a pint in the appropriately named "Finches Arms" pub in Hambleton. Read on for the full story.

Birdfair History

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:15:05 +0000

The British Birdwatching Fair has come a long way from its humble beginnings in 1989.