Manchester peregrines

30 April to 6 July

Come to Manchester City Centre and get close to one of the fastest birds in the world - the peregrine falcon.

Watch the young family grow as live images are beamed directly from the nest onto the BBC Big Screen in Manchester's Exchange Square.

Telescopes at our viewpoint in the Square let you get close to these fascinating birds as they fly over the square, or perch on nearby buildings.

Friendly staff will be on hand to answer your questions, and keep you up to date with the family.

After your visit, keep up to date with the progress of the family via the wildabout Manchester diary.

Opening times

Watch live action from the nest on the BBC Big Screen in Manchester's Exchange Square, 11 am-6 pm every day except Mondays.

Friendly staff will be in Exchange Square on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Our location may vary on other days, so please call us (details below) for further information.

Facilities

There will be two telescopes available for you to use. When images are not on the Big Screen we will show footage on a TV screen. Pubs, cafes and restaurants can be found throughout the City Centre. Toilets are located in nearby shops, pubs and catering establishments.

How to get there

Exchange Square is in the heart of Manchester City Centre, between Corporation Street and Victoria Street, just to the North of the Arndale Centre. The Square is within easy walking distance of both Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria train stations.

Enquiries

Telephone: RSPB North West England Regional office on 01484 861148

Why not make a day of it?

The Urbis building, a striking new exhibition centre focusing on city life is situated on the edge of Exchange Square. From 26 April-7 September there will be an exhibition of urban gardening, featuring footage of the Manchester peregrines.

This is a partnership project with The BBC and Manchester City Council.