Watch out Pleasure Beach we are coming for the top spot - Lancs attraction places second on Tripadvisor

The tourist attraction placed second for Travellers’ Choice on Tripadvisor.

A Lancashire animal sanctuary has placed second by voters on Travellers’ Choice on Tripadvisor - and staff have a message for the number one placeholders.

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A tawny owl pictured at Turbary Woods Owl and Birds of Prey Sanctuary | National World

Turbary Woods, Owl and Bird of Prey Sanctuary, located at 92 Chain House Lane, Whitestake, Preston, boasts a collection of over 50 birds of prey including eagles, hawks, falcons, owls, and more unusual species.

It holds a current score of 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor with many reviewers calling it a “brilliant day out” and an “amazing experience”.

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Getting up close and personal with some of the birds at Turbary Woods Owl and Birds of Prey Sanctuary | Neil Cross

Blackpool Zoo currently holds the top accolade for Travellers’ Choice 2026.

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Blackpool Zoo currently holds the top accolade for Travellers’ Choice 2026. | Iconic Media

Announcing the good news on their socials, a spokesperson for the sanctuary said: “We are now at the number 2 spot of the top attractions in Lancashire.

“Watch out Blackpool Pleasure Beach we are coming for the top spot.”

Turbary Woods Owl and Bird of Prey Sanctuary is a volunteer based, non profit group of volunteers. The flying display gives visitors such as children and adults the chance to participate in the flying display and have the birds land on a gloved hand as they fly to you for their food.

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