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BirdLife International and ACAP Latest News
Global Birdfair raising funds for BirdLife International
Global Birdfair in 2025 will be supporting BirdLife’s conservation work to safeguard the Antipodean Albatross and other endangered seabirds from the threat of bycatch in longline fisheries in the Pacific.
The Global Birdfair 2025 Conservation Project, Safeguarding Ocean Species, will focus on tackling threats facing our magnificent seabirds in the southern Pacific by increasing the use of bycatch mitigation measures on longline fishing vessels. The project will reduce accidental killing of species such as the Antipodean Albatross and create greater awareness of this problem on a global scale.
The bait and dead fish surrounding fishing vessels represent a rich feeding ground, often attracting hundreds of seabirds. Sadly, for many seabirds, including albatross, this meal is often their last. Incidental capture (also known as bycatch) in fishing gear is the most pervasive threat to these birds.
Read the full BirdLife International Latest News article here
Your chance to help Safeguarding Ocean Species
Click or Scan the QR code to make a donation direct to this year's Global Birdfair Conservation Project, Safeguarding Ocean Species. So even if you can't join us in Rutland, your support can still make a real difference to conservation. Thank you in advance
The Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP)
The Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP)
The Global Birdfair chooses the Endangered Antipodean Albatross to be its flagship species for 2025
Useful Information - make the most of your visit!
Global Birdfair Venue
Global Birdfair Opening times
Public access times
Friday 10, Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 July 2026
Main Exhibitor Marquees open 9am to 5.30pm daily. Last admission 4pm
PLUS
Events, catering and bar open until 9pm Friday and Saturday evenings.
Valid tickets allow you to remain on site until 9pm Friday & Saturday.
No dogs other than assistance dogs are allowed on event site. Assistance dogs should wear appropriate lead or bib and the handler must carry their assistance dog card and be prepared to show this at the main entrance to avoid any misunderstandings on site.
PLEASE DO NOT BRING DOGS WITH YOU TO THE EVENT AND LEAVE THEM IN YOUR CAR - IF ANY DOG IS IN DISTRESS IN A VEHICLE WE WILL RESCUE IT BY FORCE IF NEEDED
There will be photographers on site throughout the event who are authorised by Global Birdfair
Global Birdfair Tickets
Available to book online from February 2026.
Prices shown for 2025
Please try to buy your tickets in advance.
Three day pass £45.00 early bird price, £48.00 standard price
One day pass £18.00 early bird price, £20.00 standard price
Family Sunday tickets (2 adults and up to 4 children) £25.00 early bird, £28.00 standard price.
Reduced prices for students.
Under 18's FREE with a paying adult
Carer tickets
We will have cashless payment systems for ticket sales on the gate
Programmes can be bought in advance with your tickets & collected on your arrival at Global Birdfair by providing your Programme voucher
Global Birdfair Exhibitors
Exhibitor Enquiry forms and Lecture/Workshop Enquiry Forms systems open in November 2026. Please don't apply before the process begins!
How to get to Global Birdfair
By Shuttle Bus:
We have a shuttle bus available between Oakham Railway Station and the Global Birdfair site at Lyndon Top. First Shuttle around 8:30am from Oakham Station. Last Daytime shuttle leaves Global Birdfair at 7pm.
On Friday and Saturday evenings there is an extra shuttle bus leaving Global Birdfair for Oakham at 9.15pm (£5.00 charge please pay on the bus)
TBC for 2026 on Sunday 12 July ONLY - Corby Railway Station Service
Example of timetable for 2025 only
0930 - Collection from Corby Station (train arrives 0920 from London St Pancras) to Global Birdfair Site (£5.00 Return fare to pay on the bus)
1130 - Collection from Corby Station (train arrives 1120 from London St Pancras) to Global Birdfair Site (£5.00 Return fare to pay on the bus)
1715 - Depart Global Birdfair Site to Corby Railway Station (Train at 1753)
1815 - Depart Global Birdfair Site to Corby Railway Station (Train at 1853)
By Bicycle:
Bicycles can be ridden to an allocated area near the event entrance where they can be left during your visit to Global Birdfair. Bicycles are not permitted on the event site.
By Car:
There is ample free car parking at Lyndon Top including forward parking for those with Disabled badges and those who require mobility assistance during the event. Please do NOT park on the roads approaching the event or in the Rutland Nursery or Golf Club. You cannot access the event from these locations.
National Highways Travel Updates
By Train:
Oakham Railway Station is 5 miles from the Global Birdfair event site.
We will run a shuttle service between the station and the event. Watch for details.
By Bus:
There are several bus services running through Oakham. Please see the Rutland Council website and search for Oakham for details of services. You can also travel by bus to Manton and then it is around 1 mile to the site along a flat path separated from the road.
By Taxi:
There will be a taxi drop off and collection point near the main entrance to the Global Birdfair event site.
By Plane:
Nearest Airport East Midlands - around a 1 hour drive from the site..
There are trains direct to Oakham from Stansted Airport and train transfers available from Birmingham Airport. London Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport are accessible by train via Peterborough, Leicester and Corby.
Global Birdfair - where to stay
We have spaces for people to camp on the site or bring a caravan/motorhome. Book direct with Lyndon Top Caravan Site
You can also book Glamping on site in advance for 3 night stays. Portable showers are available for Glamping guests - BOOKINGS TAKEN TIL 1 JULY
We also have a limited number of spaces available at The Paddock for Global Birdfair attendees (exhibitors or guests). The Paddock is an adult only caravan/motorhome site opposite the Global Birdfair site and includes hook up electrical provision and a chemical waste emptying facility. Minimum 3 night stays are available for Global Birdfair guests and exhibitors. Cost is £75.00 for 3 nights from Thursday to Sunday but of course you can book for longer if you wish! Book direct by email here: hello@thepaddockrutlandwater.co.uk
Alternative suggestions are on our Venue Information page.
Catering facilities on site
There will be a range of food and drink outlets situated within the Global Birdfair site to cater for most needs. A fully licensed bar will be available.
Catering will be open until 9pm on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Event Mobility Charitable Trust will be providing electric scooters and manual wheelchairs for the use of disabled, elderly and mobility impaired visitors to the show.
These can be collected near the main entrance, close to the Blue Badge parking area.
Help Promote Global Birdfair
You can help promote Global Birdfair too!
Simply copy this poster image and distribute to your local school, college, bird club, youth group, local nature group or reserve and anyone else you think might be interested!
We are keen to welcome everyone to the event & encourage more people to get involved in loving nature