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Guided Bat Walk

Experience the magic of the forest after dark on a captivating bat walk at Hatfield Forest.

  • Booking essential

As dusk settles over this ancient landscape, join our rangers to discover the fascinating nocturnal world of bats. Using special bat detectors, you’ll listen to their high-frequency echolocation calls and learn how to identify different species as they flit through the twilight skies. From Common Pipistrelles skimming over the lake to Noctules soaring above the wood pasture, this is a unique opportunity to witness some of Britain’s most elusive mammals in their natural habitat.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £8.00

The basics

Booking number

Call 03442491895

Accessibility

This event involves walking over potentially uneven ground.

Meeting point

Main entrance to forest at 7.45pm

Suitability for children

Suitable for older accompanied children interested in nature

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather (bring layers) with sturdy footwear, torch, drink and a snack.

Upcoming events

Yoga 

Start your day off with yoga in the peaceful surroundings of the Lake Area.

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on
1 Jul to 8 Jul 2026
at 09:30 to 10:30+ 1 other date or time

Walk with Us 

Join us for an hour long, gentle walk around the enchanting Hatfield Forest. Running on alternate Wednesdays and Fridays, everyone is welcome on our walks for wellness.

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on
1 Jul to 23 Sep 2026
at 10:00 to 11:00+ 12 other dates or times

Breathwork in the Forest 

A relaxing breathwork class, designed to calm the nervous system, clear tension from within and provide space to connect back to the mind, body and soul.

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on
5 Jul to 16 Aug 2026
at 10:00 to 11:00+ 5 other dates or times

Pinocchio presented by Illyria 

A wooden puppet runs away yearning for adventure, but instead finds cruel bosses, con-artists and exciting attractions which always contain hidden dangers. How can he ever become a real boy when the lies he tells are as plain as the nose on his face?

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on
10 Jul 2026
at 18:00 to 20:15